Each Warlock spec values stats differently. The orders below are the stat weights this site ranks Warlock gear by, from most to least valuable, so they always agree with the BiS sheets.
| Spec | Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| AfflictionLeveling | Critical Strike > Hit > Spell Power = Shadow Damage > Spell Penetration > Intellect > Spirit > Stamina |
| Demonology | Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power > Spell Penetration = Shadow Damage = Fire Damage > Intellect > Mana per 5 sec > Stamina |
| Destruction | Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power > Spell Penetration = Shadow Damage = Fire Damage > Intellect > Stamina |
Affliction Warlock Stat Priority
- Critical Strike
- Hit
- Spell Power = Shadow Damage
- Spell Penetration
- Intellect
- Spirit
- Stamina
For Affliction Warlock, Critical Strike is worth the most, then Hit and Spell Power = Shadow Damage. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Affliction Warlock Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Strike | 1% | 9.24 |
| Hit | 1% | 8.7 |
| Spell Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Shadow Damage | 1 point | 1 |
| Spell Penetration | 1 point | 0.5 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.4 |
| Spirit | 1 point | 0.19 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.15 |
How Much Hit a Affliction Warlock Needs
How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too. Spells always keep a 1% miss, so the hit needed is one point below the miss chance.
| Target above you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 4% | 5% | 6% | 17% |
| Hit needed | 3% | 4% | 5% | 16% |
Demonology Warlock Stat Priority
- Hit
- Critical Strike
- Spell Power
- Spell Penetration = Shadow Damage = Fire Damage
- Intellect
- Mana per 5 sec
- Stamina
For Demonology Warlock, Hit is worth the most, then Critical Strike and Spell Power. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Demonology Warlock Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hit | 1% | 14 |
| Critical Strike | 1% | 7.84 |
| Spell Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Spell Penetration | 1 point | 0.5 |
| Shadow Damage | 1 point | 0.5 |
| Fire Damage | 1 point | 0.5 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.32 |
| Mana per 5 sec | 1 point | 0.28 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.15 |
How Much Hit a Demonology Warlock Needs
How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too. Spells always keep a 1% miss, so the hit needed is one point below the miss chance.
| Target above you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 4% | 5% | 6% | 17% |
| Hit needed | 3% | 4% | 5% | 16% |
Destruction Warlock Stat Priority
- Hit
- Critical Strike
- Spell Power
- Spell Penetration = Shadow Damage = Fire Damage
- Intellect
- Stamina
For Destruction Warlock, Hit is worth the most, then Critical Strike and Spell Power. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Destruction Warlock Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hit | 1% | 11.5 |
| Critical Strike | 1% | 9.1 |
| Spell Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Spell Penetration | 1 point | 0.5 |
| Shadow Damage | 1 point | 0.5 |
| Fire Damage | 1 point | 0.5 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.36 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.15 |
How Much Hit a Destruction Warlock Needs
How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too. Spells always keep a 1% miss, so the hit needed is one point below the miss chance.
| Target above you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 4% | 5% | 6% | 17% |
| Hit needed | 3% | 4% | 5% | 16% |
How to Read Warlock Stat Weights
Every item scores the sum of its stats times these weights; the highest score takes the slot on the BiS sheets. Critical Strike and Hit are per 1%, the rest per point, and stats of equal weight are joined with =.
Damage to one spell school (such as +30 Shadow damage) counts as Spell Power in proportion to the share of damage the spec deals in that school, and Spell Penetration as half a point of Spell Power.
Warlock Stat Priority Common Questions
What is the Warlock stat priority in WoW Forever?
Affliction: Critical Strike > Hit > Spell Power = Shadow Damage > Spell Penetration > Intellect > Spirit > Stamina. Demonology: Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power > Spell Penetration = Shadow Damage = Fire Damage > Intellect > Mana per 5 sec > Stamina. Destruction: Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power > Spell Penetration = Shadow Damage = Fire Damage > Intellect > Stamina.
What stats should a Warlock look for while leveling?
Follow the Affliction order, the recommended leveling spec: Critical Strike > Hit > Spell Power = Shadow Damage > Spell Penetration. The leveling gear sheets also give Stamina a little extra value.
How much hit does a Warlock need in WoW Forever?
Affliction needs 16% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 3% against a target of your own level. Demonology needs 16% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 3% against a target of your own level. Destruction needs 16% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 3% against a target of your own level. Hit from talents counts toward these numbers.
Are Warlock stat weights per point or per percent?
Critical Strike and Hit are weighed per 1%; every other stat is weighed per point. Stats joined with = in a priority carry the same weight.
Where is the best gear for these Warlock stats?
The Warlock BiS pages rank every slot by these same weights at level 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60, with a sheet for each spec.