Affliction Warlock Talents & Best Builds
Mined from 153 distinct builds in the current top WarcraftLogs parses. The tables below show which hero talent the best Affliction players actually run on each boss and key.
Also searched as Aff Lock.
This page breaks down the hero talents used by top Affliction Warlocks on WarcraftLogs parses, per boss and per dungeon type. We looked at 108 parses and found 69 distinct talent builds. The table shows which hero talent each top parse used, with a usage figure for each. Soul Harvester dominates overall at 92.3% of parses, while Hellcaller appears on 7.7%. In raid encounters, Soul Harvester is the top pick for bosses like Nek'zali the Soulcoiler and Vashnik the Malignant, but Hellcaller leads on Entombed Sentinels, The Lost Explorers, Sszorak, and The Coiled Altar.
For Mythic+ (both high keys and farm), Soul Harvester is the top talent on every listed dungeon, including Ruby Life Pools and King's Rest. When reading the table, note that the 'builds listed' figure is the number of distinct talent builds we recorded for that encounter, not a ranking of build strength. Use this to see what the best players are choosing in your content.
Hero Talent Popularity (top parses)
Soul Harvester
69.5%
Hellcaller
30.5%
Omnium Folio runes · what top players pick raid 38 players Mythic+ 40 players
The Patch 12.1 Omnium Folio has five rune rows. This is what the sampled top logs actually run in each row, read from the runes' own damage, healing and buff traces. Bold = most picked. Rows 1 and 5 are procs, so their share is inferred from the traces they leave.
| Row | Raid | Mythic+ |
|---|---|---|
| Row 1 | ||
| Row 2 | ||
| Row 3 |
 Rune of Lingering
100%
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| Row 4 | ||
| Row 5 |
 Rune of Overload
90%
 Rune of Echoes
10%
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Rune of Overload
92%
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The GearInsight addon shows the same table next to your own current runes and can switch every row to the recommended one in one click.
How to unlock the Omnium Folio and fill the rows
At level 80, take The Magisters' Call from the Magister's Missive at the Field Accolade Quartermasters in Silvermoon City, help Grand Magister Rommath and Magister Umbric restore the Sunstrider Omnium in Eversong Woods, and finish The Omnium Reawakens for the Folio and row 1. Then each week the Seeking Knowledge quest at the Sunstrider Omnium pays one Mote of Omnial Inquiry, one row per mote: week 2 Ritualized Arcana ×8 (Ritual Sites), week 3 Dark-Ley Coalescence ×5 (Void Incursions), week 4 Pure Primessence ×1 (delves, dungeons, raid or strongbox), week 5 an alien magic fragment from Showdown world bosses plus 3 world quests. Motes are account-wide once one character has done the quest; since 12.1 alts skip the intro. The Folio UI opens from the map and runes can be swapped freely out of combat.
Raid — Top Builds Per Boss
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| Encounter | Hero talent | World rank | Run by | Import |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 M1 · Nek'zali the Soulcoiler |
Hellcaller | #1 | Microlock — Tarren Mill (EU) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | ||
| Hellcaller | #3 | Skelleen — Stormscale (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #4 | Utikhaitati — Gordunni (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #5 | Smartingen — Stormscale (EU) | ||
 M2 · Entombed Sentinels |
Hellcaller | #1 | Arivforeplay — Tarren Mill (EU) | |
| Hellcaller | #2 | Maddino — Ragnaros (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #3 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | ||
| Hellcaller | #4 | Barbecuesorc — Silvermoon (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #5 | Scorpylock — Blackrock (EU) | ||
 M3 · The Lost Explorers |
Hellcaller | #1 | Arivforeplay — Tarren Mill (EU) | |
| Hellcaller | #2 | Kellslocks — Silvermoon (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #3 | Ichitheghoul — Illidan (US) | ||
| Hellcaller | #4 | Oiledbody — Ragnaros (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #5 | Smartingen — Stormscale (EU) | ||
 M4 · Vashnik the Malignant |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Luckehlock — Firetree (US) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Saf — The Maelstrom (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | 宇佐见莲子 — 燃烧之刃 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Fieldbritish — Zul'jin (US) | ||
 M5 · Sszorak |
Hellcaller | #1 | Maddino — Ragnaros (EU) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Stixlock — Mal'Ganis (US) | ||
| Hellcaller | #3 | Wärløck — Draenor (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #4 | Zachx — Stormreaver (US) | ||
| Hellcaller | #5 | Khellyea — Gordunni (EU) | ||
 M6 · The Twin Fangs |
Hellcaller | #1 | Braska — Frostmourne (US) | |
| Hellcaller | #2 | Arklan — Zul'jin (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #3 | Skelleen — Stormscale (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #4 | 八神疾风丶 — 影之哀伤 (CN) | ||
| Hellcaller | #5 | 火星多多 — 凤凰之神 (CN) | ||
 M9 · Nymrissa Wavecaller |
Soul Harvester | #1 | 小树可是真菜 — 凤凰之神 (CN) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | jukeumuigangryeokgonggeokmaen — ajeusyara (KR) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | jukeumuigangreokgonggyeokmaen — ajeusyara (KR) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | heuksyani — ajeusyara (KR) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | 华尔兹尔华 — 埃德萨拉 (CN) | ||
| H1 · Nek'zali the Soulcoiler |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Zauber — Magtheridon (US) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | ||
| Hellcaller | #3 | Manni — ajeusyara (KR) | ||
| Hellcaller | #4 | Bifflock — Stormrage (US) | ||
| Hellcaller | #5 | Chubbycheek — Tarren Mill (EU) | ||
| H2 · Entombed Sentinels |
Hellcaller | #1 | Manni — ajeusyara (KR) | |
| Hellcaller | #2 | Bifflock — Stormrage (US) | ||
| Hellcaller | #3 | teurolyeokaeseonggisa — ajeusyara (KR) | ||
| Hellcaller | #4 | Narkobear — Area 52 (US) | ||
| Hellcaller | #5 | Gypo — Thrall (EU) | ||
| H3 · The Lost Explorers |
Hellcaller | #1 | Manni — ajeusyara (KR) | |
| Hellcaller | #2 | Isilock — Mannoroth (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #3 | chaeminseok — ajeusyara (KR) | ||
| Hellcaller | #4 | Walamin — Tarren Mill (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #5 | Scorpylock — Blackrock (EU) | ||
| H4 · Vashnik the Malignant |
Soul Harvester | #1 | 单刷的恶魔术 — 白银之手 (CN) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Furquana — Blackhand (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | 灬狂神 — 死亡之翼 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Puffi — Khadgar (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Hellkai — Dreadmaul (US) | ||
| H5 · Sszorak |
Hellcaller | #1 | Khellyea — Gordunni (EU) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Kubegoat — Illidan (US) | ||
| Hellcaller | #3 | chaeminseok — ajeusyara (KR) | ||
| Hellcaller | #4 | Manni — ajeusyara (KR) | ||
| Hellcaller | #5 | Bssi — Tarren Mill (EU) | ||
| H6 · The Twin Fangs |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Manni — ajeusyara (KR) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Threefatez — Area 52 (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | chaeminseok — ajeusyara (KR) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Flarehorse — Frostmourne (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Luckehlock — Firetree (US) | ||
 H7 · The Coiled Altar |
Hellcaller | #1 | Barbecuesorc — Silvermoon (EU) | |
| Hellcaller | #2 | Niles — Frostmourne (US) | ||
| Hellcaller | #3 | Dlrush — Mal'Ganis (US) | ||
| Hellcaller | #4 | Xmockk — Eredar (EU) | ||
| Hellcaller | #5 | Code — Hyjal (US) | ||
 H8 · Ula'tek |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Ayazz — 金色平原 (CN) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | 独断万古 — 伊森利恩 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | 辣椒超肉 — 血吼 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Luckehlock — Firetree (US) | ||
| H9 · Nymrissa Wavecaller |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Muffnz — Hyjal (US) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Fathommgamin — Thrall (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | 藻菁菁 — 血色十字军 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Warlockula — Kor'gall (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Simplosion — Aggramar (EU) |
Mythic+ (high keys) — Top Builds Per Boss
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| Encounter | Hero talent | World rank | Run by | Import |
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 Ruby Life Pools |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | |
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Wardou — Hyjal (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Xikydrática — Uldum (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #6 | 威兹班 — 加尔 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #7 | Dégno — Kirin Tor (EU) | ||
 Murder Row |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | 尤瑟夫卡门门 — 白银之手 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Dégno — Kirin Tor (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Sizedot — Emerald Dream (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Suntleguma — Twisting Nether (EU) | ||
 Den of Nalorakk |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Suntleguma — Twisting Nether (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Dégno — Kirin Tor (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Sizedot — Emerald Dream (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | 梦烬 — 托塞德林 (CN) | ||
 The Blinding Vale |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Sizedot — Emerald Dream (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Sloy — Illidan (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Dégno — Kirin Tor (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #6 | Saf — The Maelstrom (EU) | ||
 Voidscar Arena |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Sizedot — Emerald Dream (US) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | 尤瑟夫卡门门 — 白银之手 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #6 | 威兹班 — 加尔 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #7 | Suntleguma — Twisting Nether (EU) | ||
 Altar of Fangs |
Soul Harvester | #2 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | |
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Sizedot — Emerald Dream (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Aflidota — Gordunni (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #6 | Suntleguma — Twisting Nether (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #7 | 尤瑟夫卡门门 — 白银之手 (CN) | ||
 King's Rest |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | |
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Sizedot — Emerald Dream (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | 尤瑟夫卡门门 — 白银之手 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #8 | Suntleguma — Twisting Nether (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #9 | Solelock — Zul'jin (US) | ||
 Temple of Sethraliss |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Handlerone — 鬼雾峰 (CN) | |
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Sizedot — Emerald Dream (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Etherealness — Azralon (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #6 | Suntleguma — Twisting Nether (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #7 | Elchaloupé — Mal'Ganis (US) |
Mythic+ (farm) — Top Builds Per Boss
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| Encounter | Hero talent | World rank | Run by | Import |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Life Pools |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Lockropet — Draenor (EU) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Oreganow — Icecrown (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Freri — Antonidas (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | 玩術士玩的 — 白银之手 (CN) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Dlrush — Mal'Ganis (US) | ||
| Murder Row |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Peg — Area 52 (US) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Hopsin — Blackhand (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Himnick — Burning Blade (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Zachx — Stormreaver (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Deynissara — Mal'Ganis (US) | ||
| Den of Nalorakk |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Susanoodda — Doomhammer (EU) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Himnick — Burning Blade (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Uklockgodxo — Moon Guard (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Pasco — Dentarg (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Delyanlock — Draenor (EU) | ||
| The Blinding Vale |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Pietø — Twisting Nether (EU) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Phraze — Area 52 (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Sargerasa — Stormrage (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Undeed — Area 52 (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Veleef — Ysondre (EU) | ||
| Voidscar Arena |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Pietø — Twisting Nether (EU) | |
| Hellcaller | #2 | Cthuulu — Hyjal (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Himnick — Burning Blade (US) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Plock — Ragnaros (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Cuzdot — Hyjal (EU) | ||
| Altar of Fangs |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Himnick — Burning Blade (US) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Sheplock — Thrall (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Astalicious — Twisting Nether (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Glargh — La Croisade écarlate (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Zayot — Twisting Nether (EU) | ||
| King's Rest |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Teridãx — Area 52 (US) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Dopëy — Tarren Mill (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Finesse — Draenor (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Sinceid — Khaz Modan (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Zaqix — Draenor (EU) | ||
| Temple of Sethraliss |
Soul Harvester | #1 | Mulgoriian — Area 52 (US) | |
| Soul Harvester | #2 | Pietø — Twisting Nether (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #3 | Makhaiwl — Draenor (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #4 | Tasslock — Tarren Mill (EU) | ||
| Soul Harvester | #5 | Glargh — La Croisade écarlate (EU) |
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