Spells /Death Coil

Spell · Warlock · Affliction · Shadow · Ranks 1-3 nerfed how we call it

Death Coil

Death Coil, a Warlock Affliction ability, was nerfed in WoW Forever: Rank 3 cost increased from 565 Mana to 600 Mana, not graded: Shadow damage 470 in Classic Era, 454 in Forever. 3 of 3 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 3: 600 Mana, 30 yd range, instant cast, 2 min cooldown, requires level 58. Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Shadow · Rank 1 changed

Death Coil (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Death Coil

Rank 1 · Shadow school

430 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 120 sec cooldown

Requires level 42

Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 287 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Horrified.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Death Coil

Rank 1 · Shadow school

435 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 120 sec cooldown

Requires level 42

Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 272 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Horrified.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 286, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 9, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 7, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -1, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 272, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 9, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 7, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]
powerCost	430	435

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 2 changed

Death Coil (Rank 2) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Death Coil

Rank 2 · Shadow school

495 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 120 sec cooldown

Requires level 50

Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 375 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Horrified.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Death Coil

Rank 2 · Shadow school

525 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 120 sec cooldown

Requires level 50

Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 359 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Horrified.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 374, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 9, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 7, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -1, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 359, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 9, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 7, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]
powerCost	495	525

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Spell · Shadow · Rank 3 changed

Death Coil (Rank 3) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Death Coil

Rank 3 · Shadow school

565 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 120 sec cooldown

Requires level 58

Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 470 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Horrified.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Death Coil

Rank 3 · Shadow school

600 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 120 sec cooldown

Requires level 58

Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 454 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.

Horrified.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 469, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 9, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 7, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": -1, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 6, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 1, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 454, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 9, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 7, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]
powerCost	565	600

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What changed for Death Coil in WoW Forever

Rank 1 changed cost increased from 430 Mana to 435 Mana, not graded: Shadow damage 287 in Classic Era, 272 in Forever
Rank 2 changed cost increased from 495 Mana to 525 Mana, not graded: Shadow damage 375 in Classic Era, 359 in Forever
Rank 3 changed cost increased from 565 Mana to 600 Mana, not graded: Shadow damage 470 in Classic Era, 454 in Forever

Death Coil changes between Forever builds

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

Related to Death Coil

Talents that affect Death Coil

Questions about Death Coil

Was Death Coil nerfed in WoW Forever?

Yes. Death Coil was nerfed in WoW Forever compared with Classic Era. Rank 3: Shadow damage 470 in Classic Era, 454 in Forever.

What changed for Death Coil in WoW Forever?

Rank 1: cost increased from 430 Mana to 435 Mana, not graded: Shadow damage 287 in Classic Era, 272 in Forever. Rank 2: cost increased from 495 Mana to 525 Mana, not graded: Shadow damage 375 in Classic Era, 359 in Forever. Rank 3: cost increased from 565 Mana to 600 Mana, not graded: Shadow damage 470 in Classic Era, 454 in Forever. Each rank's Classic Era and WoW Forever tooltips are shown side by side on this page.

Which class gets Death Coil in WoW Forever?

Death Coil is a Warlock ability in WoW Forever, in the Affliction spellbook tab.

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