World of Warcraft · Retail 12.1.0.69933

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.

366recorded spells

View spellbook · Selected spell details & sounds

ShowAll recorded spellsActive abilitiesPassive abilitiesAbilitiesTalentsHero talentsPvP talentsPet abilitiesClient variantsFind a spellSearch spellbook

Death Knight · Spellbook & Abilities97–144 of 228

1. Unyielding WillPassiveUnyielding WillAnti-Magic Shell now removes all harmful magical effects when activated, but its cooldown is increased by 20 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
2. Veteran of the Third WarPassiveVeteran of the Third WarStamina increased by 20%. Damage taken reduced by 0%.Select to inspect details and sound files
3. Will of the NecropolisPassiveWill of the NecropolisDamage taken below 30% Health is reduced by 20%.Select to inspect details and sound files
4. 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
5. A Feast of SoulsPassiveA Feast of SoulsWhile you have 2 or more Horsemen aiding you, your [character value][Runic Power spending abilities deal 20%]?c3[Death Coil deals 20% and Epidemic deals 20%][] increased damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
6. Apocalypse NowPassiveApocalypse NowArmy of the Dead and Frostwyrm's Fury call upon all 4 Horsemen to aid you for 20 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
7. 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
8. 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
9. Death ChargePassiveDeath ChargeCall upon your Death Charger to break free of movement impairment effects. For 10 sec, while upon your Death Charger your movement speed is increased by 100%, you cannot be slowed below 100% of normal speed, and you are immune to forced movement effects and knockbacks.Select to inspect details and sound files
10. Death's MessengerPassiveDeath's MessengerReduces the cooldowns of Lichborne and Raise Dead by 30 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
11. 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
12. 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
13. Fury of the HorsemenPassiveFury of the HorsemenEvery 50 Runic Power you spend extends the duration of the Horsemen's aid in combat by 1 sec, up to 5 sec.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. Horsemen's AidPassiveHorsemen's AidWhile at your aid, the Horsemen will occasionally cast Anti-Magic Shell on you and themselves at 80% effectiveness. You may only benefit from this effect every 45 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
16. Hungering ThirstPassiveHungering ThirstThe damage of your diseases and Frost Strike are increased by 5%.Select to inspect details and sound files
17. Mawsworn MenacePassiveMawsworn Menace[character value][Obliterate deals 5]?s207311[Clawing Shadows deals 15][Scourge Strike deals 15]% increased damage and [character value][the cooldown of your Defile is reduced by 5]?a137006[your Remorseless Winter lasts 2 sec longer][the cooldown of your Death and Decay is reduced by 5 sec].Select to inspect details and sound files
18. Mograine's MightPassiveMograine's MightYour damage is increased by 5% and you gain [character value][the benefits of your Death and Decay]?c2[5% critical strike chance][] while inside Mograine's Death and Decay.Select to inspect details and sound files
19. Nazgrim's ConquestPassiveNazgrim's ConquestIf an enemy dies while Nazgrim is active, the strength of Apocalyptic Conquest is increased by 3%. Additionally, each Rune you spend increase its value by 1%.Select to inspect details and sound files
20. On a Paler HorsePassiveOn a Paler HorseWhile outdoors you are able to mount your Acherus Deathcharger in combat.Select to inspect details and sound files
21. Pact of the ApocalypsePassivePact of the ApocalypseWhen you take damage, 5% of the damage is redirected to each active horsemen.Select to inspect details and sound files
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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

1. Rider's ChampionPassiveRider's ChampionSpending Runes has a chance to call forth the aid of a Horsemen for 10 sec. Mograine Casts Death and Decay at his location that follows his position and extends the duration of your diseases by 1.1 sec whenever it deals damage. Whitemane Casts Undeath on your target dealing Shadowfrost damage per stack every 3 sec sec, for 24 sec. Each time Undeath deals damage it gains a stack. Cannot be refreshed. Trollbane Casts Chains of Ice on your target slowing their movement speed by 40% and increasing the damage they take from you by 5% for 8 sec. Nazgrim While Nazgrim is active you gain Apocalyptic Conquest, increasing your Strength by 5%.Select to inspect details and sound files
2. 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
3. Soul RupturePassiveSoul RuptureWhen Reaper's Mark explodes, it deals 10% of the damage dealt to nearby enemies.Select to inspect details and sound files
4. 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
5. Trollbane's Icy FuryPassiveTrollbane's Icy Fury[character value][Obliterate and Frostscythe]?s207311[Clawing Shadows][Scourge Strike] shatter Trollbane's Chains of Ice when hit, dealing Shadowfrost damage to nearby enemies, and slowing them by 40% for 4 sec. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.Select to inspect details and sound files
6. 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
7. Whitemane's FaminePassiveWhitemane's FamineWhen [character value][Obliterate or Frostscythe]?s207311[Clawing Shadows][Scourge Strike] damages an enemy affected by Undeath it gains 1 stacks and infects another nearby enemy.Select to inspect details and sound files
8. 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
9. 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
10. Shroud of WinterPvP TalentShroud of WinterEnemies within 8 yards of you become shrouded in winter, reducing the range of their spells and abilities by 30%.Select to inspect details and sound files
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. ClawPet abilitiesClawClaw the enemy, dealing Physical damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. GnawPet abilitiesGnawBite and tear at a target's limbs, stunning it for 1 sec and dealing damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
21. HookPet abilitiesHookHurl 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. HookPet abilitiesHookHurl 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
23. HuddlePet abilitiesHuddleGo into a defensive crouch, reducing all damage taken by 50% but preventing other actions for 10 sec. Dark Transformation: Unleash a fortifying roar, reducing all damage taken by 50% for 10 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
24. HuddlePet abilitiesHuddleGo into a defensive crouch, reducing all damage taken by 50% but preventing other actions for 10 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files

Inspect selected spell ↓

Talents · Spell 457574

Advertisement

Unyielding Will

Blood · Frost · Unholy

Anti-Magic Shell now removes all harmful magical effects when activated, but its cooldown is increased by 20 sec.

Static client tooltip. Scaled amounts and some conditional values depend on your character.

Type

Passive

School

Physical

Cast

Instant

Range

0 yd

Cooldown

No spell cooldown recorded

Cost

No resource cost recorded

Spell sounds

0 linked files · 0 available

No sound-file link was found in this build’s spell visual and SoundKit tables. Search the full sound archive.

Back to spellbook ↑

This build’s class skill lines, current talents, hero talents, PvP talents and pet skills, plus taught variants. Includes client records that may be hidden or conditional; this is not your character’s learned spell list.

Audio © Blizzard Entertainment. Fan reference, not affiliated.