Shadow Bolt


 * "May darkness take you, for when I'm done, the Light will not recognize you."— Radak Doombringer

Shadow Bolt is a warlock spell that deals direct damage to the target.

Talent improvement
Bane will lower the cast time of Shadow Bolt by up to .5 seconds at max rank. Shadow and Flame will increase the amount of shadow spell damage that applies to the spell by 20% at max rank.

Backlash and Nightfall (warlock talent) both give you a chance to make your next Shadow Bolt an instant cast. The former when you are hit by physical attacks, the latter every time when your Corruption and Drain Life spells tick.

Shadow Bolt is a Destruction spell, and thus gains the benefit of the talents Aftermath and Soul Leech.

Tips and tactics

 * Though Shadow Bolt is a Destruction spell, it is often used in conjunction with an Affliction build, as several talents from this tree enhance it.