Where to Find the Demonic Tactics Rune in Season of Discovery (SoD)

Author: Luxrah
Date: December 1, 2023
Updated: February 6, 2024
Expansion: WoW Classic

This guide will cover how to get the Demonic Tactics rune for Warlocks in Season of Discovery. We’ll go over all of the locations and requirements in the walkthrough below as well as any useful tips and tricks.

Rune: Demonic Tactics
Engraving: Engrave Chest – Demonic Tactics
Class: Warlock
Slot: Chest
Added: Phase 1
Level: 4 (Recommended)

How to Get the Demonic Tactics Rune

To acquire the Demonic Tactics rune, head to the area near Jasperlode Mine in Elwynn Forest (56.7, 57.7). There you will find the body of a Dead Acolyte. Search the body to obtain an Acolyte’s Note and Unidentified Artifact. You need both items to continue the quest, so don’t get rid of the note.

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Make your way to Goldshire and show the artifact to Maximillian Crowe, the Warlock Trainer, who is in the basement of the inn (44.4, 66.2, see map below). Then return to the Dead Acolyte and use the Powerless Artifact at the runestone. This action will grant you an item imbued with fel power and give you the Blood Offering debuff.

where to find warlock demonic tactics alliance elwynn forest — Location of Maximillian Crowe, around 44.4, 66.2.

Following the clue from the note found on the dead body, seek out Gakin the Darkbinder in Stormwind City (25.6,77.8, see map below). He’s in the same room as the Warlock Trainer. You must get to him while the debuff is still on you (within 10 minutes). He will remove the debuff and give you Rune of Tactics, which you can right-click to learn the rune.

where to find warlock demonic tactics alliance stormwind city — Location of Gakin the Darkbinder, around 25.6,77.8.

To acquire the Demonic Tactics rune, head to the hills east of the lake in Tirisfal Glades (77, 45). There you will find the body of a Dead Acolyte. Search the body to obtain an Acolyte’s Note and Unidentified Artifact. You need both items to continue the quest, so don’t get rid of the note.

season of discovery horde demonic tactics rune dead acolyte

where to find warlock demonic tactics horde

Make your way to Brill and show the artifact to Rupert Boch, the Warlock Trainer, who is upstairs in the inn (61.6, 52.4, see map below). Then return to the Dead Acolyte and use the Powerless Artifact at the runestone. This action will grant you an item imbued with fel power and give you the Blood Offering debuff.

where to find warlock demonic tactics horde tirisfal glades — Location of Rupert Boch, around 61.6, 52.4.

Following the clue from the note found on the dead body, seek out Carendin Halgar in Undercity (86.0, 25.4, see map below). He’s near the area for the Voidwalker quest. You must get to him while the debuff is still on you (within 10 minutes). He will remove the debuff and give you Rune of Tactics, which you can right-click to learn the rune.

where to find warlock demonic tactics horde undercity — Location of Carendin Halgar, around 86.0, 25.4.

About the Author

Luxrah

I've been playing World of Warcraft on and off since vanilla, usually as a healer or caster and often as a guild leader. I play both retail and classic. I also love RPGs, sandboxes, and sims.