Originally Posted by Arelenda

"Feeling" is subjective. If you want to know stuff, use WWS logs before and after your respec, and compare dps.

In my experience, with TK/SSC gear, destruction warlocks outdamage affliction ones, in every raid I've been in. Your mileage may vary, obviously.

But I'm 100% sure it hinges more on the player and gear than on spec. In the end, if you play your spec right, your dps will be acceptable regardless of whether you're affliction, demo or destro. As long as the spec is reasonable: the compendium outlines the good ones.

If you prefer playing affliction, and your damage is high enough, you should be that, really. High enough means "near the top of the meter" in SSC/TK. Hyjal and BT is where rogues finally get the gear to beat warlocks consistently.


0/21/40 is the default all round build for destro, it produces the highest dps. If you're learning Vashj and want a build specifically for kiting striders, I'd suggest 5 points Emberstorm, 3 points Searing Pain and Shadowfury, supported by some affliction (Corruption, Imp Life Tap) and Demonology (Demonic Embrace/Blood Pact).