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Havoc Demon Hunter PvP Guide For 2v2

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Havoc Demon Hunter
Season 4
50 characters
2104 - 2489

Welcome to Murlok.io's Havoc Demon Hunter PvP guide for 2v2 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.7, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Havoc Demon Hunters from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Súzúne (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2489.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Havoc Demon Hunters

  1. 1
    Súzúne's character icon
    Súzúne
    Tichondrius (US)
    495 ilvl
    2489
  2. 2
    Umbrellaçørp's character icon
    Umbrellaçørp
    Malganis (US)
    486 ilvl
    2433
  3. 3
    Tonisosa's character icon
    Tonisosa
    Ravencrest (EU)
    504 ilvl
    2406
  4. 4
    Clickerdh's character icon
    Clickerdh
    Outland (EU)
    503 ilvl
    2378
  5. 5
    Vainly's character icon
    Vainly
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    497 ilvl
    2349

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Havoc Demon Hunter Secondary and Minor stats for 2v2.

Secondary Stats
+1061
16% Critical Strike
+2563
15% Haste
+6479
82% Mastery
+7033
34% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+48
1% Avoidance
+227
11% Leech
+300
6% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Havoc Demon Hunters in 2v2, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    35
  2. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    15

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Demon Hunter specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Demon Hunter class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Demon Hunter's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Vengeful Retreat
50
Blazing Path
50
Sigil of Misery
45
Vengeful Bonds
1
Unrestrained Fury
50
Shattered Restoration
15
Improved Sigil of Misery
18
Bouncing Glaives
50
Imprison
50
Charred Warblades
6
Chaos Nova
50
Improved Disrupt
50
Consume Magic
50
Aldrachi Design
0
Chaos Fragments
8
Master of the Glaive
48
Disrupting Fury
5
Felblade
50
Swallowed Anger
39
Aura of Pain
24
Live by the Glaive
0
Pursuit
50
Soul Rending
50
Infernal Armor
47
Lost in Darkness
4
Felfire Haste
5
Illidari Knowledge
50
Demonic
50
Will of the Illidari
50
Precise Sigils
4
Internal Struggle
50
Darkness
50
Soul Sigils
5
Quickened Sigils
47
Erratic Felheart
50
Pitch Black
10
Rush of Chaos
50
Demon Muzzle
1
Flames of Fury
39
Collective Anguish
49
The Hunt
50
Elysian Decree
1

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Havoc Demon Hunters with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Eye Beam
50
Critical Chaos
1
Demon Blades
50
Burning Hatred
50
Improved Fel Rush
0
Improved Chaos Strike
1
First Blood
50
Accelerated Blade
50
Demon Hide
50
Netherwalk
49
Mortal Dance
47
Initiative
49
Scars of Suffering
19
Chaotic Transformation
47
Furious Throws
50
Trail of Ruin
50
Tactical Retreat
49
Blind Fury
3
Looks Can Kill
1
Dancing with Fate
50
Growing Inferno
35
Unbound Chaos
48
Isolated Prey
27
Furious Gaze
50
Serrated Glaive
49
Burning Wound
34
Momentum
47
Chaos Theory
1
Inner Demon
47
Soulscar
50
Ragefire
1
Know Your Enemy
7
Cycle of Hatred
44
Chaotic Disposition
50
A Fire Inside
6
Essence Break
49
Shattered Destiny
32
Any Means Necessary
50
Fel Barrage
0

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Havoc Demon Hunter's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Cleansed by Flame
4
Reverse Magic
13
Chaotic Imprint
49
Rain from Above
2
Detainment
18
Glimpse
48
Cover of Darkness
0
Unending Hatred
1
Blood Moon
15
Sigil Mastery
0

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Havoc Demon Hunters in 2v2, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Screaming Torchfiend's Burning Scowl item set icon
    set
    Screaming Torchfiend's Burning Scowl
    49
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    33
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    11
  3. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    3
  4. Chain of the Green Flight item icon
    Chain of the Green Flight
    1
  5. Custodian's Medallion of Delusion item icon
    Custodian's Medallion of Delusion
    1

Shoulders

  1. Screaming Torchfiend's Horned Memento item set icon
    set
    Screaming Torchfiend's Horned Memento
    48
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Spaulders
    1
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Shoulderguard item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Shoulderguard
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    24
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    17
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Drape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Drape
    5
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    2
  5. Mantle of Blazing Sacrifice item icon
    Mantle of Blazing Sacrifice
    1

Chest

  1. Life-Bound Chestpiece item icon
    Life-Bound Chestpiece
    48
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Jerkin item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Jerkin
    1
  3. Screaming Torchfiend's Binding item set icon
    set
    Screaming Torchfiend's Binding
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    42
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    6
  3. Life-Bound Bindings item icon
    Life-Bound Bindings
    1
  4. Screaming Torchfiend's Armlets item icon
    Screaming Torchfiend's Armlets
    1

Hands

  1. Screaming Torchfiend's Grasp item set icon
    set
    Screaming Torchfiend's Grasp
    47
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    2
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    41
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    5
  3. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    3
  4. Salty Shell-Studded Girdle item icon
    Salty Shell-Studded Girdle
    1

Legs

  1. Screaming Torchfiend's Blazewraps item set icon
    set
    Screaming Torchfiend's Blazewraps
    49
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    1

Feet

  1. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    42
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    5
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Treads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Treads
    1
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Boots item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    32
  2. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    22
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    20
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    9
  5. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    9

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    35
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    26
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    23
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    14
  5. Ashes of the Embersoul item icon
    Ashes of the Embersoul
    1

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Warglaive item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Warglaive
    40
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Shortsword item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Shortsword
    5
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Shotel item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shotel
    3
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Claws
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Splitter item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Splitter
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Shortsword item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Shortsword
    29
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Warglaive item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Warglaive
    18
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Splitter item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Splitter
    1
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Twinblade item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Twinblade
    1
  5. Stormslash item icon
    Stormslash
    1

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion serves as a specialized currency in Dragonflight Season 4, enabling players to purchase specific items. Each item costs 2 bullions and can be upgraded to its maximum Mythic level.

Given that the acquisition of bullions is limited to 1 per week from defeating raid bosses and 2 from the Weekly Mythic Dungeons quest reward when available, here are the best items to buy to maximize your limited bullions.

  1. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    15
  2. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    7
  3. Voice of the Silent Star item icon
    Voice of the Silent Star
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Havoc Demon Hunters in 2v2.

  1. Life-Bound Chestpiece embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    92
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    5

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Havoc Demon Hunters in 2v2, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    10

Shoulders

  1. Illusory Adornment: Frost enchantment icon
    Illusory Adornment: Frost
    1

Back

  1. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    30
  2. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    12
  3. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    5

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    42
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    7
  3. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    32
  2. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    9
  3. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    6

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    30
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    44
  2. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    2
  3. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    38
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    11

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    93
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    3
  3. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    2

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    48
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    1
  3. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    1

Off Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    48
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    2

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Havoc Demon Hunters in 2v2.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    199
  2. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    19
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    13
  4. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    10
  5. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    3