Spells /Curse of Weakness

Spell · Warlock · Affliction · Shadow · Ranks 1-6

Curse of Weakness

Curse of Weakness, a Warlock Affliction ability, was changed in WoW Forever: Rank 6 Physical damage done reduced 31 in Classic Era, 37 in Forever. 6 of 6 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 6: 175 Mana, 30 yd range, instant cast, requires level 52 (Physical damage done reduced 31 in Classic Era, 37 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 37 for 2 min."). Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Shadow · Rank 1 changed

Curse of Weakness (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 1 · Shadow school

20 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 4

Damage caused by the target is reduced by 3 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 3.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 1 · Shadow school

20 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 4

Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 4 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 4.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.	Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -4, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -4, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 2 changed

Curse of Weakness (Rank 2) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 2 · Shadow school

35 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 12

Damage caused by the target is reduced by 6 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 6.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 2 · Shadow school

35 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 12

Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 7 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 7.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.	Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -7, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -7, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 3 changed

Curse of Weakness (Rank 3) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 3 · Shadow school

70 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 22

Damage caused by the target is reduced by 10 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 10.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 3 · Shadow school

70 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 22

Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 12 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 12.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.	Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -11, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -12, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 4 changed

Curse of Weakness (Rank 4) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 4 · Shadow school

95 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 32

Damage caused by the target is reduced by 15 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 15.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 4 · Shadow school

95 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 32

Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 18 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 18.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.	Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -16, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -18, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 5 changed

Curse of Weakness (Rank 5) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 5 · Shadow school

130 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 42

Damage caused by the target is reduced by 22 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 22.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 5 · Shadow school

130 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 42

Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 26 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 26.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.	Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -23, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -26, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 6 changed

Curse of Weakness (Rank 6) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 6 · Shadow school

175 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 52

Damage caused by the target is reduced by 31 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 31.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Curse of Weakness

Rank 6 · Shadow school

175 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant

Requires level 52

Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 37 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.

Physical damage done reduced by 37.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.	Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by $s1 for $d. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -32, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 13, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -37, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 1, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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What changed for Curse of Weakness in WoW Forever

Rank 1 changed Physical damage done reduced 3 in Classic Era, 4 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 4 for 2 min."
Rank 2 changed Physical damage done reduced 6 in Classic Era, 7 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 7 for 2 min."
Rank 3 changed Physical damage done reduced 10 in Classic Era, 12 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 12 for 2 min."
Rank 4 changed Physical damage done reduced 15 in Classic Era, 18 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 18 for 2 min."
Rank 5 changed Physical damage done reduced 22 in Classic Era, 26 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 26 for 2 min."
Rank 6 changed Physical damage done reduced 31 in Classic Era, 37 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 37 for 2 min."

Curse of Weakness changes between Forever builds

Differs from Classic Era in every Forever build since Sep 16, 2026

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Questions about Curse of Weakness

Was Curse of Weakness nerfed in WoW Forever?

Curse of Weakness is listed as changed, not nerfed or buffed: no cast time, cost, cooldown or range moved in WoW Forever compared with Classic Era. The change is to its effect values. Rank 6: Physical damage done reduced 31 in Classic Era, 37 in Forever.

What changed for Curse of Weakness in WoW Forever?

Rank 1: Physical damage done reduced 3 in Classic Era, 4 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 4 for 2 min." Rank 2: Physical damage done reduced 6 in Classic Era, 7 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 7 for 2 min." Rank 3: Physical damage done reduced 10 in Classic Era, 12 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 12 for 2 min." Rank 4: Physical damage done reduced 15 in Classic Era, 18 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 18 for 2 min." Rank 5: Physical damage done reduced 22 in Classic Era, 26 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 26 for 2 min." Rank 6: Physical damage done reduced 31 in Classic Era, 37 in Forever, tooltip now says "Physical damage caused by the target is reduced by 37 for 2 min." Each rank's Classic Era and WoW Forever tooltips are shown side by side on this page.

Which class gets Curse of Weakness in WoW Forever?

Curse of Weakness is a Warlock ability in WoW Forever, in the Affliction spellbook tab.

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