Destruction Warlock
Caster • Burst Specialist • Chaos Bolt Master
Master of burst damage with Chaos Bolt setups, Shadowfury coordination, and Fear chains. The ultimate burst playmaker for RBG teams.
Progression Guide
Master Destruction Warlock from 1300 rating to R1 with these key improvements at each bracket
Foundation
Key Focus: Save Embers for CB in stuns
- Learn basic Chaos Bolt usage
- Understand Ember management
- Practice positioning fundamentals
Burst Combos
Key Focus: Fear → Shadowfury → CB combos
- Master Fear + Shadowfury timing
- Learn Chaos Bolt combos
- Understand burst windows
Defensive Usage
Key Focus: Dark Bargain proactively
- Learn to use Dark Bargain early
- Master defensive cooldown timing
- Understand pressure prediction
Positioning
Key Focus: Max range positioning
- Master max range positioning
- Learn to kite incoming pressure
- Understand defensive positioning
Team Coordination
Key Focus: Coordinate Shadowfury/CB with team
- Learn to work with team stuns
- Master burst coordination
- Understand team synergy
Fear Chains
Key Focus: Fear chains on kill swaps
- Master Fear chain timing
- Learn to coordinate with team
- Understand kill window creation
CD Management
Key Focus: Stagger CDs, kite better
- Learn to stagger cooldowns
- Master kiting techniques
- Understand CD priority
Burst Timing
Key Focus: Line CBs with team goes
- Learn to time Chaos Bolts with team
- Master burst window coordination
- Understand team burst synergy
Setup Calling
Key Focus: Call setups with CB threat
- Learn to call burst setups
- Master threat management
- Understand team coordination
Perfect Timing
Key Focus: Perfect CC/burst timing
- Perfect burst execution
- Master all timing windows
- Understand optimal coordination
Team Leadership
Key Focus: Lead caster burst synergy
- Lead team's burst strategy
- Master caster coordination
- Understand strategic leadership
Playmaking
Key Focus: Be the CB playmaker
- Create game-winning plays
- Master all advanced techniques
- Understand playmaking opportunities
R1 Mastery
Key Focus: Makes every CB lethal, plays around CC perfectly
- Flawless execution in all situations
- Leads entire team's burst strategy
- Creates game-winning plays
- Perfect balance of burst and control
R1 Behaviors & Coaching Points
Positioning
- Anchor positioning: Max range, never frontline
- Pre-positioning: Always ready for swaps
- Kiting mastery: Perfect escape timing
- Defensive positioning: Safe from pressure
Burst Execution
- CB setups: Chaos Bolts only inside stun/CC
- Fear discipline: Fear healer before every CB go
- Shadowfury anchor: Sets up kills with AoE stun
- Ember management: Perfect resource control
Team Coordination
- Burst coordination: Perfect timing with team
- Setup calling: Leads team burst strategy
- CC chains: Works with all teammates
- Call rotations: Leads team burst strategy
Defensive Play
- Dark Bargain discipline: Perfect timing
- Kiting mastery: Never dies to melee
- Defensive usage: Never dies with defensives unused
- Resource management: Perfect Ember control
Key Abilities & Usage
Chaos Bolt
Your primary burst tool. Only use when you can guarantee the kill or force major cooldowns.
Shadowfury
Your AoE stun tool. Use to set up kills with team coordination and create burst windows.
Fear
Your CC tool. Use on healers before every burst go and chain with team stuns.
Dark Bargain
Your defensive cooldown. Use proactively before incoming pressure, not reactively.