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Death Coil
Changed from Classic3 ranksLevel 42
Death Coil
Rank 3Shadow
600 Mana30 yd range
Instant2 min cooldown
Learned at level 58
Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 460 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health.
All ranks of Death Coil
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 42 | 435 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 2 min cooldown | Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 285 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health. | changed Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 300 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health. 430 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 2 min cooldown |
| Rank 2 | 50 | 525 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 2 min cooldown | Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 374 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health. | changed Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 390 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health. 495 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 2 min cooldown |
| Rank 3 | 58 | 600 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 2 min cooldown | Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 460 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health. | changed Causes the enemy target to run in horror for 3 sec and causes 476 Shadow damage. The caster gains 100% of the damage caused in health. 565 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 2 min cooldown |
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 17926.
Questions players ask
When do Warlocks learn Death Coil?
Rank 1 at level 42, with later ranks at 50, 58. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Death Coil 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.