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Malevolence Malevolence

Warlock · Affliction · Row 4 of 7 · 5 ranks
NEW in Forever

Malevolence sits in row 4 of the Warlock Affliction tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Malevolence does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases the critical effect chance of your Shadow spells by 1%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the critical effect chance of your Shadow spells by 2%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the critical effect chance of your Shadow spells by 3%.
  4. Rank 4: Increases the critical effect chance of your Shadow spells by 4%.
  5. Rank 5: Increases the critical effect chance of your Shadow spells by 5%.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Affliction rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Malevolence.

Is Malevolence 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 Malevolence. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Malevolence in the Warlock calculator

FAQ

How many points does Malevolence cost?

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

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

Row 4 of the Affliction tree. Spend 15 points in the rows above to open it. Level 25 is the earliest you can take it.

Is Malevolence new in WoW Forever?

Yes. It never existed in Classic, so there is no old version to compare it with.

Check more Affliction talents

More talents in the Affliction tree: