Here’s the ultimate guide to level your Warlock like a deity in WoW Season of Discovery Phase 2. I’ll discuss talent and runes, delve into playstyle and tips, and finally, explore some addons.

Metamorphosis Affliction Build

The recommended build for optimal performance is the Metamorphosis Affliction build.

This build allows you to handle numerous mobs without the risk of dying or experiencing significant downtime. To achieve this, prioritize acquiring the Metamorphosis Rune, Master Channeler, and Everlasting Affliction.

Focus on fully investing in the Affliction tree to obtain essential abilities like Siphon Life promptly. Consider allocating points to Improved Drain Life, Life Tap, and instant Corruption to maintain mobility during combat. Additionally, allocate points to the Suppression talent to ensure you don’t overlook any potential targets.

While the talent options beyond this point may seem less impactful, you have the flexibility to choose based on personal preference. As long as you have enough WoW SoD Gold, this isn’t a problem at all.

For a PVP-oriented approach, consider investing in talents like Drain Mana and Curse of Exhaustion. It’s advisable to allocate points to Improved Exhaustion and prioritize Shadow Mastery up to level 40 to maximize your effectiveness.

Playstyle

The playstyle is straightforward and effective.

Begin by transforming into Metamorphosis form, then move around to apply Agony and Corruption to each enemy. Maintain Drain Life with Massa Chander to avoid potential death. Use Siphon Pain to eliminate mobs efficiently. If necessary, employ Shadow Cleave to renew Corruption, although due to rapid mob elimination, this may not often be needed.

Consider utilizing the Demonic Grace rune for occasional utility and augment fire damage with Incinerate if desired. With mobs falling swiftly, adapt your strategy based on personal preference. Remember, improved gear enables you to handle larger mob groups without risk.

This playstyle excels when enhanced by the BFD buff, capitalizing on increased speed for constant movement. Acquire boots through Arathi Basin reputation or wait for the Minor Speed boot enchant to unlock on your server.

During mana shortages, utilize Life Tap until replenished, then engage a single mob with Master Channeler without prompting your pet to attack. This maximizes the benefits of drain health. After 2 Life Taps, expect to be fully restored and prepared for further action.

Pets

Consider choosing either the Imp or Succubus for your pet companion. Both options offer strong utility, so select the one that aligns with your preferred playstyle.

While the Voidwalker lacks damage potential, it serves admirably in world PVP scenarios, particularly when facing Rogues in STV.

Useful Addons

Utilize the Warlock Essentials addon, Necrosis, to receive reminders for essential tasks such as applying Demon Armor, utilizing Soul Stone and Health Stone, and summoning your pet when necessary.

A new rune, the Felguard, has been datamined, suggesting it could become the ideal leveling companion if easily obtainable before reaching level 40. However, expect this to potentially involve a lengthy quest chain.

For efficient leveling, employ the Rested XP addon, developed by world record-holding speed levelers. This addon provides comprehensive guides on acquiring new runes and their optimal use during the Season of Discovery.

Pair it with CodexLite, a premier questing addon offering precise spawn locations superior to Questie, HandyNotes NPCs to identify vital vendors like ammo vendors on the map, and Atlas Quest to locate dungeon quests.