Warlock · New in Forever · live client 1.60.1.70790
Bane of Havoc
Afflicts the target for 5 min, causing 15% of all damage done by the Warlock to other targets to also be dealt to the cursed target. Bane of Havoc is limited to 1 target, and only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.
How you get it
Talent in the Destruction tree, tier 5
Bane of Havoc sits in the Destruction tree on tier 5. It costs one point. Plan it in the Warlock talent calculator.
Bane of Havoc does not exist as a Warlock ability in the Classic Era client (build 1.15.9.70003). It is one of 16 new Warlock abilities in Forever.
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Bane of Havoc FAQ
What does Bane of Havoc do in WoW Forever?
Afflicts the target for 5 min, causing 15% of all damage done by the Warlock to other targets to also be dealt to the cursed target. Bane of Havoc is limited to 1 target, and only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.
How do you get Bane of Havoc?
Bane of Havoc is a Warlock talent in the Destruction tree, tier 5.
Is Bane of Havoc in Classic Era?
No. Bane of Havoc is not a Warlock ability in the Classic Era client (build 1.15.9.70003); it was added in WoW Forever.
Facts checked: 6 November 2026 · Sources: WoW Forever live client data, build 1.60.1.70790 (wago.tools)
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