Affliction Warlock + Restoration Shaman
Also known as: Lock/Sham
Overview
Defensive rot comp with strong utility. Struggles against mobile teams.
Playstyle
DoT pressure with purge support. Shaman dispels while Warlock maintains DoTs.
Why It Works
Shaman purge amplifies Warlock DoT pressure. Grounding and Tremor provide utility Warlock lacks.
Win Conditions
- DoT pressure overwhelms healing
- Purge removes key buffs
- Bloodlust burst windows
- Win long dampening games
Strengths
- Strong dispel game with Purge
- Grounding Totem stops key spells
- Earth Shield efficient healing
- Bloodlust for burst
Weaknesses
- Shaman is easily trained
- No mobility for Shaman
- Interrupted easily
- Struggles vs mobile comps
Tips & Tricks
1
Use Grounding proactively for key spells
2
Purge HoTs and shields aggressively
3
Position totems to avoid easy kills
4
Fear to peel when Shaman is trained
Countered By
- Mobile comps like Hunter/Druid
- Interrupt-heavy teams