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Soul Siphon Soul Siphon

Warlock · Affliction · Row 5 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic

Soul Siphon sits in row 5 of the Warlock Affliction 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 Soul Siphon does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases the damage done or health drained by your Drain Life, Drain Soul, and Wrack spells by 4% per each of your other Affliction effects active on the target, up to a maximum increase of 12%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the damage done or health drained by your Drain Life, Drain Soul, and Wrack spells by 8% per each of your other Affliction effects active on the target, up to a maximum increase of 24%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the damage done or health drained by your Drain Life, Drain Soul, and Wrack spells by 12% per each of your other Affliction effects active on the target, up to a maximum increase of 36%.

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 Soul Siphon.

Is Soul Siphon 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 Soul Siphon. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Soul Siphon in the Warlock calculator

FAQ

How many points does Soul Siphon cost?

Up to 3 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Soul Siphon 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.

Did Soul Siphon 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: