Why is there no necromancer class in WoW?

Originally Answered: Why don’t we have a necromancer class in WoW? Because elements of a necromancer already exist. Demonology warlocks command an army of demons and Unholy Death Knights can summon an army of undead as well as their undead pet. Necromancers were shunned and even hunted down.

Is there a necromancer class in WoW?

Necromancer can be a spec for warlock but never a new class. Warlock already is using more than one type of magic~ Fel and Shadow/Void. Not to mention that Necromancer is a Warlock by description of old lore (not retconned yet?).

Do Death Knights use magic?

Death Knights are made from necromancy, and so it can be assumed most of their magic comes from the sphere of Death and necromancy as shown in Chronicles. Combining martial prowess with supernatural cold, frost death knights leave their enemies chilled to the bone—and broken of the will to fight.

Whats better in Shadowlands Frost or Unholy?

Frost is good single target DPS with slows and burst damage that requires setup. For Many DKs this is the ideal PvP spec due to CC and bursty inconsistent damage. On the other hand Unholy is more consistent DPS and better AOE. They use undead minions for a big portion of DPS.

Can unholy death knights dual wield?

In the latest Beta build, Unholy and Frost have received a few updates to address some common concerns. The proc rate has been adjusted to bring Dual Wield and Two-Handed closer together and the Runic Power gain has been increased to 5 from 3.

Can a death knight dual wield in wow?

…but two swords are even mightier than the pen. Dual Wield is a passive Frost death knight ability….Dual Wield (death knight)

Dual Wield
Dual Wield Level Frost death knight ability Passive Allows one-hand and off-hand weapons to be equipped in the off-hand.
Usable by
Class	Death Knight

Can unholy dual wield Shadowlands?

Unholy and Blood do not have the option to dual wield. …

Do frost death knights dual wield?

Obliterate rank 2 and Killing Machine rank 2 are frost abilities. Both weapons get them, and with DW having both runeforges instead of just one, Might only really buffs Obliterate by 15% over DW. It all depends on rules around weapon tokens, dual wield will be higher dps marginally at equal weapon level.

Should Frost Death Knight Dual Wield or 2H?

For 90% of people raiding and doing dungeons, it won’t matter. If you’re trying to push PvE as high as possible, dual wield. If trying to push PvP as high as possible, 2H. If really trying to push PvE to the limit, go Unholy.

Is 2H frost viable Shadowlands?

It is viable, yes. You can still complete all forms of content with it, though it lags a bit behind DW and way behind Unholy.