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Searing Pain
Changed from Classic6 ranksLevel 18
Searing Pain
Rank 6Fire
168 Mana30 yd range
1.5 sec cast
Learned at level 58
Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 107 to 125 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat.
Spell power coefficient: 42.9% of spell power (direct)
All ranks of Searing Pain
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 18 | 45 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 24 to 28 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (direct) | changed Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 38 to 46 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. scales with 39.6% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 2 | 26 | 68 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 34 to 40 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (direct) | changed Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 65 to 77 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. |
| Rank 3 | 34 | 91 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 44 to 52 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (direct) | changed Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 93 to 111 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. |
| Rank 4 | 42 | 118 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 61 to 73 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (direct) | changed Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 131 to 155 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. |
| Rank 5 | 50 | 141 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 84 to 98 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (direct) | changed Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 168 to 198 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. |
| Rank 6 | 58 | 168 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 107 to 125 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (direct) | changed Inflict searing pain on the enemy target, causing 208 to 244 Fire damage. Causes a high amount of threat. |
Talents that modify Searing Pain
- Decimation (Demonology row 4): Reduces the cooldown of your Soul Fire spell by 90%. When you cast Shadow Bolt or Searing Pain on an enemy below 35% health, they deal 6% increased damage, and for the next 10 sec your Soul Fire spell has its cast time reduced by 40% and costs no Soul Shards.
- Demonic Brand (Demonology row 4): Your Searing Pain generates 50% less threat and brands the target for 10 sec. Your pet's next 6 attacks against the target deal 65 to 68 Fire or Shadow damage based on the pet. If Shadow damage is dealt, it has high threat.
- Agonizing Flames (Destruction row 4): Increases the critical strike chance of your Searing Pain spell by 10% and the damage done by all your Destruction spells by 10%.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 17923.
Questions players ask
When do Warlocks learn Searing Pain?
Rank 1 at level 18, with later ranks at 26, 34, 42, 50, 58. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Searing Pain 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.