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Curse of Weakness
Changed from Classic6 ranksLevel 4
Curse of Weakness
Rank 6Shadow
175 Mana30 yd range
Instant
Learned at 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.
All ranks of Curse of Weakness
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 4 | 20 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant | 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. | changed Damage caused by the target is reduced by 3 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 2 | 12 | 35 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant | 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. | changed Damage caused by the target is reduced by 6 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 3 | 22 | 70 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant | 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. | changed Damage caused by the target is reduced by 10 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 4 | 32 | 95 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant | 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. | changed Damage caused by the target is reduced by 15 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 5 | 42 | 130 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant | 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. | changed Damage caused by the target is reduced by 22 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. |
| Rank 6 | 52 | 175 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant | 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. | changed Damage caused by the target is reduced by 31 for 2 min. Only one Curse per Warlock can be active on any one target. |
Talents that modify Curse of Weakness
- Amplify Curse (Affliction row 3): Increases the effect of your next Curse of Weakness or Bane of Agony by 50%, or your next Curse of Exhaustion by 20%. Lasts 30 sec.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 11708.
Questions players ask
When do Warlocks learn Curse of Weakness?
Rank 1 at level 4, with later ranks at 12, 22, 32, 42, 52. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Curse of Weakness change from Classic?
Yes. At least one rank has different numbers or wording. The comparison table on this page shows the Classic text beside the Forever text for every rank.
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.