Demonology Warlock Stat Priority in WoW Midnight (Patch 12.1.0.69933)
Updated Oct 4, 2026 · Patch 12.1.0 · 25,000 iterations per stat perturbation
The single target stat priority for Demonology Warlock in Patch 12.1.0.69933 is Vers ≈ Crit ≈ Mastery ≈ Haste.
- Top secondary
- Versatility
- Primary stat
- Intellect
- Baseline
- 234,474 DPS
How much DPS one point of each stat adds for Demonology Warlock, simmed on the default SimulationCraft profile and ranked. Your own gear shifts the weights a little, so use the order as a starting point.
Full weights, single target
Priority (single target)
VersatilityCritical StrikeMasteryHaste
Intellect remains the strongest stat point for point. Among secondaries, the order above is ranked by simmed DPS per point. A "≈" marks stats within 5% of each other. Those are close enough to swap, so take whichever gives more item level.
| Rank | Stat | DPS per point | Relative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IntellectPrimary | 66.71 | 1.00 | |
| 2 | Versatility | 38.85 | 0.58 | |
| 3 | Critical Strike | 38.62 | 0.58 | |
| 4 | Mastery | 36.98 | 0.55 | |
| 5 | Haste | 36.22 | 0.54 | |
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Methodology
Scale factors
SimulationCraft raises each stat by a fixed amount on the default Demonology Warlock profile, re-runs the sim, and reports the DPS change per point. That number is the stat weight, and sorting them gives the priority.
Iteration count
25,000 iterations per stat. Weights within 5% of each other are marked as ties.
Why weights drift
Stat weights describe one set of gear. Diminishing returns, breakpoints and set bonuses move them as your gear changes.
Source patch
SimulationCraft a08a306d0f0bc223c1d85e7b7dbea53058034dbc, client build 12.1.0.69933, generated Oct 4, 2026. Re-run every Sunday after the weekly SimC update.
Frequently asked questions
What is the stat priority for Demonology Warlock in Patch 12.1.0.69933?
Vers ≈ Crit ≈ Mastery ≈ Haste, after Demonology Warlock's primary stat. The chart above shows how much DPS each point is worth on Patch 12.1.0.69933.
What is the best secondary stat for Demonology Warlock?
Versatility is currently the strongest secondary for Demonology Warlock, worth 0.58 per point relative to the primary stat. Stats marked with "≈" in the priority are within 5% and effectively tied.
Does the Demonology stat priority change for AoE or cleave?
Yes. Single target sims Vers ≈ Crit ≈ Mastery ≈ Haste, while cleave sims Mastery ≈ Vers ≈ Crit > Haste. Use the toggle above to compare both fight styles.
Should I gear by stat weights or just sim my character?
Use stat weights for quick calls like gems, enchants or two near-identical items. For real item decisions, sim your own character with the form above, since weights shift as your gear changes and a sim covers your exact gear, talents and set bonuses.
Why do these weights differ from my Pawn string or another guide?
Weights depend on the gear they were simmed on, the fight length, the talent build and the SimC version. This page uses the default SimulationCraft profile on the current weekly build, so a guide written earlier in the patch or a Pawn string from your own sim will differ in the decimals. The overall order usually agrees.
How often is the Demonology Warlock stat priority updated?
Every Sunday, after the weekly SimulationCraft update. The methodology section shows the SimC build and date the current numbers come from.