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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. Foul BulwarkPassiveFoul BulwarkEach charge of Bone Shield increases your maximum health by[character percentage].Select to inspect details and sound files
2. Frigid ExecutionerPassiveFrigid ExecutionerRunic Empowerment has a 25% chance to refund 1 additional Runes.Select to inspect details and sound files
3. Frost StrikeTalentsFrost StrikeChill your [character value][character value]==0[weapon with icy power and quickly strike the enemy, dealing Frost damage.][weapons with icy power and quickly strike the enemy with both, dealing a total of Frost damage.]Select to inspect details and sound files
4. FrostbanePassiveFrostbaneEach foe struck with Glacial Advance has a chance to transform your next Frost Strike into Frostbane. The chance increases with the number of Razorice stacks on the target. Frostbane Start a frozen onslaught that strikes twice, unleashing the chilling essence of winter, dealing Frost damage to all enemies caught in its wake with each strike. Each enemy struck reduces the damage dealt to the next foe by 5%, down to 40%.Select to inspect details and sound files
5. FrostreaperPassiveFrostreaperObliterate deals 10% increased damage and has a chance to tether the souls of its target and a nearby enemy to yours. Frost Strike severs the tethers, dealing Shadowfrost damage to both foes.Select to inspect details and sound files
6. FrostscytheTalentsFrostscytheA sweeping attack that strikes all enemies in front of you for Frost damage. Deals reduced damage beyond 5 targets. Consumes Killing Machine to have its critical strikes deal 4 times the normal damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
7. Frostwyrm's FuryTalentsFrostwyrm's FurySummons a frostwyrm who breathes on all enemies within 40 yd in front of you, dealing Frost damage, stunning enemies for 3 sec, and slowing movement speed by 50% for 10 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
8. Gathering StormPassiveGathering StormEach Rune spent during Remorseless Winter increases its damage by 10%, and extends its duration.1 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
9. Gorefiend's GraspTalentsGorefiend's GraspShadowy tendrils coil around all enemies within a character-dependent radius of a hostile or friendly target, pulling them to the target's location and Silencing them for 3 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
10. Grip of the DeadPassiveGrip of the DeadDefile reduces the movement speed of enemies within its area by 90%, decaying by 10% every sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
11. Harbinger of DoomPassiveHarbinger of DoomSudden Doom triggers 30% more often and can accumulate up to charges. Summoning a Lesser Ghoul with Scourge Strike reduces the cooldown of Putrefy by 2.5.1 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
12. Heart StrikeTalentsHeart StrikeInstantly strike the target and 1 other nearby enemy, causing Physical damage, and reducing enemies' movement speed by 20% for 8 sec Generates 5 bonus Runic Power, plus 2 Runic Power per additional enemy struck.Select to inspect details and sound files
13. HeartbreakerPassiveHeartbreakerYour Heart Strike generates 2 additional Runic Power per target hit.Select to inspect details and sound files
14. HemostasisPassiveHemostasisEach enemy hit by Blood Boil increases the damage and healing done by your next Death Strike by 8%, stacking up to [character value] times.Select to inspect details and sound files
15. Howling BladesPassiveHowling BladesRime empowered Howling Blast unleashes 2 icy blades at its target that deal Frost damage and have 15% chance to grant Killing Machine.Select to inspect details and sound files
16. Howling BlastTalentsHowling BlastBlast the target with a frigid wind, dealing Frost damage and applying Frost Fever to the target. Frost Fever A disease that deals [character value] Frost damage over 24 sec and has a chance to grant the Death Knight [character value] Runic Power each time it deals damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
17. Ice PrisonPassiveIce PrisonChains of Ice now also roots enemies for 4 sec but its cooldown is increased to 12 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
18. Icebound FortitudeTalentsIcebound FortitudeYour blood freezes, granting immunity to Stun effects and reducing all damage you take by 30% for 8 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
19. IcebreakerPassiveIcebreakerWhen empowered by Rime, Howling Blast deals 30% increased damage to your primary target.Select to inspect details and sound files
20. Icy Death TorrentPassiveIcy Death TorrentYour auto attack critical strikes have a chance to send out a torrent of ice dealing Frost damage to enemies in front of you.Select to inspect details and sound files
21. Icy OnslaughtPassiveIcy OnslaughtFrost Strike and Glacial Advance now cause your next Frost Strike and Glacial Advance to deal 15% increased damage and cost 5 more Runic Power. This effect stacks until the next Runic Empowerment.Select to inspect details and sound files
22. Icy TalonsPassiveIcy TalonsYour Runic Power spending abilities increase your melee attack speed by 6% for 10 sec, stacking up to [character value] times.Select to inspect details and sound files
23. Improved Bone ShieldPassiveImproved Bone ShieldBone Shield increases your Haste by 10% and it can stack 2 additional times.Select to inspect details and sound files
24. Improved Vampiric BloodPassiveImproved Vampiric BloodVampiric Blood's healing and absorb amount is increased by 5% and duration by 2 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files

1. Inexorable AssaultPassiveInexorable AssaultGain Inexorable Assault every 4 sec sec, stacking up to [character value] times. Obliterate and Frostscythe consume up to 3 stacks, dealing an additional Frost damage for each stack consumed.Select to inspect details and sound files
2. Infected ClawsPassiveInfected ClawsThe infected claws of your ghouls have a chance to sicken the foe, dealing Shadow damage over 12 sec. When reapplied, any remaining damage is added to the new effect.Select to inspect details and sound files
3. Insatiable BladePassiveInsatiable BladeDancing Rune Weapon's cooldown is reduced by 30 sec and now generates 5 Bone Shield charges.Select to inspect details and sound files
4. Insidious ChillPassiveInsidious ChillYour auto-attacks reduce the target's auto-attack speed by 5% for 30 sec, stacking up to [character value] times.Select to inspect details and sound files
5. Iron HeartPassiveIron HeartBlood Shield's duration is increased by 2 sec and it absorbs 20% more damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
6. Killing MachinePassiveKilling MachineYour auto attack critical strikes have a chance to make your next Obliterate deal Frost damage and critically strike, or make your next Frostscythe critically strike for 4 times the normal damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
7. Killing StreakPassiveKilling StreakObliterate and Frostscythe consume all Killing Machines to deal 25% increased critical strike damage and grant 1.5.1% Haste for 8 sec for each stack consumed. Multiple applications may overlap.Select to inspect details and sound files
8. Leeching StrikePassiveLeeching StrikeHeart Strike heals you for 0.25.2% health for each enemy hit while affected by Blood Plague.Select to inspect details and sound files
9. LifebloodPassiveLifebloodDeath Strike heals for an additional 20% of its healing over 5 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
10. Lord of the DeadPassiveLord of the DeadPutrefying a Lesser Ghoul has a 100% chance to reanimate it as a Magus of the Dead who hurls Frostbolts and Shadow Bolts at your foes for 15 sec. When you control 3 Magus of the Dead, sacrifice them to summon their Lord of the Dead for 15 sec, casting Frostbolts that chain between [character value] enemies. Magus with higher remaining duration grant increased power.Select to inspect details and sound files
11. Magus of the DeadPassiveMagus of the DeadDark Transformation and Army of the Dead summon a Magus of the Dead who hurls Frostbolts and Shadow Bolts at your foes for 15 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
12. March of DarknessPassiveMarch of DarknessDeath's Advance grants an additional 25% movement speed over the first 3 sec. Movement speed while using Price of Progress is increased by 5%.Select to inspect details and sound files
13. MarrowrendTalentsMarrowrendSmash the target, dealing Physical damage and generating 3 charges of Bone Shield. Bone Shield Surrounds you with a barrier of whirling bones, increasing Armor by [character value], and your Haste by 0%. Each melee attack against you consumes a charge. Lasts 30 sec or until all charges are consumed.Select to inspect details and sound files
14. Mind FreezeTalentsMind FreezeSmash the target's mind with cold, interrupting spellcasting and preventing any spell in that school from being cast for 5 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
15. MorbidityPassiveMorbidityDiseased enemies take 1% increased damage from you per disease they are affected.Select to inspect details and sound files
16. Murderous EfficiencyPassiveMurderous EfficiencyConsuming the Killing Machine effect has a 20% chance to grant you 1 Rune.Select to inspect details and sound files
17. NorthwindsPassiveNorthwindsHowling Blast now hits an additional target with maximum effectiveness. Rime increases Howling Blast damage done by an additional 75%.Select to inspect details and sound files
18. Null MagicPassiveNull MagicMagic damage taken is reduced by 8% and the duration of harmful Magic effects against you are reduced by 35%.Select to inspect details and sound files
19. ObliterateTalentsObliterateA brutal attack [character value][character value]==0[that deals Physical and Frost damage.][with both weapons that deals a total of Physical and Frost damage.]Select to inspect details and sound files
20. ObliterationPassiveObliterationDuring Pillar of Frost, Frost Strike, Glacial Advance, and Howling Blast always grant Killing Machine and have a 20% chance to generate a Rune. Additionally during Pillar of Frost, Empower Rune Weapon causes your next Obliterate or Frostscythe to cost no Runes.Select to inspect details and sound files
21. OsmosisPassiveOsmosisAnti-Magic Shell increases healing received by 15%.Select to inspect details and sound files
22. OssuaryPassiveOssuaryWhile you have at least 5 Bone Shield charges, the cost of Death Strike is reduced by Runic Power. Additionally, your maximum Runic Power is increased.Select to inspect details and sound files
23. OutbreakTalentsOutbreakInflicts the target with Dread Plague and Virulent Plague. Dread Plague A malicious plague that deals [character value] Shadow damage over 24 sec. Explodes for Shadow damage to nearby enemies and infects one when the host dies. Can only be applied to 1 hosts at a time. Virulent Plague An infectious plague that spreads to all nearby enemies, dealing [character value] Shadow damage over 24 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
24. OutnumberPassiveOutnumberEach Lesser Ghoul increases the damage of your permanent Ghoul by 10%, and Dark Transformation additionally empowers the Claw attacks of your Lesser Ghouls to Sweeping Claws. Sweeping Claws Rakes an enemy with deformed claws, dealing Shadow damage to the target and Shadow damage to nearby enemies.Select to inspect details and sound files

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Heartbreaker

Blood

Your Heart Strike generates 2 additional Runic Power per target hit.

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

Type

Passive

School

Shadow

Cast

Instant

Range

0 yd

Cooldown

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Cost

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