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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. Anti-Magic ShellAbilitiesAnti-Magic ShellSurrounds you in an Anti-Magic Shell for 5 sec, absorbing up to magic damage and preventing application of harmful magical effects.Select to inspect details and sound files
2. ApocalypseArtifactApocalypseStrikes the enemy, dealing [character value] Physical damage and bursting up to 6 Festering Wounds on the target, summoning a member of your Army of the Dead for 20 sec for each burst Festering Wound.Select to inspect details and sound files
3. Blood FortificationPassiveBlood FortificationYour Blood thickens increasing your Stamina by 40% and your Armor by 45%.Select to inspect details and sound files
4. Blood PlagueAbilitiesBlood PlagueA shadowy disease that drains health from the target over 24 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
5. Chains of IceAbilitiesChains of IceShackles the target and 1 nearby enemy with frozen chains, reducing movement speed by 70% for 8 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
6. ConsumptionArtifactConsumptionStrikes all enemies in front of you with a hungering attack that deals [character value] Physical damage and heals you for 100% of that damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
7. ConsumptionAbilitiesConsumptionStrikes all enemies in front of you with a hungering attack that deals [character value] Physical damage and heals you for 100% of that damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
8. Corpse ExploderAbilitiesCorpse ExploderCause a target corpse to explode in a shower of gore. Does not affect mechanical or elemental corpses.Select to inspect details and sound files
9. Crimson ScourgePassiveCrimson ScourgeYour auto attacks on targets infected with your Blood Plague have a [character value]% chance to make your next Death and Decay cost no runes and reset its cooldown.Select to inspect details and sound files
10. Dark CommandAbilitiesDark CommandCommand the target to attack you, and increases the threat you generate against them by 800% for 6 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
11. Death and DecayAbilitiesDeath and DecayCorrupts the targeted ground, causing Shadow damage over 10 sec to targets within the area.[character value]&c1[ While you remain within the area, your Heart Strike will hit up to [character value] additional targets.][]Select to inspect details and sound files
12. Death and DecayAbilitiesDeath and DecayCorrupts the ground targeted by the Death Knight, causing Shadow damage every sec that targets remain in the area for 10 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
13. Death CoilAbilitiesDeath CoilFires a blast of unholy energy at the target, causing Shadow damage to an enemy or healing an Undead ally for health. Extends the duration of Dread Plague and Virulent Plague by 1.1 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
14. Death GateAbilitiesDeath GateOpens a gate which you can use to return to Ebon Hold. Using a Death Gate while in Ebon Hold will return you back to near your departure point.Select to inspect details and sound files
15. Death GripAbilitiesDeath GripHarnesses the energy that surrounds and binds all matter, drawing the target toward you and slowing their movement speed by 50% for 6 sec and forcing the enemy to attack you.[character value]&!c1[ The cooldown is increased by 10 sec in PvP Combat.][]Select to inspect details and sound files
16. Death's AdvanceAbilitiesDeath's AdvanceFor 10 sec, your movement speed is increased by 35%, you cannot be slowed below 100% of normal speed, and you are immune to forced movement effects and knockbacks. Passive: You cannot be slowed below 70% of normal speed.Select to inspect details and sound files
17. Death's CaressAbilitiesDeath's CaressReach out with necrotic tendrils, dealing Shadow damage and applying Blood Plague to your target and generating 2 Bone Shield charges. Blood Plague A shadowy disease that drains health from the target over 24 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
18. Festering WoundPassiveFestering WoundFestering Strike applies a pustulent lesion that will burst on death or when damaged by Scourge Strike, dealing Shadow damage and generating 3 Runic Power. Stacks up to [character value] times on any target.Select to inspect details and sound files
19. Frost BreathAbilitiesFrost BreathSummons Sindragosa, who breathes frost on all enemies within 40 yd in front of you, dealing Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50% for 10 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
20. Frost FeverAbilitiesFrost FeverA disease that deals Frost damage over 24 sec and has a chance to grant the Death Knight Runic Power each time it deals damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
21. LichborneAbilitiesLichborneDraw upon unholy energy to become Undead for 10 sec, increasing Leech by 6% and making you immune to Charm, Fear, and Sleep.Select to inspect details and sound files
22. Mastery: Blood ShieldPassiveMastery: Blood ShieldEach time you heal yourself with Death Strike, you gain.1% of the amount healed as a Physical damage absorption shield, up to 50% of your maximum health. Also increases your attack power.1%.Select to inspect details and sound files
23. On a Pale HorsePassiveOn a Pale HorseYou are as hard to stop as death itself, increasing your mounted speed by 20%.Select to inspect details and sound files
24. ParryPassiveParryGives a chance to parry enemy melee attacks.Select to inspect details and sound files

1. Path of FrostAbilitiesPath of FrostActivates a freezing aura for 10 min that creates ice beneath your feet, allowing party or raid members within 50 yards to walk on water. Usable while mounted, but being attacked or damaged will cancel the effect.Select to inspect details and sound files
2. Raise AllyAbilitiesRaise AllyPours dark energy into a dead target, reuniting spirit and body to allow the target to reenter battle with 60% health and at least 20% mana.Select to inspect details and sound files
3. RipostePassiveRiposteYou gain Parry equal to 100% of your Critical Strike from gear.Select to inspect details and sound files
4. Rune StrikeAbilitiesRune StrikeStrike the target for Physical damage. This attack cannot be dodged, blocked, or parried.Select to inspect details and sound files
5. RuneforgingAbilitiesRuneforgingAllows the Death Knight to emblazon their weapon with runes.Select to inspect details and sound files
6. Sindragosa's FuryArtifactSindragosa's FurySummons Sindragosa, who breathes frost on all enemies within 40 yd in front of you, dealing Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50% for 10 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
7. Single-Button AssistantAbilitiesSingle-Button AssistantCasts damaging abilities for use in combat, rotating through them based on priority. The global cooldown of abilities used through the Single-Button Assistant is 25% longer.Select to inspect details and sound files
8. Abomination LimbTalentsAbomination LimbSprout an additional limb, pulling enemies further than 8 yds from you every 1 sec sec. The same enemy can only be pulled once every 4 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
9. Anti-Magic BarrierPassiveAnti-Magic BarrierReduces the cooldown of Anti-Magic Shell by 20 sec and increases its duration and amount absorbed by 40%.Select to inspect details and sound files
10. Anti-Magic ZoneTalentsAnti-Magic ZonePlaces an Anti-Magic Zone for 6 sec, reducing the magic damage taken by party or raid members by [character value]%.Select to inspect details and sound files
11. AsphyxiateTalentsAsphyxiateLifts the enemy target off the ground, crushing their throat with dark energy and stunning them for 5 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
12. Blinding SleetTalentsBlinding SleetTargets in a cone in front of you are blinded, causing them to wander disoriented for 5 sec. Damage may cancel the effect. When Blinding Sleet ends, enemies are slowed by 50% for 6 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
13. Blood BoilTalentsBlood BoilDeals Shadow damage to all enemies within yds.Select to inspect details and sound files
14. Blood BondPassiveBlood BondWhile you are below 50% health, your Ghoul sacrifices 4% of its maximum health to heal you for[character percentage] of your maximum health every sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
15. Blood FeastPassiveBlood FeastAnti-Magic Shell heals you for 100% of the damage it absorbs.Select to inspect details and sound files
16. BloodshotPassiveBloodshotWhile Blood Shield is active, you deal 8% increased damage and damage taken is reduced by 4%.Select to inspect details and sound files
17. BloodwormsPassiveBloodwormsYour auto attacks have a chance to summon a Bloodworm. Bloodworms deal minor damage to your target for 15 sec and then burst, healing you for 15% of your missing health. If you drop below 50% health, your Bloodworms will immediately burst and heal you.Select to inspect details and sound files
18. Bloody ReflectionPassiveBloody ReflectionWhile Blood Shield is active, taking direct damage reflects Shadow damage back to the attacker. Blood Shield can now absorb up to 65% of your maximum health.Select to inspect details and sound files
19. Bone CollectorPassiveBone CollectorWhen you would pull an enemy generate 1 charge 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
20. Cleaving StrikesPassiveCleaving StrikesFrostscythe deals 20% increased damage during Remorseless Winter.Heart Strike hits up to 3Scourge Strike and Festering Strike deal 10% increased damage. additional enemies while you remain in Death and Decay. When leaving your Death and Decay you retain its bonus effects for 4 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
21. CoagulopathyPassiveCoagulopathyEnemies affected by Blood Plague take 5% increased damage from you and Death Strike increases the damage of your Blood Plague by 10% for 15 sec, stacking up to [character value] times.Select to inspect details and sound files
22. ConsumptionTalentsConsumptionEmpower the runes in your weapon, reducing the damage you take over the duration and unleashing a devastating attack that deals Shadow damage and consumes up to 75% of your Blood Plague instantly from enemies in front of you. I: Consumes up to 25% of your Blood Plague. While empowering, your damage taken is reduced by 5% and an additional 8 sec after empowering. II: Consumes up to 50% of your Blood Plague. While empowering, your damage taken is reduced by 10% and an additional 4 sec after empowering. III: Consumes up to 75% of your Blood Plague. While empowering, your damage taken is reduced by 15% and an additional 2 sec after empowering.Select to inspect details and sound files
23. Control UndeadTalentsControl UndeadDominates the target undead creature up to level 38, forcing it to do your bidding for 5 min.Select to inspect details and sound files
24. Dance of MidnightPassiveDance of MidnightWhen you consume a Rune you have a chance to call a Dancing Rune Weapon to your aid for 8 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files

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Death Coil

Blood · Frost · Unholy

Fires a blast of unholy energy at the target, causing Shadow damage to an enemy or healing an Undead ally for health.

Extends the duration of Dread Plague and Virulent Plague by 1.1 sec.

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

Type

Active

School

Shadow

Cast

Instant

Range

30 yd

Cooldown

No spell cooldown recorded

Cost

300 Runic Power

Client level

2

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