Some Summary for 'Locks

[raygour]

You want 202 hit rating, 1k damage, ~20% crit for 0/21/40

Shadow 0/21/40 is better than Fire 0/21/40 because of raid synergy and scaling

Try out both classes, roll whichever one is more fun. Currently Warlocks have higher raid DPS

Go with Orc, Undead, or Gnome

Don't spec Felguard until at least 56

Both Aff and Felguard specs do well in Outlands no matter what your gear level; depends on playstyle

Shadow Embrace still affects Soul Siphon and is still good for fighting dispels

^^Just noticed something...no it doesn't affect Soul Siphon

Don't bother with 5/5 Demonic Embrace until you at least have Dark Pact.

Your Felguard sucks because you didn't get DR, Mana Feed, and/or Imp. Health Funnel

Don't complicate your leveling; get 3/3 Mana Feed, it's worth losing a little crit

+dmg is the most important stat for leveling, then +sta

Even if you have a partner for leveling, go with Affliction

SL/SL still works, but is most popular in 2's and 3's.

9/41/11 and 20/41/0 are popular in 5's, because FG gives good DPS without cast times/GCD's

27/34 for double DPS; 23/38 for healer/Warlock (in general)

Best PvP metagem is Mystical Skyfire Diamond (chance for half cast time)

2 piece bonus x2 is better if you're always the first target in your team. Otherwise, -0.2 to Fear is better.

If you want the 2 pc bonus x 2, get Felweave Hat and Gloves.

Dreadweave hat sucks because it loses damage for int.

CoW is useful on Warriors and Rogues who are not being targeted by the rest of the team

Grimiore >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> End Game

Dreadweave to max/min Aff and Demo specs. Felweave if you hope Dest gets buffed.

Destruction is indeed fine in BG's, but sucks in arena. Yes, there are Destruction Gladiators.

5/5 Suppression counts as +10% hit, FOR AFFLICTION SPELLS ONLY. You still need +hit.

The "counter class" in 1v1 situations vs Warlocks are Rogues, Hunters, and geared Warriors

Shadow Bolt > Drain Life in UA raid rotations

Start with full Frozen Shadoweave and Spellstrike to optimize DPS for pre-Karazhan

No, a fully specced Imp is not worth a crap in PvP or PvE

If you're grinding for honor, it is recommended that you get trinket/boots/belt/bracer/rings/amulet first.