Swift Artifice

In the Affliction Warlock talent tree, Swift Artifice sits in the Warlock class talents, row 9 of 10. It is a single-point node. Its row opens once 23 points are spent in Class Talents.

Connected above

The tree draws a line into Swift Artifice from Strength of Will or Dark Accord.

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  Strength of Will

  Unending Resolve reduces damage taken by an additional 15%.

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  Dark Accord

  Reduces the cooldown of Unending Resolve by 45 sec.

Connected below

Swift Artifice leads on to Pact of Gluttony.

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  Pact of Gluttony

  Healthstones you conjure for yourself are now Demonic Healthstones and can be used multiple times in combat. Demonic Healthstones cannot be traded. Instantly restores 25% health, plus over 6 sec. 60 sec cooldown.

Same row

Also on this row: Soul Link, Frequent Traveler, Fel Synergy and Oppressive Darkness.

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  Soul Link2 ranks

  5% of all damage you take is taken by your demon pet instead.

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  Frequent Traveler
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  Fel Synergy2 ranks

  Soul Leech also heals you for 8% and your pet for 25% of the absorption it grants.

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  Oppressive Darkness

  Reduces the cooldown of Shadowfury by 15 sec and increases its radius by 2 yds. Reduces the cooldown of Howl of Terror by 5 sec and it now fears 5 additional enemies.