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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 PlagueAbilitiesBlood PlagueA shadowy disease that drains health from the target over 24 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. Dark SuccorPassiveDark SuccorWhen you kill an enemy that yields experience or honor, your next Death Strike within 20 sec is free and heals for an additional 10% of maximum health.Select to inspect details and sound files
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. Dual WieldPassiveDual WieldAllows one-hand and off-hand weapons to be equipped in the off-hand.Select to inspect details and sound files
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. FrostreaperPassiveFrostreaperKilling Machine also causes your next Obliterate to deal Frost damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
21. Glacial AdvanceAbilitiesGlacial AdvanceSummon glacial spikes from the ground that advance forward, each dealing Frost damage near their eruption point and applying Razorice.Select to inspect details and sound files
22. 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
23. Mastery: Frozen HeartPassiveMastery: Frozen HeartIncreases the damage of your Frost abilities.1%.Select to inspect details and sound files
24. Might of the Frozen WastesPassiveMight of the Frozen WastesWielding a two-handed weapon increases Obliterate damage by 30%, Frostscythe damage by 30%, and your auto attack critical strikes always grant Killing Machine.Select to inspect details and sound files

1. 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
2. ParryPassiveParryGives a chance to parry enemy melee attacks.Select to inspect details and sound files
3. 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
4. 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
5. Remorseless WinterAbilitiesRemorseless WinterDrain the warmth of life from all nearby enemies within a character-dependent radius, dealing Frost damage over 8 sec and reducing their movement speed by 20%.Select to inspect details and sound files
6. RimePassiveRimeFrost Strike and Glacial Advance have a 45% chance to cause your next Howling Blast to consume no runes and deal 275% additional damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
7. Rune StrikeAbilitiesRune StrikeStrike the target for Physical damage. This attack cannot be dodged, blocked, or parried.Select to inspect details and sound files
8. RuneforgingAbilitiesRuneforgingAllows the Death Knight to emblazon their weapon with runes.Select to inspect details and sound files
9. Runic EmpowermentPassiveRunic EmpowermentEach Runic Power you spend has a.1% chance to instantly grant you a Rune.Select to inspect details and sound files
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. AvalanchePassiveAvalancheCasting Howling Blast with Rime active causes jagged icicles to fall on enemies nearby your target, applying Razorice and dealing Frost damage.Select to inspect details and sound files
16. Biting ColdPassiveBiting ColdRemorseless Winter damage is increased by 35%. The first time Remorseless Winter deals damage to 3 different enemies, you gain Rime.Select to inspect details and sound files
17. 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
18. 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
19. BonegrinderPassiveBonegrinderConsuming Killing Machine grants 1% critical strike chance for 10 sec, stacking up to times. At stacks your next Killing Machine consumes the stacks and grants you 10% increased Frost damage for 10 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
20. Breath of SindragosaTalentsBreath of SindragosaCall upon Sindragosa's aid in battle for 8 sec, continuously dealing Frost damage every 1 sec sec to enemies in a cone in front of you. Consuming Killing Machine or Rime increases the duration by 0.8.1 sec. Deals reduced damage to secondary targets. Grants a charge of Empower Rune Weapon at the start and 2 Runes at the end.Select to inspect details and sound files
21. Chosen of FrostbroodPassiveChosen of FrostbroodFrostwyrm's Fury deals 100% increased damage to the first enemy it hits and grants you 15% Haste for 12 sec.Select to inspect details and sound files
22. Chosen of FrostbroodPassiveChosen of FrostbroodFrostwyrm's Fury extends the duration of an active Pillar of Frost by 2.1 sec. Enduring Strength grants an additional 4% Strength.Select to inspect details and sound files
23. Chosen of FrostbroodPassiveChosen of FrostbroodAll Frost damage increased by 10%. Frostwyrm's Fury deals 100% increased damage. After the Frostwyrm flies away, you may cast Frostwyrm's Fury again to recall it at 50% effectiveness.Select to inspect details and sound files
24. 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

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Avalanche

Frost

Casting Howling Blast with Rime active causes jagged icicles to fall on enemies nearby your target, applying Razorice and dealing Frost damage.

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

Client level

1

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