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Intensity
Warlock · Destruction · Row 4 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic
Intensity sits in row 4 of the Warlock Destruction tree. It has 3 ranks, costing one point each.
Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.
What each rank of Intensity does
Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.
- Rank 1: Gives you a 23% chance to resist interruption caused by damage while casting or channeling any Destruction spell.
- Rank 2: Gives you a 47% chance to resist interruption caused by damage while casting or channeling any Destruction spell.
- Rank 3: Gives you a 70% chance to resist interruption caused by damage while casting or channeling any Destruction spell.
How to reach it
Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Destruction rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Intensity.
Is Intensity worth the points?
Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build, or when you need it maxed to open the talents below. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.
What it unlocks
Once Intensity is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Pyroclasm.
Starter Warlock builds that use this talent
These starter builds already put points into Intensity. Open one to see the full allocation:
- Destruction Raid DPS (DPS · Raids)
- Destruction PvP (PvP · Destruction)
Try Intensity in the Warlock calculator
FAQ
How many points does Intensity cost?
Up to 3 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.
Which row is Intensity in, and how do I open that row?
Row 4 of the Destruction tree. Spend 15 points in the rows above to open it. Level 25 is the earliest you can take it.
What does Intensity unlock?
Maxing it opens Pyroclasm deeper in the Destruction tree.
Did Intensity 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:
