Warlocks need help.
Compared to other classes, we bring nothing of value, yes Health stones and Gate are nice but its not enough in todays game. We need an update. Playing multiple classes, one quickly realizes that warlocks feel out-dated in todays version of wow.
We do not have any group/raid wide buff such as skyfury/motw/arcane int. etc.
We have the least utility in terms of CC/Kicks/decurse/knockbacks etc while also having low mobility and low dmg while on the move, compared to other classes of same role. Our interrupt also has the longest Cooldown in the game. (besides sp)
As it stands right now we are also on the lower end when it comes to pure damage numbers.
Objectively speaking, there is no reason to take a warlock in your group for M+ or have multiple in raid besides one.
In order to be accepted to M+ at a fair rate, we either need more utility or bring group/raid wide buffs, OR have more damage than those that bring the above mentioned.
Here are a few changes that could help keep warlocks their head above water.
- instant cast shadowfury
- Burning rush self DMG reduced by 50%.
- spell lock cd reduced by 4sec when you land an interrupt, and applies curse of tongues to the target.
- baseline Shadowflame (melee frontal cone → DoT + 70% Snare similar to Cata classic) (also helps PVP) 15sec CD.
- UA DMG increase by 200%, refunds 2 shards when target dies. (UA is our single target DoT and atm does less dmg than agony)
- revert TC Change. (tormented crusendo)
- Soul Rot CD reducded by 30sec.
- VT no longer Costs a shard. CD reduced to 20sec.
- seed of corruption Explosion radius increase by 100%. cast time reduced by 50%.
- New: Demonic Leap - leap through the air 20 Yards in the facing direction, landing and stunning enemies around you for 0.5sec. Upon landing, transform into demon form and gain immolation aura for 10sec. 30sec cd, off the gcd. (cata classic demo meta)
- New: Felflame - (instant cast spell, costs 6% base mana, deal moderate shadowflame dmg and increase duration of UA/immolate by 5sec.) → adds something to press while on the move besides agony refresh / nightfall shadowbolt. (cata classic)
- New: Raid/Group wide buff: Dark intent = increase your raid/Party members haste by 3% for 60mins, Costs 1% base mana. (cata classic) (similar to skyfury/motw/arcane int)
- New: Mass Soul link (similar to mass barrier from mages) = Grant your pet IMMUNE and link your Party members with your demon, granting them and yourself 20% DMG reduction. lasts 10sec, 3min cd.
Like mentioned, some ideas, feel free to give your thoughts.