When considering optimal race choices(Tauren or dwarf), the latest single-target DPS simulations for Warlock specializations in patch 11.2 reveal a troubling disparity:
Demonology: 6.544 million DPS
Destruction: 6.375 million DPS
Affliction: 5.785 million DPS
This results in a 13.12% DPS difference between Demonology and Affliction, and a 10.2% gap between Destruction and Affliction. While some may argue that simulations don’t fully reflect real-world scenarios like raid bosses or Mythic+ dungeons, these numbers highlight a significant imbalance.
A difference of less than 5% between specializations would feel reasonable, but a gap exceeding 10% in raw single-target performance is deeply concerning and suggests a need for better balance to ensure all Warlock specs remain competitive.