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Death Knight spells and abilities — WoW WotLK

Every Death Knight ability in WoW WotLK, by spellbook tab, with each rank's trainer level, cost, cast time, cooldown and effect as the game's tooltips show them.

67 abilities · 123 ranks · levels 1–80

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Blood(17)

Abomination's Might

Passive

Talent

Levels 35–35 · 2 ranks

Increases the attack power by 10% of party and raid members within 100 yards. Also increases your total Strength by 2%.

All 2 ranks
RankLevelEffect
135Increases the attack power by 5% of party and raid members within 100 yards. Also increases your total Strength by 1%.
235Increases the attack power by 10% of party and raid members within 100 yards. Also increases your total Strength by 2%.

Improved Blood Presence

Passive

Talent

Levels 40–40 · 2 ranks

While in Frost Presence or Unholy Presence, you retain 4% healing from Blood Presence, and healing done to you is increased by 10% in Blood Presence.

All 2 ranks
RankLevelEffect
140While in Frost Presence or Unholy Presence, you retain 2% healing from Blood Presence, and healing done to you is increased by 5% in Blood Presence.
240While in Frost Presence or Unholy Presence, you retain 4% healing from Blood Presence, and healing done to you is increased by 10% in Blood Presence.

Vampiric Blood

Talent

1 Blood

Instant1 min cooldown

Level 45

Temporarily grants the Death Knight 15% of maximum health and increases the amount of health generated through spells and effects by 35% for 10 sec. After the effect expires, the health is lost.

Blood Presence

1 Blood

Instant1 sec cooldown

Level 55

Strengthens the Death Knight with the presence of blood, increasing damage by 15% and healing the Death Knight by 4% of non-periodic damage dealt. Only one Presence may be active at a time.

Blood Strike

Rank 6

1 Blood

Instant

Levels 55–80 · 6 ranks

Instantly strike the enemy, causing 40% weapon damage plus 306, total damage increased by 12.5% for each of your diseases on the target.

All 6 ranks
555964697480

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
155—Instantly strike the enemy, causing 40% weapon damage plus 104, total damage increased by 12.5% for each of your diseases on the target.
25959silverInstantly strike the enemy, causing 40% weapon damage plus 118, total damage increased by 12.5% for each of your diseases on the target.
3646gold40silverInstantly strike the enemy, causing 40% weapon damage plus 139, total damage increased by 12.5% for each of your diseases on the target.
4696gold90silverInstantly strike the enemy, causing 40% weapon damage plus 164, total damage increased by 12.5% for each of your diseases on the target.
57436goldInstantly strike the enemy, causing 40% weapon damage plus 250, total damage increased by 12.5% for each of your diseases on the target.
68036goldInstantly strike the enemy, causing 40% weapon damage plus 306, total damage increased by 12.5% for each of your diseases on the target.

Forceful Deflection

Passive

Level 55

Increases your Parry Rating by 25% of your total Strength.

Heart Strike

Rank 6

Talent

1 Blood

Instant

Levels 55–80 · 6 ranks

Instantly strike the target and his nearest ally, causing 50% weapon damage plus 368 on the primary target, and 25% weapon damage plus 184 on the secondary target. Each target takes 10% additional damage for each of your diseases active on that target.

All 6 ranks
555964697480

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
155—Instantly strike the target and his nearest ally, causing 50% weapon damage plus 125 on the primary target, and 25% weapon damage plus 63 on the secondary target. Each target takes 10% additional damage for each of your diseases active on that target.
25959silverInstantly strike the target and his nearest ally, causing 50% weapon damage plus 142 on the primary target, and 25% weapon damage plus 71 on the secondary target. Each target takes 10% additional damage for each of your diseases active on that target.
36432silverInstantly strike the target and his nearest ally, causing 50% weapon damage plus 167 on the primary target, and 25% weapon damage plus 84 on the secondary target. Each target takes 10% additional damage for each of your diseases active on that target.
46934silver50copperInstantly strike the target and his nearest ally, causing 50% weapon damage plus 198 on the primary target, and 25% weapon damage plus 99 on the secondary target. Each target takes 10% additional damage for each of your diseases active on that target.
5741gold80silverInstantly strike the target and his nearest ally, causing 50% weapon damage plus 301 on the primary target, and 25% weapon damage plus 150 on the secondary target. Each target takes 10% additional damage for each of your diseases active on that target.
6801gold80silverInstantly strike the target and his nearest ally, causing 50% weapon damage plus 368 on the primary target, and 25% weapon damage plus 184 on the secondary target. Each target takes 10% additional damage for each of your diseases active on that target.

Mark of Blood

Talent

1 Blood

Instant3 min cooldown

Level 55

Place a Mark of Blood on an enemy. Whenever the marked enemy deals damage to a target, that target is healed for 4% of its maximum health. Lasts for 20 sec or up to 20 hits.

Rune Tap

Talent

1 Blood

Instant1 min cooldown

Level 55

Converts 1 Blood Rune into 10% of your maximum health.

Unholy Frenzy

Talent

Instant3 min cooldown

Level 55

Induces a friendly unit into a killing frenzy for 30 sec. The target is Enraged, which increases their physical damage by 20%, but causes them to lose health equal to 1% of their maximum health every second.

Pestilence

1 Blood

Instant

Level 56

Spreads existing Blood Plague and Frost Fever infections from your target to all other enemies within 10 yards.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
15656silverSpreads existing Blood Plague and Frost Fever infections from your target to all other enemies within 10 yards.

Blood Boil

Rank 4

1 Blood

Instant

Levels 58–78 · 4 ranks

Boils the blood of all enemies within 10 yards, dealing 180 to 220 Shadow damage. Deals additional damage to targets infected with Blood Plague or Frost Fever.

All 4 ranks
58667278

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
15858silverBoils the blood of all enemies within 10 yards, dealing 89 to 107 Shadow damage. Deals additional damage to targets infected with Blood Plague or Frost Fever.
2666gold60silverBoils the blood of all enemies within 10 yards, dealing 116 to 140 Shadow damage. Deals additional damage to targets infected with Blood Plague or Frost Fever.
37236goldBoils the blood of all enemies within 10 yards, dealing 149 to 181 Shadow damage. Deals additional damage to targets infected with Blood Plague or Frost Fever.
47836goldBoils the blood of all enemies within 10 yards, dealing 180 to 220 Shadow damage. Deals additional damage to targets infected with Blood Plague or Frost Fever.

Strangulate

1 Blood

Instant2 min cooldown

Level 59

Strangulates an enemy, silencing them for 5 sec. Non-player victim spellcasting is also interrupted for 3 sec.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
15959silverStrangulates an enemy, silencing them for 5 sec. Non-player victim spellcasting is also interrupted for 3 sec.

Dancing Rune Weapon

Talent

60 Runic Power

Instant1.5 min cooldown

Level 60

Summons a second rune weapon that fights on its own for 12 sec, doing the same attacks as the Death Knight but for 50% reduced damage and healing.

Blood Tap

Instant1 min cooldown

Level 64

Immediately activates a Blood Rune and converts it into a Death Rune for the next 20 sec. Death Runes count as a Blood, Frost or Unholy Rune.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1646gold40silverImmediately activates a Blood Rune and converts it into a Death Rune for the next 20 sec. Death Runes count as a Blood, Frost or Unholy Rune.

Dark Command

Instant8 sec cooldown

Level 65

Commands the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1656gold50silverCommands the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.

Death Pact

40 Runic Power

Instant2 min cooldown

Level 66

Sacrifices an undead minion, healing the Death Knight for 40% of his maximum health. This heal cannot be a critical.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1666gold60silverSacrifices an undead minion, healing the Death Knight for 40% of his maximum health. This heal cannot be a critical.

Frost(18)

Improved Icy Talons

Passive

Talent

Level 35

Increases the melee haste of all party and raid members within 100 yds by 20% and your haste by an additional 5%.

Improved Frost Presence

Passive

Talent

Levels 40–40 · 2 ranks

While in Blood Presence or Unholy Presence, you retain 8% stamina from Frost Presence, and damage done to you is decreased by an additional 2% in Frost Presence.

All 2 ranks
RankLevelEffect
140While in Blood Presence or Unholy Presence, you retain 4% stamina from Frost Presence, and damage done to you is decreased by an additional 1% in Frost Presence.
240While in Blood Presence or Unholy Presence, you retain 8% stamina from Frost Presence, and damage done to you is decreased by an additional 2% in Frost Presence.

Unbreakable Armor

Talent

1 Frost

Instant1 min cooldown

Level 45

Reinforces your armor with a thick coat of ice, increasing your armor by 25% and increasing your Strength by 20% for 20 sec.

Deathchill

Talent

Instant2 min cooldown

Level 55

When activated, makes your next Icy Touch, Howling Blast, Frost Strike or Obliterate a critical hit if used within 30 sec.

Frost Strike

Rank 6

Talent

40 Runic Power

Instant

Levels 55–80 · 6 ranks

Instantly strike the enemy, causing 55% weapon damage plus 138 as Frost damage.

All 6 ranks
556065707580

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
155—Instantly strike the enemy, causing 55% weapon damage plus 48 as Frost damage.
26062silverInstantly strike the enemy, causing 55% weapon damage plus 57 as Frost damage.
36532silver50copperInstantly strike the enemy, causing 55% weapon damage plus 63 as Frost damage.
4701gold80silverInstantly strike the enemy, causing 55% weapon damage plus 78 as Frost damage.
5751gold80silverInstantly strike the enemy, causing 55% weapon damage plus 111 as Frost damage.
6801gold80silverInstantly strike the enemy, causing 55% weapon damage plus 138 as Frost damage.

Hungering Cold

Talent

40 Runic Power

Instant1 min cooldown

Level 55

Purges the earth around the Death Knight of all heat. Enemies within 10 yards are trapped in ice, preventing them from performing any action for 10 sec and infecting them with Frost Fever. Enemies are considered Frozen, but any damage other than diseases will break the ice.

Icy Touch

Rank 5

1 Frost

Instant

Levels 55–78 · 5 ranks

Chills the target for 227 to 245 Frost damage and infects them with Frost Fever, a disease that deals periodic damage and reduces melee and ranged attack speed by 14% for 15 sec. Very high threat when in Frost Presence.

All 5 ranks
5561677378

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
155—Chills the target for 127 to 137 Frost damage and infects them with Frost Fever, a disease that deals periodic damage and reduces melee and ranged attack speed by 14% for 15 sec. Very high threat when in Frost Presence.
2616gold10silverChills the target for 144 to 156 Frost damage and infects them with Frost Fever, a disease that deals periodic damage and reduces melee and ranged attack speed by 14% for 15 sec. Very high threat when in Frost Presence.
3676gold70silverChills the target for 161 to 173 Frost damage and infects them with Frost Fever, a disease that deals periodic damage and reduces melee and ranged attack speed by 14% for 15 sec. Very high threat when in Frost Presence.
47336goldChills the target for 187 to 203 Frost damage and infects them with Frost Fever, a disease that deals periodic damage and reduces melee and ranged attack speed by 14% for 15 sec. Very high threat when in Frost Presence.
57836goldChills the target for 227 to 245 Frost damage and infects them with Frost Fever, a disease that deals periodic damage and reduces melee and ranged attack speed by 14% for 15 sec. Very high threat when in Frost Presence.

Lichborne

Talent

Instant2 min cooldown

Level 55

Draw upon unholy energy to become undead for 10 sec. While undead, you are immune to Charm, Fear and Sleep effects.

Frost Presence

1 Frost

Instant1 sec cooldown

Level 57

The death knight takes on the presence of frost, increasing Stamina by 8%, armor contribution from cloth, leather, mail and plate items by 60%, and reducing damage taken by 8%. Increases threat generated. Only one Presence may be active at a time.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
15757silverThe death knight takes on the presence of frost, increasing Stamina by 8%, armor contribution from cloth, leather, mail and plate items by 60%, and reducing damage taken by 8%. Increases threat generated. Only one Presence may be active at a time.

Mind Freeze

20 Runic Power

Instant10 sec cooldown

Level 57

Smash the target's mind with cold, interrupting spellcasting and preventing any spell in that school from being cast for 4 sec.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
15757silverSmash the target's mind with cold, interrupting spellcasting and preventing any spell in that school from being cast for 4 sec.

Chains of Ice

1 Frost

Instant

Level 58

Shackles the target with frozen chains, reducing their movement by 95%, and infects them with Frost Fever. The target regains 10% of their movement each second for 10 sec.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
15858silverShackles the target with frozen chains, reducing their movement by 95%, and infects them with Frost Fever. The target regains 10% of their movement each second for 10 sec.

Howling Blast

Rank 4

Talent

1 Frost 1 Unholy

Instant8 sec cooldown

Levels 60–80 · 4 ranks

Blast the target with a frigid wind dealing 518 to 562 Frost damage to all enemies within 10 yards.

All 4 ranks
60707580

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
160—Blast the target with a frigid wind dealing 198 to 214 Frost damage to all enemies within 10 yards.
27065silverBlast the target with a frigid wind dealing 324 to 352 Frost damage to all enemies within 10 yards.
3751goldBlast the target with a frigid wind dealing 441 to 479 Frost damage to all enemies within 10 yards.
4801goldBlast the target with a frigid wind dealing 518 to 562 Frost damage to all enemies within 10 yards.

Obliterate

Rank 4

1 Frost 1 Unholy

Instant

Levels 61–79 · 4 ranks

A brutal instant attack that deals 80% weapon damage plus 467, total damage increased 12.5% per each of your diseases on the target, but consumes the diseases.

All 4 ranks
61677379

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
1616gold10silverA brutal instant attack that deals 80% weapon damage plus 198, total damage increased 12.5% per each of your diseases on the target, but consumes the diseases.
2676gold70silverA brutal instant attack that deals 80% weapon damage plus 244, total damage increased 12.5% per each of your diseases on the target, but consumes the diseases.
37336goldA brutal instant attack that deals 80% weapon damage plus 382, total damage increased 12.5% per each of your diseases on the target, but consumes the diseases.
47936goldA brutal instant attack that deals 80% weapon damage plus 467, total damage increased 12.5% per each of your diseases on the target, but consumes the diseases.

Path of Frost

1 Frost

Instant

Level 61

The Death Knight's freezing aura creates ice beneath his feet, allowing him and his party or raid to walk on water for 10 min. Works while mounted. Any damage will cancel the effect.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1616gold10silverThe Death Knight's freezing aura creates ice beneath his feet, allowing him and his party or raid to walk on water for 10 min. Works while mounted. Any damage will cancel the effect.

Icebound Fortitude

20 Runic Power

Instant2 min cooldown

Level 62

The Death Knight freezes his blood to become immune to Stun effects and reduce all damage taken by 30% plus additional damage reduction based on Defense for 12 sec.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1626gold20silverThe Death Knight freezes his blood to become immune to Stun effects and reduce all damage taken by 30% plus additional damage reduction based on Defense for 12 sec.

Horn of Winter

Rank 2

Instant20 sec cooldown

Levels 65–75 · 2 ranks

The Death Knight blows the Horn of Winter, which generates 10 runic power and increases total Strength and Agility of all party or raid members within 30 yards by 155. Lasts 2 min.

All 2 ranks
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1656gold50silverThe Death Knight blows the Horn of Winter, which generates 10 runic power and increases total Strength and Agility of all party or raid members within 30 yards by 86. Lasts 2 min.
27536goldThe Death Knight blows the Horn of Winter, which generates 10 runic power and increases total Strength and Agility of all party or raid members within 30 yards by 155. Lasts 2 min.

Rune Strike

20 Runic Power

Next melee

Level 67

Strike the target for 150% weapon damage plus 0 plus 15% of your Attack Power. Only usable after the Death Knight dodges or parries. Can't be dodged, blocked, or parried. This attack causes a high amount of threat.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1676gold70silverStrike the target for 150% weapon damage plus 0 plus 15% of your Attack Power. Only usable after the Death Knight dodges or parries. Can't be dodged, blocked, or parried. This attack causes a high amount of threat.

Empower Rune Weapon

Instant5 min cooldown

Level 75

Empower your rune weapon, immediately activating all your runes and generating 25 runic power.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
17536goldEmpower your rune weapon, immediately activating all your runes and generating 25 runic power.

Unholy(21)

Blood Plague

Passive

Level 1

A disease dealing 36 plus 6.32% of your Attack Power Shadow damage every 3 sec for 15 sec. Caused by Plague Strike and other abilities. Base damage 36 Bonus from attack power 0 plus 6.32% of your Attack Power

Ghoul Frenzy

Talent

1 Unholy

Instant10 sec cooldown

Level 40

Grants your pet 25% haste for 30 sec and heals it for 60% of its health over the duration.

Improved Unholy Presence

Passive

Talent

Levels 40–40 · 2 ranks

While in Blood Presence or Frost Presence, you retain 15% increased movement speed from Unholy Presence, and your runes finish their cooldowns 10% faster in Unholy Presence.

All 2 ranks
RankLevelEffect
140While in Blood Presence or Frost Presence, you retain 8% increased movement speed from Unholy Presence, and your runes finish their cooldowns 5% faster in Unholy Presence.
240While in Blood Presence or Frost Presence, you retain 15% increased movement speed from Unholy Presence, and your runes finish their cooldowns 10% faster in Unholy Presence.

Bone Shield

Talent

1 Unholy

Instant1 min cooldown

Level 45

The Death Knight is surrounded by 3 whirling bones. While at least 1 bone remains, he takes 20% less damage from all sources and deals 2% more damage with all attacks, spells and abilities. Each damaging attack that lands consumes 1 bone. Lasts 5 min.

Acherus Deathcharger

1.5 sec cast

Level 55

Summons and dismisses your rideable Acherus Deathcharger. This is a very fast mount.

Anti-Magic Zone

Talent

1 Unholy

Instant2 min cooldown

Level 55

Places a large, stationary Anti-Magic Zone that reduces spell damage done to party or raid members inside it by 75%. The Anti-Magic Zone lasts for 10 sec or until it absorbs 10000 plus 200% of your Attack Power spell damage.

Corpse Explosion

Rank 5

Talent

40 Runic Power

Instant5 sec cooldown

Levels 55–80 · 5 ranks

Cause a corpse or your ghoul to explode for 443 Shadow damage to all enemies within 10 yards. Will use a nearby corpse if the target is not a corpse. Does not affect mechanical or elemental corpses.

All 5 ranks
5560707580

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
155—Cause a corpse or your ghoul to explode for 166 Shadow damage to all enemies within 10 yards. Will use a nearby corpse if the target is not a corpse. Does not affect mechanical or elemental corpses.
2603silverCause a corpse or your ghoul to explode for 192 Shadow damage to all enemies within 10 yards. Will use a nearby corpse if the target is not a corpse. Does not affect mechanical or elemental corpses.
3701gold80silverCause a corpse or your ghoul to explode for 262 Shadow damage to all enemies within 10 yards. Will use a nearby corpse if the target is not a corpse. Does not affect mechanical or elemental corpses.
4751gold80silverCause a corpse or your ghoul to explode for 383 Shadow damage to all enemies within 10 yards. Will use a nearby corpse if the target is not a corpse. Does not affect mechanical or elemental corpses.
5801gold80silverCause a corpse or your ghoul to explode for 443 Shadow damage to all enemies within 10 yards. Will use a nearby corpse if the target is not a corpse. Does not affect mechanical or elemental corpses.

Death Coil

Rank 5

40 Runic Power

Instant

Levels 55–80 · 5 ranks

Fire a blast of unholy energy, causing 443 Shadow damage to an enemy target or healing 665 damage from a friendly Undead target.

All 5 ranks
5562687680

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
155—Fire a blast of unholy energy, causing 167 Shadow damage to an enemy target or healing 251 damage from a friendly Undead target.
2625gold90silverFire a blast of unholy energy, causing 208 Shadow damage to an enemy target or healing 312 damage from a friendly Undead target.
3686gold80silverFire a blast of unholy energy, causing 275 Shadow damage to an enemy target or healing 413 damage from a friendly Undead target.
47636goldFire a blast of unholy energy, causing 381 Shadow damage to an enemy target or healing 572 damage from a friendly Undead target.
58036goldFire a blast of unholy energy, causing 443 Shadow damage to an enemy target or healing 665 damage from a friendly Undead target.

Death Gate

1 Unholy

10 sec cast1 min cooldown

Level 55

Opens a gate which the Death Knight can use to return to Ebon Hold.

Death Grip

Instant35 sec cooldown

Level 55

Harness the unholy energy that surrounds and binds all matter, drawing the target toward the death knight and forcing the enemy to attack the death knight for 3 sec.

Plague Strike

Rank 6

1 Unholy

Instant

Levels 55–80 · 6 ranks

A vicious strike that deals 50% weapon damage plus 189 and infects the target with Blood Plague, a disease dealing Shadow damage over time.

All 6 ranks
556065707580

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
155—A vicious strike that deals 50% weapon damage plus 63 and infects the target with Blood Plague, a disease dealing Shadow damage over time.
26058silverA vicious strike that deals 50% weapon damage plus 76 and infects the target with Blood Plague, a disease dealing Shadow damage over time.
3656gold50silverA vicious strike that deals 50% weapon damage plus 89 and infects the target with Blood Plague, a disease dealing Shadow damage over time.
47036goldA vicious strike that deals 50% weapon damage plus 108 and infects the target with Blood Plague, a disease dealing Shadow damage over time.
57536goldA vicious strike that deals 50% weapon damage plus 157 and infects the target with Blood Plague, a disease dealing Shadow damage over time.
68036goldA vicious strike that deals 50% weapon damage plus 189 and infects the target with Blood Plague, a disease dealing Shadow damage over time.

Scourge Strike

Rank 4

Talent

1 Frost 1 Unholy

Instant

Levels 55–79 · 4 ranks

An unholy strike that deals 70% of weapon damage as Physical damage plus 560. In addition, for each of your diseases on your target, you deal an additional 12% of the Physical damage done as Shadow damage.

All 4 ranks
55677379

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
155—An unholy strike that deals 70% of weapon damage as Physical damage plus 238. In addition, for each of your diseases on your target, you deal an additional 12% of the Physical damage done as Shadow damage.
2671gold80silverAn unholy strike that deals 70% of weapon damage as Physical damage plus 293. In addition, for each of your diseases on your target, you deal an additional 12% of the Physical damage done as Shadow damage.
3731gold80silverAn unholy strike that deals 70% of weapon damage as Physical damage plus 457. In addition, for each of your diseases on your target, you deal an additional 12% of the Physical damage done as Shadow damage.
4791gold80silverAn unholy strike that deals 70% of weapon damage as Physical damage plus 560. In addition, for each of your diseases on your target, you deal an additional 12% of the Physical damage done as Shadow damage.

Unholy Blight

Instant

Level 55

Causes the victims of your Death Coil to be surrounded by a vile swarm of unholy insects, taking 10% of the damage done by the Death Coil over 10 sec, and prevents diseases on the victim from being dispelled.

Death Strike

Rank 5

1 Frost 1 Unholy

Instant

Levels 56–80 · 5 ranks

A deadly attack that deals 75% weapon damage plus 223 and heals the Death Knight for 5% of his maximum health for each of his diseases on the target.

All 5 ranks
5663707580

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
15656silverA deadly attack that deals 75% weapon damage plus 84 and heals the Death Knight for 5% of his maximum health for each of his diseases on the target.
2636gold50silverA deadly attack that deals 75% weapon damage plus 98 and heals the Death Knight for 5% of his maximum health for each of his diseases on the target.
3706gold30silverA deadly attack that deals 75% weapon damage plus 124 and heals the Death Knight for 5% of his maximum health for each of his diseases on the target.
47536goldA deadly attack that deals 75% weapon damage plus 188 and heals the Death Knight for 5% of his maximum health for each of his diseases on the target.
58036goldA deadly attack that deals 75% weapon damage plus 223 and heals the Death Knight for 5% of his maximum health for each of his diseases on the target.

Raise Dead

Instant3 min cooldown

Level 56

Raises a Ghoul to fight by your side. If no humanoid corpse that yields experience or honor is available, you must supply Corpse Dust to complete the spell. You can have a maximum of one Ghoul at a time. Lasts 1 min.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
15656silverRaises a Ghoul to fight by your side. If no humanoid corpse that yields experience or honor is available, you must supply Corpse Dust to complete the spell. You can have a maximum of one Ghoul at a time. Lasts 1 min.

Death and Decay

Rank 4

1 Blood 1 Frost 1 Unholy

Instant30 sec cooldown

Levels 60–80 · 4 ranks

Corrupts the ground targeted by the Death Knight, causing 62 Shadow damage every sec that targets remain in the area for 10 sec. This ability produces a high amount of threat.

All 4 ranks
60677380

Trainer level by rank

RankLevelTrainerEffect
16060silverCorrupts the ground targeted by the Death Knight, causing 26 Shadow damage every sec that targets remain in the area for 10 sec. This ability produces a high amount of threat.
2676gold80silverCorrupts the ground targeted by the Death Knight, causing 34 Shadow damage every sec that targets remain in the area for 10 sec. This ability produces a high amount of threat.
37336goldCorrupts the ground targeted by the Death Knight, causing 49 Shadow damage every sec that targets remain in the area for 10 sec. This ability produces a high amount of threat.
48036goldCorrupts the ground targeted by the Death Knight, causing 62 Shadow damage every sec that targets remain in the area for 10 sec. This ability produces a high amount of threat.

Summon Gargoyle

Talent

60 Runic Power

Instant3 min cooldown

Level 60

A Gargoyle flies into the area and bombards the target with Nature damage modified by the Death Knight's attack power. Persists for 30 sec.

Anti-Magic Shell

20 Runic Power

Instant45 sec cooldown

Level 68

Surrounds the Death Knight in an Anti-Magic Shell, absorbing 75% of the damage dealt by harmful spells (up to a maximum of 50% of the Death Knight's health) and preventing application of harmful magical effects. Damage absorbed by Anti-Magic Shell energizes the Death Knight with additional runic power. Lasts 5 sec.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1686gold80silverSurrounds the Death Knight in an Anti-Magic Shell, absorbing 75% of the damage dealt by harmful spells (up to a maximum of 50% of the Death Knight's health) and preventing application of harmful magical effects. Damage absorbed by Anti-Magic Shell energizes the Death Knight with additional runic power. Lasts 5 sec.

Unholy Presence

1 Unholy

Instant1 sec cooldown

Level 70

Infuses the death knight with unholy fury, increasing attack speed by 15%, movement speed by 15% and reducing the global cooldown on all abilities by 0.5 sec. Only one Presence may be active at a time.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
17036goldInfuses the death knight with unholy fury, increasing attack speed by 15%, movement speed by 15% and reducing the global cooldown on all abilities by 0.5 sec. Only one Presence may be active at a time.

Raise Ally

Instant10 min cooldown

Level 72

Raises the corpse of a raid or party member to fight by your side. The player will have control over the Ghoul for 5 min.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
17236goldRaises the corpse of a raid or party member to fight by your side. The player will have control over the Ghoul for 5 min.

Army of the Dead

1 Blood 1 Frost 1 Unholy

Channeled10 min cooldown

Level 80

Summons an entire legion of Ghouls to fight for the Death Knight. The Ghouls will swarm the area, taunting and fighting anything they can. While channelling Army of the Dead, the Death Knight takes less damage equal to his Dodge plus Parry chance.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
18036goldSummons an entire legion of Ghouls to fight for the Death Knight. The Ghouls will swarm the area, taunting and fighting anything they can. While channelling Army of the Dead, the Death Knight takes less damage equal to his Dodge plus Parry chance.

Runeforging(11)

Rune of Cinderglacier

5 sec cast

Level 55

Affixes your rune weapon with a rune that has a chance to increase the damage by 20% for your next 2 attacks that deal Frost or Shadow damage. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1555gold50silverAffixes your rune weapon with a rune that has a chance to increase the damage by 20% for your next 2 attacks that deal Frost or Shadow damage. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Rune of Razorice

5 sec cast

Level 55

Affixes your weapon with a rune that causes 2% extra weapon damage as Frost damage and increases enemies' vulnerability to your Frost attacks. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1555gold50silverAffixes your weapon with a rune that causes 2% extra weapon damage as Frost damage and increases enemies' vulnerability to your Frost attacks. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Runeforging

Instant

Level 55

Allows the Death Knight to emblazon their weapon with runes.

Rune of Spellbreaking

5 sec cast

Level 57

Affixes your one-handed rune weapon with a rune that deflects 2% of all spell damage and reduces the duration of Silence effects by 50% (not cumulative with additional Silence duration reduction). Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
15757silverAffixes your one-handed rune weapon with a rune that deflects 2% of all spell damage and reduces the duration of Silence effects by 50% (not cumulative with additional Silence duration reduction). Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Rune of Spellshattering

5 sec cast

Level 57

Affixes your two-handed rune weapon with a rune that deflects 4% of all spell damage and reduces the duration of Silence effects by 50%. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
15757silverAffixes your two-handed rune weapon with a rune that deflects 4% of all spell damage and reduces the duration of Silence effects by 50%. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Rune of Lichbane

5 sec cast

Level 60

Affixes your rune weapon with a rune that adds 2% extra weapon damage as Fire damage or 4% versus Undead targets. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
16060silverAffixes your rune weapon with a rune that adds 2% extra weapon damage as Fire damage or 4% versus Undead targets. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Rune of Swordbreaking

5 sec cast

Level 63

Affixes your one-handed rune weapon with a rune that increases Parry chance by 2% and reduces the duration of Disarm effects by 50%. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1636gold80silverAffixes your one-handed rune weapon with a rune that increases Parry chance by 2% and reduces the duration of Disarm effects by 50%. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Rune of Swordshattering

5 sec cast

Level 63

Affixes your two-handed rune weapon with a rune that increases Parry chance by 4% and reduces the duration of Disarm effects by 50%. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
1636gold30silverAffixes your two-handed rune weapon with a rune that increases Parry chance by 4% and reduces the duration of Disarm effects by 50%. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Rune of the Fallen Crusader

5 sec cast

Level 70

Affixes your rune weapon with a rune that has a chance to heal you for 3% and increase total Strength by 15% for 15 sec. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
17036goldAffixes your rune weapon with a rune that has a chance to heal you for 3% and increase total Strength by 15% for 15 sec. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Rune of the Nerubian Carapace

5 sec cast

Level 72

Affixes your rune weapon with a rune that increases Defense by 13 and total Stamina by 1%. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
17236goldAffixes your rune weapon with a rune that increases Defense by 13 and total Stamina by 1%. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Rune of the Stoneskin Gargoyle

5 sec cast

Level 72

Affixes your two-handed rune weapon with a rune that increases Defense by 25 and total Stamina by 2%. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Trainer cost
RankLevelTrainerEffect
17236goldAffixes your two-handed rune weapon with a rune that increases Defense by 25 and total Stamina by 2%. Modifying your rune weapon requires a Rune Forge in Ebon Hold.

Tooltip numbers are shown for a level 80 character.