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Demonology Warlock Talent Route: 10-60

Build through Demonology to Soul Link, then take Affliction support talents.

Buff My Pet Editorial Standard 10-60

Talent tree

10-60 route →

Level 25

Fel Domination

Level 31

Demonic Sacrifice

Level 40

Soul Link

Talent route: 10-60

Levels 10-24

Demonology

Levels 25-40

Demonology

Levels 41-60

Affliction

Trainer spending: 1–60

Costs show the base trainer price. Discounts can lower what you pay; totals use the highest applicable race or faction route.

1–9

Level 1
- Learn now
  Immolate Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 10c
  
  Open with its hit and DoT once your pet has the target. After 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Learn now
  Summon Imp
  Starting Warlock class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Complete the starting quest. The Imp supplies early ranged damage and Blood Pact.
Level 4
- Learn now
  Corruption Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1s
  
  Core mobile damage. Once the Voidwalker arrives, let it establish threat before you stack damage.
- Learn now
  Curse of Weakness Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1s
  
  Use it on a hard-hitting melee target when reducing its swings matters more than damage.
- Learn now
  Blood Pact Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1s
  
  Imp stamina buff for the early game and grouped play. Swap to the Voidwalker for solo tanking after its quest.
Level 6
- Learn now
  Shadow Bolt Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 1s
  
  Reliable ranged filler. Take every rank.
- Learn now
  Life Tap Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1s
  
  Turn safe health into the mana needed for control and recovery.
Level 8
- Learn now
  Curse of Agony Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 2s
  
  Long-target Curse. After level 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Learn now
  Fear Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 2s
  
  Exit tool in cleared ground. Know where the target will run.
- Defer
  Firebolt Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1s
  
  The Voidwalker carries Hardcore solo pulls; buy optional Imp damage after the free Felsteed checkpoint.

10–19

Level 10
- Learn now
  Demon Skin Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 3s
  
  Early armor buff until Demon Armor takes over.
- Learn now
  Summon Voidwalker
  Voidwalker class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Complete the quest promptly. The Voidwalker is this route's primary tank.
- Learn now
  Immolate Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 3s
  
  Open with its hit and DoT once your pet has the target. After 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Learn now
  Drain Soul Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 3s
  
  Rank 1 supplies shards. Use it only after the target is secure.
- Learn now
  Create Healthstone (Minor)
  Class trainer Base cost 3s
  
  Carry the highest stone. It is a no-cast emergency heal.
Level 12
- Learn now
  Shadow Bolt Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 6s
  
  Reliable ranged filler. Take every rank.
- Learn now
  Health Funnel Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 6s
  
  Keep demon heals current, but never channel while your health is unsafe.
- Learn now
  Curse of Weakness Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 6s
  
  Use it on a hard-hitting melee target when reducing its swings matters more than damage.
- Learn now
  Phase Shift
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 6s
  
  Imp survival toggle. A dead Imp cannot keep Blood Pact running.
Level 14
- Learn now
  Drain Life Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 9s
  
  Sustain channel for a stable pet tank. Recover before the next pull.
- Learn now
  Curse of Recklessness Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 9s
  
  Stop a runner, and leave it off a target you may need to Fear.
- Defer
  Fire Shield Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 9s
  
  This optional Imp defense can wait until the free Felsteed checkpoint in Hardcore.
- Learn now
  Corruption Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 9s
  
  Core mobile damage. Once the Voidwalker arrives, let it establish threat before you stack damage.
- Learn now
  Blood Pact Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 9s
  
  Imp stamina buff for the early game and grouped play. Swap to the Voidwalker for solo tanking after its quest.
Level 16
- Learn now
  Life Tap Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 12s
  
  Turn safe health into the mana needed for control and recovery.
- Learn now
  Unending Breath
  Class trainer Base cost 12s
  
  Underwater safety before a shortcut makes retreat awkward.
- Learn now
  Sacrifice Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 12s
  
  Highest-rank Voidwalker shield for a Fear, bandage, or exit.
Level 18
- Skip while leveling
  Create Soulstone (Minor)
  Class trainer Base cost 15s
  
  Official Hardcore disables player resurrection, so this rank has no leveling value.
- Learn now
  Curse of Agony Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 15s
  
  Long-target Curse. After level 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Skip while leveling
  Searing Pain Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 15s
  
  Searing Pain pulls threat from your demon and is unsafe for the Demonology Hardcore route.
- Defer
  Firebolt Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 15s
  
  The Voidwalker carries Hardcore solo pulls; buy optional Imp damage after the free Felsteed checkpoint.
- Learn now
  Consume Shadows Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 15s
  
  Keep Voidwalker recovery current so your tank is ready before the next pull.

20–29

Level 20
- Learn now
  Ritual of Summoning
  Class trainer Base cost 20s
  
  Group convenience outside danger. Start the ritual only in a secure room.
- Learn now
  Demon Armor Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 20s
  
  Armor and regeneration make every bad melee contact softer.
- Learn now
  Summon Succubus
  Succubus class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Unlock Seduction for planned humanoid control in dungeons.
- Learn now
  Shadow Bolt Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 20s
  
  Reliable ranged filler. Take every rank.
- Learn now
  Immolate Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 20s
  
  Open with its hit and DoT once your pet has the target. After 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Learn now
  Health Funnel Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 20s
  
  Keep demon heals current, but never channel while your health is unsafe.
- Learn now
  Rain of Fire Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 20s
  
  Area damage for a tank-held, cleared pack only.
- Learn now
  Torment Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 20s
  
  Keep Voidwalker threat current. Your pet holding the mob is the plan.
Level 22
- Learn now
  Eye of Kilrogg
  Class trainer Base cost 25s
  
  Scout without body-pulling. Leave your character somewhere safe.
- Learn now
  Drain Life Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 25s
  
  Sustain channel for a stable pet tank. Recover before the next pull.
- Learn now
  Create Healthstone (Lesser)
  Class trainer Base cost 25s
  
  Carry the highest stone. It is a no-cast emergency heal.
- Learn now
  Curse of Weakness Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 25s
  
  Use it on a hard-hitting melee target when reducing its swings matters more than damage.
- Skip while leveling
  Soothing Kiss Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 25s
  
  Soothing Kiss supports a demon this solo Hardcore route rarely fields; save the grimoire cost.
Level 24
- Skip while leveling
  Drain Mana Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 30s
  
  Drain Mana is too situational and slow for solo Hardcore leveling; save the gold.
- Learn now
  Sense Demons
  Class trainer Base cost 30s
  
  Free scouting for demon camps and caves.
- Learn now
  Corruption Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 30s
  
  Core mobile damage. Once the Voidwalker arrives, let it establish threat before you stack damage.
- Skip while leveling
  Drain Soul Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 30s
  
  Drain Soul Rank 1 already creates shards; later damage ranks are not worth Hardcore mount-era gold.
- Defer
  Fire Shield Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 30s
  
  This optional Imp defense can wait until the free Felsteed checkpoint in Hardcore.
- Learn now
  Suffering Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 30s
  
  Voidwalker area threat for controlled dungeon peels.
- Learn now
  Sacrifice Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 30s
  
  Highest-rank Voidwalker shield for a Fear, bandage, or exit.
Level 26
- Learn now
  Detect Lesser Invisibility
  Class trainer Base cost 40s
  
  Scout invisible routes before you need the answer.
- Learn now
  Life Tap Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 40s
  
  Turn safe health into the mana needed for control and recovery.
- Learn now
  Curse of Tongues Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 40s
  
  Slow dangerous casts so you have time to interrupt or leave.
- Learn now
  Seduction
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 40s
  
  Succubus control for humanoid dungeons. Treat it as planned crowd control.
- Learn now
  Blood Pact Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 40s
  
  Imp stamina buff for the early game and grouped play. Swap to the Voidwalker for solo tanking after its quest.
- Learn now
  Consume Shadows Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 40s
  
  Keep Voidwalker recovery current so your tank is ready before the next pull.
- Skip while leveling
  Searing Pain Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 40s
  
  Searing Pain pulls threat from your demon and is unsafe for the Demonology Hardcore route.
Level 28
- Learn now
  Banish Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 50s
  
  Dungeon control for demons and elementals. One removed add makes a pull manageable.
- Learn now
  Shadow Bolt Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 50s
  
  Reliable ranged filler. Take every rank.
- Learn now
  Health Funnel Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 50s
  
  Keep demon heals current, but never channel while your health is unsafe.
- Learn now
  Curse of Agony Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 50s
  
  Long-target Curse. After level 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Skip while leveling
  Create Firestone (Lesser)
  Class trainer Base cost 50s
  
  Firestones are an expensive off-route weapon enhancement with poor Hardcore leveling value.
- Learn now
  Curse of Recklessness Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 50s
  
  Stop a runner, and leave it off a target you may need to Fear.
- Defer
  Firebolt Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 50s
  
  The Voidwalker carries Hardcore solo pulls; buy optional Imp damage after the free Felsteed checkpoint.
- Skip while leveling
  Lash of Pain Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 50s
  
  Lash of Pain upgrades are optional Succubus damage; the Voidwalker-first Hardcore route saves this gold.

30–39

Level 30
- Learn now
  Summon Felhunter
  Felhunter class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Unlock Spell Lock and Devour Magic for caster-heavy encounters.
- Learn now
  Drain Life Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 60s
  
  Sustain channel for a stable pet tank. Recover before the next pull.
- Learn now
  Demon Armor Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 60s
  
  Armor and regeneration make every bad melee contact softer.
- Skip while leveling
  Subjugate Demon Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 60s
  
  Subjugate Demon is situational and can fail at dangerous moments; rely on your permanent demon in Hardcore.
- Skip while leveling
  Hellfire Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 60s
  
  Hellfire damages you and encourages unsafe AoE pulls, so skip it on this Hardcore route.
- Learn now
  Immolate Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 60s
  
  Open with its hit and DoT once your pet has the target. After 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Learn now
  Torment Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 60s
  
  Keep Voidwalker threat current. Your pet holding the mob is the plan.
- Skip while leveling
  Create Soulstone (Lesser)
  Class trainer Base cost 60s
  
  Official Hardcore disables player resurrection, so this rank has no leveling value.
Level 32
- Learn now
  Curse of the Elements Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 70s
  
  Group caster damage Curse when the pull is already under control.
- Learn now
  Fear Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 70s
  
  Exit tool in cleared ground. Know where the target will run.
- Learn now
  Shadow Ward Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 70s
  
  Absorb the first shadow burst before it becomes a panic.
- Learn now
  Curse of Weakness Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 70s
  
  Use it on a hard-hitting melee target when reducing its swings matters more than damage.
- Skip while leveling
  Lesser Invisibility
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 70s
  
  Lesser Invisibility is optional Succubus utility and does not improve the primary Hardcore route.
- Learn now
  Sacrifice Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 70s
  
  Highest-rank Voidwalker shield for a Fear, bandage, or exit.
- Skip while leveling
  Tainted Blood Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 70s
  
  This Felhunter passive is too situational to justify grimoire spending on the primary Hardcore route.
Level 34
- Learn now
  Create Healthstone
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Carry the highest stone. It is a no-cast emergency heal.
- Learn now
  Rain of Fire Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Area damage for a tank-held, cleared pack only.
- Skip while leveling
  Drain Mana Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Drain Mana is too situational and slow for solo Hardcore leveling; save the gold.
- Learn now
  Corruption Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Core mobile damage. Once the Voidwalker arrives, let it establish threat before you stack damage.
- Skip while leveling
  Soothing Kiss Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 80s
  
  Soothing Kiss supports a demon this solo Hardcore route rarely fields; save the grimoire cost.
- Defer
  Fire Shield Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 80s
  
  This optional Imp defense can wait until the free Felsteed checkpoint in Hardcore.
- Learn now
  Consume Shadows Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 80s
  
  Keep Voidwalker recovery current so your tank is ready before the next pull.
- Skip while leveling
  Searing Pain Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 80s
  
  Searing Pain pulls threat from your demon and is unsafe for the Demonology Hardcore route.
Level 36
- Learn now
  Create Spellstone
  Class trainer Base cost 90s
  
  Caster-dungeon safety layer for the absorb and dispel.
- Learn now
  Health Funnel Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 90s
  
  Keep demon heals current, but never channel while your health is unsafe.
- Learn now
  Shadow Bolt Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 90s
  
  Reliable ranged filler. Take every rank.
- Skip while leveling
  Lash of Pain Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 90s
  
  Lash of Pain upgrades are optional Succubus damage; the Voidwalker-first Hardcore route saves this gold.
- Learn now
  Life Tap Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 90s
  
  Turn safe health into the mana needed for control and recovery.
- Learn now
  Suffering Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 90s
  
  Voidwalker area threat for controlled dungeon peels.
- Skip while leveling
  Create Firestone
  Class trainer Base cost 90s
  
  Firestones are an expensive off-route weapon enhancement with poor Hardcore leveling value.
- Learn now
  Spell Lock Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 90s
  
  Felhunter interrupt for the heal, fear, or nuke that changes the pull.
Level 38
- Learn now
  Detect Invisibility
  Class trainer Base cost 1g
  
  Scout invisible routes before you need the answer.
- Learn now
  Drain Life Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 1g
  
  Sustain channel for a stable pet tank. Recover before the next pull.
- Defer
  Firebolt Rank 4
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g
  
  The Voidwalker carries Hardcore solo pulls; buy optional Imp damage after the free Felsteed checkpoint.
- Skip while leveling
  Drain Soul Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 1g
  
  Drain Soul Rank 1 already creates shards; later damage ranks are not worth Hardcore mount-era gold.
- Learn now
  Curse of Agony Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 1g
  
  Long-target Curse. After level 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Learn now
  Blood Pact Rank 4
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g
  
  Imp stamina buff for the early game and grouped play. Swap to the Voidwalker for solo tanking after its quest.
- Learn now
  Devour Magic Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g
  
  Felhunter answer to the buff or magic effect that changes the pull.

40

Level 40
- Learn now Catch-up buy
  Fire Shield Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 9s
  
  This optional Imp defense can wait until the free Felsteed checkpoint in Hardcore.
- Learn now
  Howl of Terror Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Panic reset only in open, cleared space.
- Learn now
  Summon Felsteed
  Warlock class mount quest Base cost 0c
  
  Claim the free Felsteed and riding skill immediately. This is the level-40 mount exception.
- Learn now Catch-up buy
  Firebolt Rank 1
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1s
  
  The Voidwalker carries Hardcore solo pulls; buy optional Imp damage after the free Felsteed checkpoint.
- Learn now Catch-up buy
  Firebolt Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 15s
  
  The Voidwalker carries Hardcore solo pulls; buy optional Imp damage after the free Felsteed checkpoint.
- Learn now Catch-up buy
  Firebolt Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 50s
  
  The Voidwalker carries Hardcore solo pulls; buy optional Imp damage after the free Felsteed checkpoint.
- Learn now Catch-up buy
  Firebolt Rank 4
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g
  
  The Voidwalker carries Hardcore solo pulls; buy optional Imp damage after the free Felsteed checkpoint.
- Learn now
  Torment Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Keep Voidwalker threat current. Your pet holding the mob is the plan.
- Learn now Catch-up buy
  Fire Shield Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 30s
  
  This optional Imp defense can wait until the free Felsteed checkpoint in Hardcore.
- Learn now Catch-up buy
  Fire Shield Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 80s
  
  This optional Imp defense can wait until the free Felsteed checkpoint in Hardcore.
- Learn now
  Immolate Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Open with its hit and DoT once your pet has the target. After 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Learn now
  Demon Armor Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Armor and regeneration make every bad melee contact softer.
- Learn now
  Sacrifice Rank 4
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Highest-rank Voidwalker shield for a Fear, bandage, or exit.
- Skip while leveling
  Tainted Blood Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 10s
  
  This Felhunter passive is too situational to justify grimoire spending on the primary Hardcore route.
- Skip while leveling
  Create Soulstone
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Official Hardcore disables player resurrection, so this rank has no leveling value.

41–49

Level 42
- Learn now
  Death Coil Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Instant fear and self-heal for a real reset button.
- Learn now
  Curse of Recklessness Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Stop a runner, and leave it off a target you may need to Fear.
- Skip while leveling
  Hellfire Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 99s
  
  Hellfire damages you and encourages unsafe AoE pulls, so skip it on this Hardcore route.
- Learn now
  Curse of Weakness Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Use it on a hard-hitting melee target when reducing its swings matters more than damage.
- Learn now
  Shadow Ward Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Absorb the first shadow burst before it becomes a panic.
- Learn now
  Consume Shadows Rank 4
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Keep Voidwalker recovery current so your tank is ready before the next pull.
- Skip while leveling
  Searing Pain Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 10s
  
  Searing Pain pulls threat from your demon and is unsafe for the Demonology Hardcore route.
- Skip while leveling
  Paranoia
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 10s
  
  This Felhunter passive is too situational to justify grimoire spending on the primary Hardcore route.
Level 44
- Learn now
  Shadow Bolt Rank 7
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s
  
  Reliable ranged filler. Take every rank.
- Learn now
  Corruption Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s
  
  Core mobile damage. Once the Voidwalker arrives, let it establish threat before you stack damage.
- Learn now
  Health Funnel Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s
  
  Keep demon heals current, but never channel while your health is unsafe.
- Skip while leveling
  Drain Mana Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s
  
  Drain Mana is too situational and slow for solo Hardcore leveling; save the gold.
- Skip while leveling
  Subjugate Demon Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s
  
  Subjugate Demon is situational and can fail at dangerous moments; rely on your permanent demon in Hardcore.
- Learn now
  Fire Shield Rank 4
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 20s
  
  Imp-only damage for a controlled group or planned ranged pull.
- Skip while leveling
  Lash of Pain Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 20s
  
  Lash of Pain upgrades are optional Succubus damage; the Voidwalker-first Hardcore route saves this gold.
- Learn now
  Curse of Shadow Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 20s
  
  Group caster damage Curse when the pull is already under control.
Level 46
- Learn now
  Rain of Fire Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 30s
  
  Area damage for a tank-held, cleared pack only.
- Learn now
  Life Tap Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 30s
  
  Turn safe health into the mana needed for control and recovery.
- Learn now
  Drain Life Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 30s
  
  Sustain channel for a stable pet tank. Recover before the next pull.
- Learn now
  Curse of the Elements Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 30s
  
  Group caster damage Curse when the pull is already under control.
- Learn now
  Create Healthstone (Greater)
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 30s
  
  Carry the highest stone. It is a no-cast emergency heal.
- Skip while leveling
  Soothing Kiss Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 30s
  
  Soothing Kiss supports a demon this solo Hardcore route rarely fields; save the grimoire cost.
- Skip while leveling
  Create Firestone (Greater)
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 30s
  
  Firestones are an expensive off-route weapon enhancement with poor Hardcore leveling value.
- Learn now
  Devour Magic Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 30s
  
  Felhunter answer to the buff or magic effect that changes the pull.
Level 48
- Learn now
  Soul Fire Rank 1
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s
  
  Long-cast opener only when the pull is planned and the path is clear.
- Learn now
  Curse of Agony Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s
  
  Long-target Curse. After level 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Learn now
  Firebolt Rank 5
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 40s
  
  Imp-only damage for a controlled group or planned ranged pull.
- Learn now
  Create Spellstone (Greater)
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 40s
  
  Caster-dungeon safety layer for the absorb and dispel.
- Learn now
  Suffering Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 40s
  
  Voidwalker area threat for controlled dungeon peels.
- Learn now
  Banish Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 30s
  
  Dungeon control for demons and elementals. One removed add makes a pull manageable.
- Learn now
  Sacrifice Rank 5
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 40s
  
  Highest-rank Voidwalker shield for a Fear, bandage, or exit.
- Skip while leveling
  Tainted Blood Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 40s
  
  This Felhunter passive is too situational to justify grimoire spending on the primary Hardcore route.

50–60

Level 50
- Skip while leveling
  Inferno
  Inferno class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Inferno creates a temporary demon with dangerous control failure; skip the quest spell while leveling in Hardcore.
- Learn now
  Immolate Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 50s
  
  Open with its hit and DoT once your pet has the target. After 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Learn now
  Curse of Tongues Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 50s
  
  Slow dangerous casts so you have time to interrupt or leave.
- Learn now
  Demon Armor Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 50s
  
  Armor and regeneration make every bad melee contact softer.
- Learn now
  Detect Greater Invisibility
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 50s
  
  Scout invisible routes before you need the answer.
- Learn now
  Blood Pact Rank 5
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 50s
  
  Imp stamina buff for the early game and grouped play. Swap to the Voidwalker for solo tanking after its quest.
- Learn now
  Torment Rank 4
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 50s
  
  Keep Voidwalker threat current. Your pet holding the mob is the plan.
- Learn now
  Consume Shadows Rank 5
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 50s
  
  Keep Voidwalker recovery current so your tank is ready before the next pull.
- Skip while leveling
  Searing Pain Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 50s
  
  Searing Pain pulls threat from your demon and is unsafe for the Demonology Hardcore route.
- Learn now
  Death Coil Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 50s
  
  Instant fear and self-heal for a real reset button.
- Skip while leveling
  Create Soulstone (Greater)
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 50s
  
  Official Hardcore disables player resurrection, so this rank has no leveling value.
Level 52
- Learn now
  Shadow Bolt Rank 8
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Reliable ranged filler. Take every rank.
- Skip while leveling
  Drain Soul Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Drain Soul Rank 1 already creates shards; later damage ranks are not worth Hardcore mount-era gold.
- Learn now
  Health Funnel Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Keep demon heals current, but never channel while your health is unsafe.
- Learn now
  Curse of Weakness Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Use it on a hard-hitting melee target when reducing its swings matters more than damage.
- Learn now
  Shadow Ward Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Absorb the first shadow burst before it becomes a panic.
- Skip while leveling
  Lash of Pain Rank 4
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Lash of Pain upgrades are optional Succubus damage; the Voidwalker-first Hardcore route saves this gold.
- Learn now
  Spell Lock Rank 2
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Felhunter interrupt for the heal, fear, or nuke that changes the pull.
Level 54
- Learn now
  Corruption Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 2g
  
  Core mobile damage. Once the Voidwalker arrives, let it establish threat before you stack damage.
- Skip while leveling
  Hellfire Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 1g 80s
  
  Hellfire damages you and encourages unsafe AoE pulls, so skip it on this Hardcore route.
- Learn now
  Drain Life Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 2g
  
  Sustain channel for a stable pet tank. Recover before the next pull.
- Skip while leveling
  Drain Mana Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 2g
  
  Drain Mana is too situational and slow for solo Hardcore leveling; save the gold.
- Learn now
  Fire Shield Rank 5
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 2g
  
  Imp-only damage for a controlled group or planned ranged pull.
- Learn now
  Howl of Terror Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 2g
  
  Panic reset only in open, cleared space.
- Learn now
  Devour Magic Rank 3
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 2g
  
  Felhunter answer to the buff or magic effect that changes the pull.
Level 56
- Learn now
  Fear Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 20s
  
  Exit tool in cleared ground. Know where the target will run.
- Learn now
  Life Tap Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 20s
  
  Turn safe health into the mana needed for control and recovery.
- Learn now
  Curse of Recklessness Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 20s
  
  Stop a runner, and leave it off a target you may need to Fear.
- Learn now
  Soul Fire Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 20s
  
  Long-cast opener only when the pull is planned and the path is clear.
- Learn now
  Curse of Shadow Rank 2
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 20s
  
  Group caster damage Curse when the pull is already under control.
- Skip while leveling
  Create Firestone (Major)
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 20s
  
  Firestones are an expensive off-route weapon enhancement with poor Hardcore leveling value.
- Learn now
  Sacrifice Rank 6
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 2g 20s
  
  Highest-rank Voidwalker shield for a Fear, bandage, or exit.
- Skip while leveling
  Tainted Blood Rank 4
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 2g 20s
  
  This Felhunter passive is too situational to justify grimoire spending on the primary Hardcore route.
Level 58
- Learn now
  Rain of Fire Rank 4
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Area damage for a tank-held, cleared pack only.
- Learn now
  Curse of Agony Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Long-target Curse. After level 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Skip while leveling
  Subjugate Demon Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Subjugate Demon is situational and can fail at dangerous moments; rely on your permanent demon in Hardcore.
- Learn now
  Create Healthstone (Major)
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Carry the highest stone. It is a no-cast emergency heal.
- Learn now
  Firebolt Rank 6
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Imp-only damage for a controlled group or planned ranged pull.
- Skip while leveling
  Soothing Kiss Rank 4
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Soothing Kiss supports a demon this solo Hardcore route rarely fields; save the grimoire cost.
- Learn now
  Consume Shadows Rank 6
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Keep Voidwalker recovery current so your tank is ready before the next pull.
- Skip while leveling
  Searing Pain Rank 6
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Searing Pain pulls threat from your demon and is unsafe for the Demonology Hardcore route.
- Learn now
  Death Coil Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 40s
  
  Instant fear and self-heal for a real reset button.
Level 60
- Skip while leveling
  Curse of Doom
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Curse of Doom is endgame-oriented and provides no needed Hardcore value before this route reaches 60.
- Learn now
  Shadow Bolt Rank 9
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Reliable ranged filler. Take every rank.
- Learn now
  Immolate Rank 7
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Open with its hit and DoT once your pet has the target. After 10, let the Voidwalker establish threat first.
- Learn now
  Health Funnel Rank 7
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Keep demon heals current, but never channel while your health is unsafe.
- Learn now
  Curse of the Elements Rank 3
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Group caster damage Curse when the pull is already under control.
- Learn now
  Demon Armor Rank 5
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Armor and regeneration make every bad melee contact softer.
- Learn now
  Torment Rank 5
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Keep Voidwalker threat current. Your pet holding the mob is the plan.
- Skip while leveling
  Lash of Pain Rank 5
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Lash of Pain upgrades are optional Succubus damage; the Voidwalker-first Hardcore route saves this gold.
- Learn now
  Create Spellstone (Major)
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Caster-dungeon safety layer for the absorb and dispel.
- Learn now
  Suffering Rank 4
  Demon grimoire vendor Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Voidwalker area threat for controlled dungeon peels.
- Skip while leveling
  Ritual of Doom
  Ritual of Doom class quest Base cost 0c
  
  Ritual of Doom sacrifices a participant and is incompatible with safe Hardcore leveling.
- Skip while leveling
  Create Soulstone (Major)
  Class trainer Base cost 2g 60s
  
  Official Hardcore disables player resurrection, so this rank has no leveling value.

Guides

Demonology Warlock Survival: Pet, Health, and Fear

Keep the Voidwalker alive, tap with health to spare, and cast Fear only where it cannot bring another pack.

Duos

Best Hardcore Duo Partners

The duo comps that feel safest in Hardcore, and why they work once things get messy.

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Demonology Warlock Talent Route: 10-60

Talent tree

Talent route: 10-60

Trainer spending: 1–60

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