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Improved Bane of Agony Improved Bane of Agony

Warlock · Affliction · Row 3 of 7 · 2 ranks
Changed from Classic

Improved Bane of Agony sits in row 3 of the Warlock Affliction tree. It has 2 ranks, costing one point each.

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

What each rank of Improved Bane of Agony does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases the damage done by your Bane of Agony by 5%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the damage done by your Bane of Agony by 10%.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Affliction rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Bane of Agony.

Is Improved Bane of Agony 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 Improved Bane of Agony. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Improved Bane of Agony in the Warlock calculator

FAQ

How many points does Improved Bane of Agony cost?

Up to 2 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

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

Row 3 of the Affliction tree. Spend 10 points in the rows above to open it. Level 20 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Improved Bane of Agony change from Classic?

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

Check more Affliction talents

More talents in the Affliction tree: