Talent Builds
Stat Priority
1
Item Level
Prioritize the higher-item-level piece in most cases; primary stat and armor generally outweigh small secondary-stat differences.
2
Crit. Strike
Increases critical-strike chance; its exact value changes with your build and current gear.
3
Haste
Improves cast or attack speed and resource flow; its exact value changes with your current gear.
4
Mastery
Improves the specialization-specific Mastery effect; its exact value changes with your build and current gear.
5
Versatility
Provides consistent throughput and damage reduction.
Rotation Priority
1
Grimoire: Imp Lord
Use early in the cooldown sequence when talented.
2
Grimoire: Fel Ravager
Use early in the cooldown sequence when talented.
3
Summon Demonic Tyrant
Cast after establishing the required demon setup.
4
Call Dreadstalkers
Use on cooldown unless a very short delay improves Tyrant alignment.
5
Hand of Gul'dan
Spend at four to five Soul Shards and avoid overcapping.
6
Demonbolt
Consume Demonic Core at two or more stacks and before procs expire.
7
Implosion
Use with the required Wild Imp count on multi-target and in the current single-target setup when directed.
8
Shadow Bolt
Generate Soul Shards when no stronger generator is available.