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Originally Posted by Kiralyn

Simple answer: you don't. Affliction is by definition a damage over time spec, and that is where it shines. Fire DoTs and forget about the target, it will drop eventually. Obviously this is a hard thing to play in PvP, where you need to be concerned primarily with staying alive. It's the nature of the spec, and if that's your big concern, I'd try something out for awhile.

On Illhoof specifically, Shadow Bolt isn't the issue. Every 'lock has the same cast time there, so there isn't any effect on that DPS really except for gear. The thing here is, you shouldn't be using shadowbolt. Switch to the shackle, shadowburn, deathcoil if it's up, and spam searing pain. If your group is looking at you, make sure they realize that warlocks are the worst class at handling that type of situation. Rogues, Hunters and Mages are all better at quick burst DPS, and they should be carrying the load on a situation like that.

Yeah, I was just really frustrated with the way Ilhoof played out. With the shackled guildies, I just flat out forgot to use DC, shadowburn and spain. I think I probably have to get in the mindset to get off quicker nukes like shadowburn, DC and spain in Kara and the BGs. Thanks.