Creeping Death

In the Affliction Warlock talent tree, Creeping Death sits in the Affliction specialization talents, row 5 of 11. It takes 2 points to fill. Its row opens once 8 points are spent in Affliction Talents.

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The tree draws a line into Creeping Death from Absolute Corruption or Siphon Life and Improved Haunt.

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  Absolute Corruption

  Wither is now permanent and deals 15% increased damage. Duration reduced to 24 sec against players.

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  Siphon Life

  Wither deals 30% increased damage and its periodic damage heals you for 5% of the damage dealt.

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  Improved Haunt

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Creeping Death leads on to Summon Darkglare and Summoner's Embrace or Grimoire of Sacrifice.

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  Summon Darkglare

  Summons a Darkglare from the Twisting Nether that increases the damage of your Agony, Wither, and Unstable Affliction by 20% while active. The Darkglare will serve you for 20 sec, blasting its target for (487% of Spell Power) Shadow damage, increased by 10% for every damage over time effect you have active on their current target.

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  Summoner's Embrace

  Increases the damage dealt by your spells and your demon by 3%.

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  Grimoire of Sacrifice

  Sacrifices your demon pet for power, gaining its command demon ability, and causing your spells to sometimes also deal (37.2% of Spell Power) additional Shadow damage. Lasts until cancelled or until you summon a demon pet.

Same row

Also on this row: Cunning Cruelty, Withering Bolt and Dark Harvest.

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  Cunning Cruelty

  Shadow Bolt and Drain Soul have a chance to trigger a Shadow Bolt Volley, dealing Shadow damage to 5 enemies of your current target.

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  Withering Bolt2 ranks

  Shadow Bolt and Drain Soul deal 5% increased damage, up to 15%, per damage over time effect you have active on the target.

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  Dark Harvest

  Consume the life force of each target afflicted by your damaging periodic effects, dealing Shadowflame damage over 3 sec. Damage dealt by Dark Harvest heals you of damage done.