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Suppression Suppression

Warlock · Affliction · Row 1 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Suppression sits in row 1 of the Warlock Affliction tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

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

What each rank of Suppression does

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

  1. Rank 1: Improves your chance to hit by 1% and reduces all threat you generate by 4%.
  2. Rank 2: Improves your chance to hit by 2% and reduces all threat you generate by 8%.
  3. Rank 3: Improves your chance to hit by 3% and reduces all threat you generate by 12%.
  4. Rank 4: Improves your chance to hit by 4% and reduces all threat you generate by 16%.
  5. Rank 5: Improves your chance to hit by 5% and reduces all threat you generate by 20%.

How to reach it

Row 1 is open from the start. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Suppression.

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

Try Suppression in the Warlock calculator

FAQ

How many points does Suppression cost?

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

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

Row 1 of the Affliction tree. It is open from the start, and level 10 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Suppression 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: