| Chaos Bolt | |
|---|---|
| |
| Properties | |
| Class | Warlock |
| School | Fire |
| Cooldown | 12 seconds |
| Improvements |
Cataclysm,  [Bane],  [Aftermath],  [Devastation], Intensity,  [Destructive Reach], [Ruin],  [Soul Leech],  [Shadow and Flame] |
[[Category:warlock abilities]][[Category:warlock abilities]]
Chaos Bolt is a Warlock spell that deals direct damage to the target. It has a shorter cast time than either 
[Incinerate] or 
[Shadow Bolt], and a higher spell power coefficient. In PvE, this spell should always be on cooldown.
Rank table
| Rank | Level | Base Mana Cost | Damage | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 9% | 837 - 1061 | Talent |
| 2 | 70 | 7% | 1077 - 1367 | 25
|
| 3 | 75 | 7% | 1217 - 1545 | 80
|
| 4 | 80 | 7% | 1429 - 1813 | 80
|
Talent improvement
[Bane] will lower the cast time of Chaos Bolt by up to .5 seconds at max rank. [Shadow and Flame] will increase the amount of fire spell damage that applies to the spell by 20% at max rank.
[Destructive Reach] extends the range of Chaos Bolt to 36 yards and reduces generated threat by 10% at max rank.
Chaos Bolt is a Destruction spell, and thus gains the benefit of the talents Cataclysm, [Aftermath], [Devastation], Intensity, [Destructive Reach], [Ruin], and [Soul Leech].
Tips and tactics
- Note: This has changed in patch 3.1.3 to no longer ignore damage reducing effects.
- Before patch 3.1.3, Chaos Bolt was one of the most mana-efficient spells in the warlock's arsenal, along with
[Soul Fire]. It truly shone in PvP because of its short cast time and the fact that its damage couldn't be resisted and a Mage's [Mana Shield] or Priest's [Power Word: Shield] would not absorb the damage. It even ignored damage reduction effects like [Pain Suppression], and critical strike damage reduction from Resilience. Note, however, that this does NOT penetrate full immunities such as [Divine Shield] and [Ice Block].
Patch changes
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