Affliction Warlock in WoW Forever

Last verified: 17 Oct 2026
level
30
lists compared
4
picks from dungeons
9
picks from crafting
5

Gear sheet

Level 30 · level 60 lists after launch

Affliction Warlock

Level 30 · Damage · Lists compared: 4 · Checked 17 Oct 2026

Race
  • 1029(+450)HealthVerified in game
  • 1813(+600)ManaVerified in game
  • 97(+40)Intellect
  • 83(+45)Stamina
  • 295(+295)Armor
  • +72Spell damage
  • 3.44%(+1.42%)Spell crit

A naked level 30 Human plus these items, without talents, buffs or enchants. Health and mana checked in game; base stats from the original game, to verify in Forever; crit without the base crit. Green: what the items add.

Farm route

The dungeons that give the most picks, by level. Clear them in this order.

  1. 1Shadowfang KeepLevels 20-30 · 2 slots
  2. 2Stormwind StockadeLevels 24-32 · 1 slots
  3. 3City of DalaranLevels 28-33 · 1 slots
  4. 4GnomereganLevels 29-38 · 1 slots
  5. 5Razorfen KraulLevels 29-38 · 1 slots

Gear list, slot by slot

For each slot, the item most of the public level-30 lists agree on, then easier options. Tap an item for its tooltip.

  • HeadFiligreed Shadow CircletCraftedTailoring · skill 1252 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • NeckScorn's Icy ChokerDungeonScarlet Monastery · Scorn3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Stygian Bone AmuletDungeonRazorfen Kraul · Blind Hunter
    • Souvenir Sea ShellReputationGezzy Gunkgear, Stranglethorn Vale (Booty Bay Honored)
  • ShoulderBloodmage MantleDungeonScarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos1 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (3)
    • Moonlit AmiceQuestReturn to VahlarrielAlliance only
    • Berylline PadsQuestA Vengeful Fate (Horde) / The Crone of the Kraul (Alliance)
    • Thistlefur MantleWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
  • BackTwilight CapeWorld dropWorld drop, auction house1 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (3)
    • Battle Healer's CloakPvPKelm Hargunth, Warsong Supply OfficerHorde only
    • Darkspear Raider's CloakReputationCreeg Bothunk, The Barrens (Darkspear Raiders Honored)Horde only
    • Red Wool CloakDungeonStormwind Stockade · Bazil Thredd
  • ChestShadow GownCraftedTailoring · skill 1103 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Elder's Padded ArmorWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
    • Necrology RobesDungeonShadowfang Keep · Trash mobs
  • WristSpidertank OilragDungeonGnomeregan · Electrocutioner 60003 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Knife-Polishing RagQuestOpen the MawHorde only
    • Arcane Runed BracersQuestWanted! Marez CowlAlliance only
  • HandsShadow GlovesCraftedTailoring · skill 751 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (3)
    • Hands of DarknessCraftedTailoring · skill 120
    • Ephemeral GripsDungeonCity of Dalaran · Arcane Anomaly
    • Vital HandwrapsWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
  • WaistBelt of ArugalDungeonShadowfang Keep · Archmage Arugal3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Warsong SashQuestWarsong SuppliesHorde only
    • Highlander's Cloth GirdlePvPSamuel Hawke, League of Arathor Supply Officer (The League of Arathor Honored)Alliance only
  • LegsBlighted LeggingsDungeonScarlet Monastery · Azshir the Sleepless3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • FeetBlack SlippersCraftedTailoring · skill 1503 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • FingerPhilanthropist's RingQuestGreater Friend of the Library3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (4)
    • Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuestThe Legend of StalvanAlliance only
    • Ring of Power RegulationDungeonExcavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian
    • Reedknot RingQuestJarl Needs a Blade
    • Advisor's RingPvPKelm Hargunth, Warsong Supply OfficerHorde only
  • FingerDark Horde BandDungeonStormwind Stockade · Targorr the Dread2 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (4)
    • Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuestThe Legend of StalvanAlliance only
    • Ring of Power RegulationDungeonExcavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian
    • Reedknot RingQuestJarl Needs a Blade
    • Advisor's RingPvPKelm Hargunth, Warsong Supply OfficerHorde only
  • TrinketMinor RecombobulatorCraftedEngineering · skill 1401 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (6)
    • Dog WhistleDungeonScarlet Monastery: Library · Houndmaster Loksey
    • Talisman of ArathorPvPSamuel Hawke, League of Arathor Supply Officer (The League of Arathor Friendly)Alliance only
    • Defiler's TalismanPvPRutherford Twing, Defilers Supply Officer (The Defilers Friendly)Horde only
    • Lookie's SpyglassDungeonThe Deadmines · Cookie
    • Cursed Murloc EyeDungeonBlackfathom Deeps · Gelihast
    • Satchel of PotionsQuestChanging TastesHorde only
  • TrinketWorgenbane TalismanDungeonShadowfang Keep · Commander Springvale1 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (6)
    • Dog WhistleDungeonScarlet Monastery: Library · Houndmaster Loksey
    • Talisman of ArathorPvPSamuel Hawke, League of Arathor Supply Officer (The League of Arathor Friendly)Alliance only
    • Defiler's TalismanPvPRutherford Twing, Defilers Supply Officer (The Defilers Friendly)Horde only
    • Lookie's SpyglassDungeonThe Deadmines · Cookie
    • Cursed Murloc EyeDungeonBlackfathom Deeps · Gelihast
    • Satchel of PotionsQuestChanging TastesHorde only
  • Main handSwinetusk ShankDungeonRazorfen Kraul · Agathelos the Raging3 of 3 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • Off handOrb of Soran'rukClass questThe Orb of Soran'ruk3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • Two-handSpine of the DevourerDungeonCity of Dalaran · Mana Devourer2 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (3)
    • Glimmering StaffCraftedEnchanting · skill 140
    • Staff of the ShadeDungeonRazorfen Kraul · Trash mobs
    • Fallen Dragon's ScepterQuestStopping the CycleAlliance only
  • RangedGravestone ScepterQuestBlackfathom Villainy1 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (3)
    • Necrotic WandDungeonScarlet Monastery · Azshir the Sleepless
    • Master Hunter's WandQuestBig Game Hunter
    • StarfallerWorld dropWorld drop, auction house

Stat priority

  1. Hit
  2. Shadow damage
  3. Spell power
  4. Stamina
  5. Intellect

Lists compared

Public level-30 lists, read on the dates below. Items checked in the WoW Forever item database.

FAQ

What is the best Affliction Warlock gear at level 30 in WoW Forever?
The lists we compared agree most on Swinetusk Shank, Scorn's Icy Choker and Shadow Gown. The full slot-by-slot list, with easier options, is on this page.
Where do I farm Affliction Warlock gear at level 30?
Most picks drop in Scarlet Monastery (3), Shadowfang Keep (2) and Gnomeregan (1); 5 come from crafting.