Quote Originally Posted by 'Clanked',index.php?page=Thread&postID=182776#post 182776
I haven't played Wotlk yet, but I assume Warlocks > Ele Shamans in dps.
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So I would be losing personal dps, a potential OT (voidwalker), a potential HP buff (imp), summons, and the best aoe in the game.
It explains a lot Class balance changed greatly, it is hard to find warlock in a pug nowadays, because they are too gimped compared to other classes. Their "best" aoe is mediocre even compared to shadowpriest's, their DPS is mediocre too, and it drops even lower if you are unable to watch DOT timers and procs.