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Siphon Life Siphon Life

Warlock · Affliction · Row 5 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability

Siphon Life sits in row 5 of the Warlock Affliction tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

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

150 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant: no cast time

What each rank of Siphon Life does

This talent has one rank. The effect below uses the beta-client wording.

  1. Rank 1: Transfers 11 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec.

How to reach it

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Affliction rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Siphon Life.

Is Siphon Life worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 5 (that is 20 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent or the picks it unlocks suits your build.

What it unlocks

Once Siphon Life is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Wrack.

Starter Warlock builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Siphon Life. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Siphon Life in the Warlock calculator

FAQ

How many points does Siphon Life cost?

One talent point.

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

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

What does Siphon Life unlock?

Maxing it opens Wrack deeper in the Affliction tree.

Did Siphon Life 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: