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Death Knight Spellbook

Death Knights are a hero class, which means they start at higher level. Death Knights are a melee class with an emphasis on causing diseases and using dark magic.

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1. VoraciousPassiveVoraciousDeath Strike's healing is increased by 5% and grants you 15% Leech for 8 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
2. Will of the NecropolisPassiveWill of the NecropolisDamage taken below 30% Health is reduced by 20%.Select to inspect details and sound files
3. Wraith WalkTalentsWraith WalkEmbrace the power of the Shadowlands, removing all root effects and increasing your movement speed by 70% for 4 sec. Taking any action cancels the effect. While active, your movement speed cannot be reduced below [character value]%.Select to inspect details and sound files
4. Bind in DarknessPassiveBind in DarknessBlood Boil deals 30% increased damage, and is now Shadowfrost. Shadowfrost damage applies 2 stacks to Reaper's Mark and 4 stacks when it is a critical strike.Select to inspect details and sound files
5. Blood-Soaked GroundPassiveBlood-Soaked GroundWhile you are within your Death and Decay, your physical damage taken is reduced by 8% and your chance to gain Vampiric Strike is increased by 5%.Select to inspect details and sound files
6. Bloody FortitudePassiveBloody FortitudeIcebound Fortitude reduces all damage you take by up to an additional 20% based on your missing health. Killing an enemy that yields experience or honor reduces the cooldown of Icebound Fortitude by 3 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
7. Dark TalonsPassiveDark TalonsMarrowrend and Heart Strike have a 25% chance to grant 3 stacks of Icy Talons and increase its maximum stacks by the same amount for 6 sec. Runic Power spending abilities count as Shadowfrost while Icy Talons is active.Select to inspect details and sound files
8. Death's MessengerPassiveDeath's MessengerReduces the cooldowns of Lichborne and Raise Dead by 30 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
9. DesecratePassiveDesecrateDeath and Decay deals its damage 33.3333% faster.Select to inspect details and sound files
10. Expelling ShieldPassiveExpelling ShieldWhen an enemy deals direct damage to your Anti-Magic Shell, their cast speed is reduced by 10% for 6 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
11. ExterminatePassiveExterminateAfter Reaper's Mark explodes, your next 2 Marrowrends cost 1 Runes and summon 2 scythes to strike your enemies. The first scythe strikes your target for Shadowfrost damage and has a 100% chance to grant Killing Machine, the second scythe strikes all enemies around your target for Shadowfrost damage[character value][ and applies Blood Plague]?(a441894&)[ and applies Frost Fever][]. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.Select to inspect details and sound files
12. Frenzied BloodthirstPassiveFrenzied BloodthirstEssence of the Blood Queen stacks 2 additional times and increases the damage of your Death Coil and Death Strike by 5% per stack.Select to inspect details and sound files
13. Gift of the San'laynPassiveGift of the San'laynWhile Dancing Rune Weapon is active you gain Gift of the San'layn. Gift of the San'layn increases the effectiveness of your Essence of the Blood Queen by 80%, and Vampiric Strike replaces your [character value][Heart Strike]?s207311[Clawing Shadows][Scourge Strike] for the duration.Select to inspect details and sound files
14. Grim ReaperPassiveGrim ReaperReaper's Mark initial strike grants [character value]][3 charges of Bone Shield][Killing Machine]. Reaper's Mark explosion deals up to 30% increased damage based on your target's missing health.Select to inspect details and sound files
15. Incite TerrorPassiveIncite TerrorVampiric Strike and [character value][Heart Strike]?s207311[Clawing Shadows][Scourge Strike] cause your targets to take 1% increased Shadow damage, up to[character percentage] for 15 sec. Vampiric Strike benefits from Incite Terror at 400% effectiveness.Select to inspect details and sound files
16. InevitablePassiveInevitableBlood Plague deals up to 30% increased damage based on the target's missing health. Vampiric Strike grants maximum stacks of Clawing Shadows.Select to inspect details and sound files
17. Infliction of SorrowPassiveInfliction of SorrowWhen Vampiric Strike damages an enemy affected by your Blood Plague, it extends the duration of the disease by 3.1 sec, and deals 10% of the remaining damage to the enemy.Select to inspect details and sound files
18. Newly TurnedPassiveNewly TurnedRaise Ally revives players at full health and grants you and your ally an absorb shield equal to 20% of your maximum health.Select to inspect details and sound files
19. Pact of the DeathbringerPassivePact of the DeathbringerWhen you suffer a damaging effect equal to 25% of your maximum health, you instantly cast Death Pact at 50% effectiveness. May only occur every 2 min. When a Reaper's Mark explodes, the cooldowns of this effect and Death Pact are reduced by 5 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
20. Pact of the San'laynPassivePact of the San'laynYou store 10% of all Shadow damage dealt into your Blood Beast to explode for additional damage when it expires.Select to inspect details and sound files
21. Reaper's MarkHero talentsReaper's MarkViciously slice into the soul of your enemy, dealing Shadowfrost damage and applying Reaper's Mark. Each time you deal Shadow or Frost damage, add a stack of Reaper's Mark. After 12 sec or reaching [character value] stacks, the mark explodes, dealing damage per stack. Reaper's Mark travels to an unmarked enemy nearby if the target dies.Select to inspect details and sound files
22. Reaper's OnslaughtPassiveReaper's OnslaughtReduces the cooldown of Reaper's Mark by 15 sec, but the amount of Marrowrends empowered by Exterminate is reduced by 1.Select to inspect details and sound files
23. Rune Carved PlatesPassiveRune Carved PlatesEach Rune spent reduces the magic damage you take.1% and each Rune generated reduces the physical damage you take.1% for 5 sec, up to [character value] times.Select to inspect details and sound files
24. Sanguine ScentPassiveSanguine ScentYour Death Coil, Epidemic and Death Strike have a 15% increased chance to trigger Vampiric Strike when damaging enemies below 35% health.Select to inspect details and sound files

1. Soul RupturePassiveSoul RuptureWhen Reaper's Mark explodes, it deals 10% of the damage dealt to nearby enemies.Select to inspect details and sound files
2. Swift and PainfulPassiveSwift and PainfulIf no enemies are struck by Soul Rupture, you gain 10% Strength for 8 sec. Wave of Souls is 100% more effective on the main target of your Reaper's Mark.Select to inspect details and sound files
3. The Blood is LifePassiveThe Blood is Life[character value][Dancing Rune Weapon]?s275699[Apocalypse][Dark Transformation] summons a Blood Beast to attack your enemy for 10 sec. Each time the Blood Beast attacks, it stores a portion of the damage dealt. When the Blood Beast dies, it explodes, dealing 15% of the damage accumulated to nearby enemies and healing the Death Knight for the same amount. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.Select to inspect details and sound files
4. Vampiric AuraPassiveVampiric AuraYour Leech is increased by 2%. While Lichborne is active, the Leech bonus of this effect is increased by 100%, and it affects 4 allies within 12 yds.Select to inspect details and sound files
5. Vampiric SpeedPassiveVampiric SpeedDeath's Advance and Wraith Walk movement speed bonuses are increased by 10%. Activating Death's Advance or Wraith Walk increases 4 nearby allies movement speed by 20% for 5 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
6. Vampiric StrikePassiveVampiric StrikeYour Death Coil, Epidemic and Death Strike have a 25% chance to make your next [character value][Heart Strike]?s207311[Clawing Shadows][Scourge Strike] become Vampiric Strike. Vampiric Strike heals you for 1% of your maximum health and grants you Essence of the Blood Queen, increasing your Haste by 1.1%, up to.1% for 20 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
7. Visceral StrengthPassiveVisceral StrengthWhen Crimson Scourge is consumed, you gain 6% Strength for 12 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
8. Wave of SoulsPassiveWave of SoulsReaper's Mark sends forth bursts of Shadowfrost energy and back, dealing Shadowfrost damage both ways to all enemies caught in its path. Wave of Souls critical strikes cause enemies to take 5% increased Shadowfrost damage for 15 sec, stacking up to 2 times, and it is always a critical strike on its way back.Select to inspect details and sound files
9. Wither AwayPassiveWither AwayBlood Plague deals its damage [character value][100]?a134735[100][75]% faster, and the second scythe of Exterminate applies Blood Plague.Select to inspect details and sound files
10. Dark SimulacrumPvP TalentDark SimulacrumPlaces a dark ward on an enemy player that persists for 12 sec, triggering when the enemy next spends mana on a spell, and allowing the Death Knight to unleash an exact duplicate of that spell.Select to inspect details and sound files
11. Death ChainPvP TalentDeath ChainChains [character value] enemies together, dealing [character value] Shadow damage and causing [character value]% of all damage taken to also be received by the others in the chain. Lasts for 10 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
12. Decomposing AuraPvP TalentDecomposing AuraAll enemies within 8 yards slowly decay, losing up to [character value]% of their max health every [character value] sec. Max [character value] stacks. Lasts 6 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
13. Murderous IntentPvP TalentMurderous IntentYou focus the assault on this target, increasing their damage taken by 3% for 6 sec. Each unique player that attacks the target increases the damage taken by an additional 3%, stacking up to [character value] times. Your melee attacks refresh the duration of Focused Assault.Select to inspect details and sound files
14. Price of ProgressPvP TalentPrice of ProgressYou sacrifice 1% of your health every 1 sec sec and in exchange you cannot be slowed below 90% of normal speed, and you are immune to forced movement effects and knockbacks. Lasts until cancelled.Select to inspect details and sound files
15. StrangulatePvP TalentStrangulateShadowy tendrils constrict an enemy's throat, silencing them for 4 sec ( sec when used on a target who is casting a spell).Select to inspect details and sound files
16. AvoidancePassiveAvoidanceReduces the damage your summoned ghoul takes from creature area of effect attacks by an additional 80%. Reduces the range at which enemies detect your pet.Select to inspect details and sound files
17. ClawPet abilitiesClawClaw the enemy, dealing Physical damage. Dark Transformation: Rakes with deformed claws, dealing Shadow damage to the target and to all enemies nearby the monstrosity.Select to inspect details and sound files
18. ClawPet abilitiesClawClaw the enemy, dealing Physical damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
19. CleaverPet abilitiesCleaverHack at the enemy, dealing[character percentage] of normal melee damage. Dark Transformation: Expel vile gas, dealing[character percentage] of normal melee damage as Shadow to all enemies within yds.Select to inspect details and sound files
20. CleaverPet abilitiesCleaverHack at the enemy, dealing[character percentage] of normal melee damage. Dark Transformation: Expel vile gas, dealing[character percentage] of normal melee damage as Shadow to all enemies within yds.Select to inspect details and sound files
21. Flesh HookPet abilitiesFlesh HookHurl a hook, pulling the target. If the target is Immune, the abomination is instead pulled to the target. Dark Transformation: Hurl a hook, pulling the target, and immobilizing them for 2 sec. If the target is Immune, the flesh golem is instead pulled to the target.Select to inspect details and sound files
22. Gastric BloatPet abilitiesGastric BloatProduce excess bile, becoming coated in it, reducing all damage taken by 50% for 10 sec. Dark Transformation: Bloat with gastric gases, reducing all damage taken by 60% for 10 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
23. GnawPet abilitiesGnawBite and tear at a target's limbs, dealing light damage and stunning for 1 sec. Dark Transformation: Strike an enemy with a smashing attack, dealing Physical damage and stunning for 2 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
24. GnawPet abilitiesGnawBite and tear at a target's limbs, stunning it for 1 sec and dealing damage.Select to inspect details and sound files

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Talents · Spell 273953

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Voracious

Blood

Death Strike's healing is increased by 5% and grants you 15% Leech for 8 sec.

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Type

Passive

School

Shadow

Cast

Instant

Range

0 yd

Cooldown

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Cost

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