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Bane Bane

Warlock · Destruction · Row 1 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Bane sits in row 1 of the Warlock Destruction tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

What each rank of Bane does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the casting time of your Shadow Bolt, Immolate, and Incinerate spells by 0.1 sec and your Soul Fire spell by 0.4 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces the casting time of your Shadow Bolt, Immolate, and Incinerate spells by 0.2 sec and your Soul Fire spell by 0.8 sec.
  3. Rank 3: Reduces the casting time of your Shadow Bolt, Immolate, and Incinerate spells by 0.3 sec and your Soul Fire spell by 1.2 sec.
  4. Rank 4: Reduces the casting time of your Shadow Bolt, Immolate, and Incinerate spells by 0.4 sec and your Soul Fire spell by 1.6 sec.
  5. Rank 5: Reduces the casting time of your Shadow Bolt, Immolate, and Incinerate spells by 0.5 sec and your Soul Fire spell by 2 sec.

How to reach it

Row 1 is open from the start. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Bane.

Is Bane worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

Starter Warlock builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Bane. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Bane in the Warlock calculator

FAQ

How many points does Bane cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Bane in, and how do I open that row?

Row 1 of the Destruction tree. It is open from the start, and level 10 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Bane change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Destruction talents

More talents in the Destruction tree: