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RSS feedWarlock · Affliction · row 5
Siphon Life
Changed from Classic1 rankActive ability
Siphon Life
Rank 1/1Affliction
150 Mana | 30 yd range | Instant
Requires 20 points in Affliction Talents
Transfers 11 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec.
Every rank of Siphon Life
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transfers 11 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Affliction, row 5, column 2. Needs 20 points in Affliction first. The earliest you can finish all 1 rank is level 30 if you put every point into this tree.
- Unlocks: Wrack (requires Siphon Life at full rank).
- Competes with: Soul Siphon in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Siphon Life | Siphon Life |
| Position | Affliction row 5, col 2 | Affliction row 5, col 2 |
| Ranks | 1 | 1 |
| Rank 1 text | Transfers 15 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec. | Transfers 11 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec. |
Builds that take Siphon Life
Questions players ask
Where is Siphon Life in the Warlock talent tree?
Affliction tree, row 5, column 2. You need 20 points spent in Affliction before you can learn it.
Is Siphon Life new in WoW Forever?
Siphon Life existed in Classic (Affliction row 5, 1 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Transfers 15 health from the target to the caster every 3 sec. Lasts 30 sec.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.