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Nightfall Nightfall

Warlock · Affliction · Row 4 of 7 · 2 ranks
Changed from Classic

Nightfall sits in row 4 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 Nightfall does

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

  1. Rank 1: Gives your Corruption, Drain Soul, Drain Life, and Wrack spells a 2% chance to cause you to enter a Shadow Trance after damaging the opponent. The Shadow Trance reduces the casting time of your next Shadow Bolt spell by 100%.
  2. Rank 2: Gives your Corruption, Drain Soul, Drain Life, and Wrack spells a 4% chance to cause you to enter a Shadow Trance after damaging the opponent. The Shadow Trance reduces the casting time of your next Shadow Bolt spell by 100%.

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 Nightfall.

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

Try Nightfall in the Warlock calculator

FAQ

How many points does Nightfall cost?

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

Which row is Nightfall 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.

Did Nightfall 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: