Gather around because the latest scoop from the Season of Discovery Phase 5 PTR is here, and it’s juicy! We’ve dug up some sweet new affixes coming to Blackwing Lair’s Tier 2 set items — specifically the Draconic and Core Forged versions. Let’s break it down in a way that’s easier to digest than a fel cookie.
The Goods: Nemesis Robes
First up, the Nemesis Robes. No big surprises here on the base stats front — it’s your standard Warlock wear with some nice bonuses to keep you zapping and cursing your way through raids. But here’s where things get spicy: the Set Bonuses!
- Draconic Nemesis Robes — If you love turning your enemies into pincushions with periodic damage, this one’s for you. Not only do your dots and Felguard get a damage boost, but there’s also a chance for your Shadowflame, Unstable Affliction, and Curse of Agony spells to trigger a Shadow Trance effect. Yep, you heard that right — free Shadowbolts, anyone? And the more dots on your target, the more your Shadowbolt hits like a truck. Sound like fun? You bet!
- Core Forged Nemesis Robes — This one’s a blast from the past, literally. The Set Bonus takes a page out of the Molten Core playbook with some old-school flavor. Lifetap gives you a nice mana boost without the threat (literally zero threat), and your spells get a bit more crit-happy. Plus, there’s a cheeky little Fire Trance effect, giving you instant Incinerates or Immolates when your Immolate ticks just right.
So, the million-gold question: would you stick with the Tier 2 Set Bonuses or bring back the glory days with your Tier 1 effects on this bad boy? Let’s see what the numbers say…
| Item | Draconic Nemesis | Core Forged Nemesis |
| Set Bonuses | 2-piece: Increased DoT & Felguard damage | 2-piece: Lifetap generates 50% more mana, 0% threat |
| 4-piece: Chance to grant Shadow Trance | 4-piece: +2% crit chance | |
| 6-piece: Shadowbolt damage scales with afflictions | 6-piece: Increased chance to trigger Nightfall, Fire Trance | |
| Special Flavor | More damage for your Felguard and periodic spells | A throwback to Tier 1 with some firey twists |
| Proc Chance | 4% on Shadowflame, UA, and CoA | 4% on Nightfall, 4% on Immolate |
| Sell Price | 5 Gold, 71 Silver, 22 Copper | 5 Gold, 71 Silver, 22 Copper |
Final Thoughts: Which Warlock Are You?
So, are you the Warlock who lives for making your Felguard a demon of destruction and watching your dots melt faces? Or are you more of a classic spell-slinger who loves a good crit and the nostalgia of Molten Core? Either way, Blackwing Lair’s got something for you.
Don’t be shy — drop a comment below and let us know which Set Bonus you’re rolling with! Your choice might just be the key to reigning supreme in Phase 5. Happy hunting, Warlocks!