
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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