World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 1 has a lot of things to consider regarding the individual strength of all of the classes, so we will examine the best options in terms of items, talents, and runes for Tank Warlocks given the current meta.
Although the devs have been quite quick to adjust imbalances in each class, this guide should help you get a general idea of how to best utilize the kits Warlocks have so you can make use of your new demonic form and withstand and handle all of your enemies.
We will provide the best talents, runes, gear, etc. for WoW SoD Phase 1 currently so you can have an easier time clearing the new Blackfathom Deeps Raid and do PvP in Ashenvale like it's nothing. Let's get started!
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WoW SoD Phase 1 DPS Warlock Talents
Since there is a level 25 cap during Phase 1, you will only have access to 16 talent points, so these picks should serve you well for the time being:
WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Warlock Talents
Since there is a level 25 cap during Phase 1, you will only have access to 16 talent points, so these picks should serve you well for the time being:
WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Warlock Runes
With all of the Warlock runes having been discovered, we can take a look at the best ones.
Warlocks can be quite a deadly class in Season of Discovery and by using these runes, you will be able to sustain any damage that comes your way.
Tank Warlock Runes
Chest
Master Channeler
- Good sustained healing
Hands
Metamorphosis
- Your tanking essentials
LEGs
Demonic Grace
- Increased dodge chance
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Warlock Pet
The best option for Tank Warlocks at level 25 is the Imp as it allows you to sustain your threat levels more effectively. You can also go for Succubus, however, the effectiveness might vary depending on the encounter.
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Warlock Pre-Raid BiS
These are some items you can use before you start doing BFD runs to get the best possible items right now.
Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Head
Green Tinted Goggles
- Engineering
Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Neck
Sentinel's Medallion
- Silverwing Sentinels (Alliance) (Honored)
Scout's Medallion
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Shoulders
Feline Mantle
- Shadowfang Keep
Sage's Mantle of Stamina
- World Drop
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Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Cloak
Sentry Cloak
- World Drop
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Chest
Robes of Arugal
- Shadowfang Keep
Watcher's Robes of Stamina
- World Drop
Enchant Chest - Health
- Enchanting
Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Wrists
Durable Bracers of Stamina
- World Drop
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Hands
Raincaller Mitts of the Monkey
- World Drop
Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Waist
Durable Belt of the Monkey
- World Drop
Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Legs
Night Watch Pantaloons
- Morbent Fel (Alliance)
Silver-thread Pants
- World Drop
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Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Feet
Spidersilk Boots
- Tailoring
Raincaller Boots of Stamina
- World Drop
Enchant Boots - Minor Stamina
- Enchanting
Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Rings
Seal of Wrynn
- The Unsent Letter into The Attack! (Alliance) quest chains, starting with a drop from Edwin VanCleef
Plains Ring
- Random Drop in Razorfen Kraul
Seal of Sylvanas
- Arugal Must Die (Horde)
Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Trinkets
Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
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Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Main Hand Weapon
Honed Stiletto of the Monkey
- World Drop
Honed Stiletto of Stamina
- World Drop
Big Bronze Knife
- Blacksmithing
Enchant 2H Weapon - Minor Striking
- Enchanting
Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Off-Hand Weapon
Totem of Infliction
- The Totem of Infliction (Alliance)
Pulsating Hydra Heart
- Drop from Gesharahan in The Barrens
Tank Warlock
Pre-Raid Wand
Thunderwood
- World Drop
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Warlock BiS
Most of these items will come from the 10-man Blackfathom Deeps Raid, and some will be rather difficult to obtain as you will need to complete a complicated quest chain, but if you would like to maximize your healing potential then you can try getting your hands on these items.
Tank Warlock
BiS Head
Twilight Invoker's Shawl
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Warlock
BiS Neck
Jagged Bone Necklace
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Warlock
BiS Shoulders
Frayed Chestnut Mantle
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Warlock
BiS Cloak
Sergeant's Cloak
- PvP Rank 3
Enchant Bracer - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Warlock
BiS Chest
Twilight Invoker's Robes
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Chest - Health
- Enchanting
Tank Warlock
BiS Wrists
Durable Bracers of Stamina
- World Drop
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Warlock
BiS Hands
Black Fingerless Gloves
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Warlock
BiS Waist
Ghamoo-ra's Cinch
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Warlock
BiS Legs
Soul Leech Pants
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Warlock
BiS Feet
Extraplanar Spidersilk Boots
- Tailoring
Enchant Boots - Minor Stamina
- Enchanting
Tank Warlock
BiS Rings
Ring of Defense
- Blackfathom Deeps
Signet of the Twilight Lord
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Warlock
BiS Trinkets
Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
Invoker's Void Pearl
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Warlock
BiS Main Hand Weapon
Dagger of Willing Sacrifice
- Blackfathom Deeps
- Enchanting
Tank Warlock
BiS Off-Hand
Tome of Shadow Warding
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Warlock
BiS Wand
Phoenix Ignition
- Blackfathom Deeps
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