Affliction Warlock DPS The Eternal Palace Raid Guide — Dragonflight 10.2.5

In this section, you will find information pertaining to each boss individually in The Eternal Palace.

The advice in this section is in a state of being continually updated, as the content is still extremely fresh. As we experience the bosses in their live and properly finished states, additional tips and advanced techniques will be added.

Author note with regards to recommended Essences — Different ranks have different power levels, and what ranks the player has unlocked at any given time dictate which essences perform the best. In order to offer a more realistic representation of actual progress, we provide 2 essence lists per fight: one list that uses Rank 2 for every essence, while the second assumes the player has unlocked everything at Rank 3.

We advise you to use the following essences against Abyssal Commander Sivara.

• Rank 2 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 2: Concentrated Flame + Ancient Flame
  • Minor Slots
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 2: Focused Energy
    • Worldvein Resonance — Rank 2: Lifeblood
• Rank 3 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • Condensed Life-Force — Rank 3: Guardian of Azeroth + Condensed Life-Force
  • Minor Slots
    • Worldvein Resonance — Rank 3: Lifeblood
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame

In this standard single-target first boss of the raid, make intelligent use of Demonic Gateway and Demonic Circle to minimize the amount of movement required when targeted by Inversion, or when affected by Overflow. Remember to keep moving every now and then in order to keep stacks low when affected by Rimefrost; viceversa try to move the least amount possible when affected by Septic Taint. It is imperative to dodge Overwhelming Barrage.

For more information, please refer to our Abyssal Commander Sivara strategy guide.

We advise you to use the following essences against Blackwater Behemoth.

• Rank 2 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 2: Concentrated Flame + Ancient Flame
  • Minor Slots
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 2: Focused Energy
    • Blood of the Enemy — Rank 2: Blood-Soaked
• Rank 3 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • Condensed Life-Force — Rank 3: Guardian of Azeroth + Condensed Life-Force
  • Minor Slots
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 3: Focused Energy

This is a single-target boss with periodic movements and additional targets. Darkest Depths reduces all incoming healing from others by 100%, which means you can sustain yourself as Affliction Warlock even if you do not have Bioluminescence. Stay at least 4 yards away from everyone else to avoid triggering Bioelectric Feelers. Feel free to apply Agony on Shimmerscale Pufferfishes for additional resources but make sure they do not die before time. During the transition, avoid Jellyfishes at all cost. Burning Rush does not work underwater; use the Slipstreams to move between platforms instead.

For more information, please refer to our Blackwater Behemoth strategy guide.

We advise you to use the following essences against Radiance of Azshara.

• Rank 2 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 2: Concentrated Flame + Ancient Flame
  • Minor Slots
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 2: Focused Energy
    • Blood of the Enemy — Rank 2: Blood-Soaked
• Rank 3 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • Condensed Life-Force — Rank 3: Guardian of Azeroth + Condensed Life-Force
  • Minor Slots
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 3: Focused Energy

This is a single-target boss with frequent movements and 2 phases. Make use of Demonic Circle to facilitate movements, such as dodging Arcanados or moving away from the group when targeted by Arcane Bomb. Affliction and Destruction can use Imp to dispel Arcane Bombs autonomously, helping healers. During Phase 2, you can use previously placed Demonic Circle to bypass Squall Traps, but Demonic Gateway will still trigger the Arcanados.

For more information, please refer to our Radiance of Azshara strategy guide.

We advise you to use the following essences against Lady Ashvane.

• Rank 2 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 2: Concentrated Flame + Ancient Flame
  • Minor Slots
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 2: Focused Energy
    • Worldvein Resonance — Rank 2: Lifeblood
• Rank 3 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • Condensed Life-Force — Rank 3: Guardian of Azeroth + Condensed Life-Force
  • Minor Slots
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 3: Focused Energy

This is a simple single-target fight with light movements and few self-explanatory mechanics. Hold cooldowns at the beginning, since you want to use them when her shield is down. Worldvein Resonance's minor power is a safe option here due low movements, which translates in high uptime; but make sure at least 3 other players nearby you are using the minor. Help intercepting Rippling Waves but pace yourself in doing so, to avoid damage spikes on the whole raid. Demonic Circle can be used to help deal with the Corals in the back if you are marked with a rune.

For more information, please refer to our Lady Ashvane strategy guide.

We advise you to use the following essences against Orgozoa.

• Rank 2 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 2: Focused Azerite Beam + Focused Energy
  • Minor Slots
    • Worldvein Resonance — Rank 2: Lifeblood
    • Blood of the Enemy — Rank 2: Blood-Soaked
• Rank 3 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • Condensed Life-Force — Rank 3: Guardian of Azeroth + Condensed Life-Force
  • Minor Slots
    • Worldvein Resonance — Rank 3: Lifeblood
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 3: Focused Energy

This is a single-target fight with periodic adds, light movement and a gauntlet between Phase 1 and 2. During Phases 1 and 2, try to time Phantom Singularity and Essence of the Focusing Iris with add waves. Choosing Demon Skin allows you to mitigate more of the incoming damage throughout the encounter, but taking Burning Rush will allow you to navigate faster across the gauntlet. Felhunter can be used to interrupt Conductive Pulse in Phase 2.

For more information, please refer to our Orgozoa strategy guide.

We advise you to use the following essences against The Queen's Court.

• Rank 2 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 2: Concentrated Flame + Ancient Flame
  • Minor Slots
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 2: Focused Energy
    • Worldvein Resonance — Rank 2: Lifeblood
• Rank 3 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • Condensed Life-Force — Rank 3: Guardian of Azeroth + Condensed Life-Force
  • Minor Slots
    • Worldvein Resonance — Rank 3: Lifeblood
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 3: Focused Energy

This is a 2-target council encounter with sporadic adds. Make use of Demonic Circle and Demonic Gateway to minimize movements required to handle Frenetic Charge, Zealous Eruption and Stand Alone!. Pay attention to Queen Azshara when she casts Repeat Performance Decree: you want to avoid casting the same ability twice in a row, lest you incur 1.5 seconds of silence. Try to move every few seconds with during Deferred Sentence to avoid building too many stacks, unless your strategy includes planned discharges in groups. When targeted by Fanatical Verdict you have 8 seconds to position yourself 7 yards away from everyone else. Stagger Potent Sparks deaths to avoid wiping the raid.

For more information, please refer to our The Queen's Court strategy guide.

We advise you to use the following essences against Za'qul, Harbinger of Ny'alotha.

• Rank 2 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 2: Focused Azerite Beam + Focused Energy
  • Minor Slots
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 2: Ancient Flame
    • Blood of the Enemy — Rank 2: Blood-Soaked
• Rank 3 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • Condensed Life-Force — Rank 3: Guardian of Azeroth + Condensed Life-Force
  • Minor Slots
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 3: Focused Energy

This is a single-target fight in 3 different realms, with periodic adds and light movement. During the first phase, dodge Crushing Grasp tentacles and keep dots on every Horrific Summoners. Imp can dispel Dread, in case you need to support healers, but keep in mind that doing so will trigger raid wide damage for each dispel.

At 70% Za'qul will open 3 orange pools leading to the Delirium Realm for those assigned players. Inside the realm you gain 80% haste but you will take increasing shadow damage until you are forced out and back in the Physical Realm. Consider holding both offensive and defensive cooldowns if you are assigned to the Delirium Realm to maximize the amount of time and damage inside. Smart placement of Demonic Circle and Demonic Gateway can help navigate the room, especially when tasked to enter the Fear Realm, where you have to kill Horrific Summoners quickly.

For more information, please refer to our Za'qul, Harbinger of Ny'alotha strategy guide.

We advise you to use the following essences against Queen Azshara.

• Rank 2 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • Essence of the Focusing Iris — Rank 2: Focused Azerite Beam + Focused Energy
  • Minor Slots
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 2: Ancient Flame
    • Blood of the Enemy — Rank 2: Blood-Soaked
• Rank 3 Essences
  • Major Slot
    • Condensed Life-Force — Rank 3: Guardian of Azeroth + Condensed Life-Force
  • Minor Slots
    • Worldvein Resonance — Rank 3: Lifeblood
    • The Crucible of Flame — Rank 3: Ancient Flame

This is an encounter with multiple phases. Warlocks innate survivability makes them a good choice for charging runes. Phase 1 starts with 2 targets, so position yourself in order to maximize DOT uptime on both. Avoid Lightning Orbs and consider using Felhunter to help interrupting Chain Lightning. Place Demonic Circle near the edge of the platform to deal with Beckon and Charged Spear, just make sure nobody is standing between you and Cyranus if you are targeted. Soak Arcane orbs and focus Overzealous Hulk when it spawns.

During intermissions, follow the decrees and soak Arcane Orbs in this priority.

In Phase 2, reposition Demonic Gateway and Demonic Circle accordingly with your raid strategy, to handle Arcane Burst and Arcane Detonation mechanics. Try to line up Phantom Singularity and Essence of the Focusing Iris for when adds spawn.

During Phase 3, if marked by the spear, move behind a Tidemistress to break her shield. Keep DOTs on both Tidemistresses and Azshara, but try to not kill Myrmidon before both Tidemistresses' shields are down.

Enter Phase 4 with all offensive/defensive cooldown up: Essence of Azeroth will empower you for 40 seconds before killing you instantly, whereas System Shock is a powerful damage over time that will last 60 seconds on you. Dodge the Piercing Gazes and be prepared to drain the Ancient Ward when Short Circuit happens.

For more information, please refer to our Queen Azshara strategy guide.