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Pyroclasm Pyroclasm

Warlock · Destruction · Row 5 of 7 · 2 ranks
Changed from Classic Requires Intensity

Pyroclasm sits in row 5 of the Warlock Destruction tree, and you will need Intensity maxed first. 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 Pyroclasm does

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

  1. Rank 1: Gives your Soul Fire spell a 13% chance to Stun the target for 3 sec, and your Rain of Fire and Hellfire spells a 13% chance over their duration to Stun targets they damage for 3 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Gives your Soul Fire spell a 26% chance to Stun the target for 3 sec, and your Rain of Fire and Hellfire spells a 26% chance over their duration to Stun targets they damage for 3 sec.

How to reach it

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Destruction rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Pyroclasm, and you will need Intensity maxed first.

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

Try Pyroclasm in the Warlock calculator

FAQ

How many points does Pyroclasm cost?

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

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

Row 5 of the Destruction tree. Spend 20 points in the rows above to open it. Level 30 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Pyroclasm need another talent first?

Yes. Intensity has to be maxed first.

Did Pyroclasm 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: