Patch 3.3 Possible Raiding Specs
There are many changes to warlock class mechanics coming with Patch 3.3. These are a few Specs that have been Theorycrafted,
and seem to work best. A few minor changes with the patch will alter play slightly. Including changes that affect the
Felhunter (for affliction), the ruin talent (now affects pet crits) and conflagrate (less burst, same damage). However, the
biggest plus to Affliction Warlocks is the introduction of Glyph of Quick Decay
The first Spec (My favorite)
Deep Affliction
Spec: 55/0/16
Pet: Felhunter
Glyphs: Haunt, Quick Decay, and Life Tap
Spell Priority: Haunt, Corruption (Corr), Unstable Affliction (UA), Curse of
Agony (CoA), Shadow Bolt (SB) (below 25% replace SB with Drain Soul (DS))
Haunt does NOT need to be cast as soon as it comes off Cooldown, but it needs to be cast before the debuff falls off of the target.
Life Tap occasionally to keep the buff up. (Even if it's Rank 1)
A good starting Rotation is: LT(Rank1), SB, Haunt, UA, Corr, CoA. Then SB or DS as a filler as needed.
Will Edit with other specs later as I play with them on the PTR and finish some research. Comment on whether I should continue or any Criticism on the guide is welcome!