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Demonology Warlock PvE Guide For Mythic+

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Demonology Warlock
Season 4
50 characters
3102 - 3319

Welcome to Murlok.io's Demonology Warlock PvE guide for Mythic+ 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 Demonology Warlocks from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Acrylicz (Malganis US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 3319.

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 Demonology Warlocks

  1. 1
    Acrylicz's character icon
    Acrylicz
    Malganis (US)
    523 ilvl
    3319
  2. 2
    Zantaric's character icon
    Zantaric
    Blackmoore (EU)
    521 ilvl
    3268
  3. 3
    Skullspitter's character icon
    Skullspitter
    Malganis (US)
    525 ilvl
    3267
  4. 4
    Enyolock's character icon
    Enyolock
    Ravencrest (EU)
    523 ilvl
    3261
  5. 5
    Yekun's character icon
    Yekun
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    522 ilvl
    3260

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 Demonology Warlock Secondary and Minor stats for Mythic+.

Secondary Stats
+4557
30% Critical Strike
+4387
26% Haste
+4466
47% Mastery
+4705
23% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Critical Strike
  3. Mastery
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+485
7% Avoidance
+120
1% Leech
+214
4% Speed
  1. Avoidance
  2. Speed
  3. Leech

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 Dwarf currently being the top race for Demonology Warlocks in Mythic+, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    14
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    8
  3. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    7
  4. Nightborne race icon
    Nightborne
    4
  5. Undead race icon
    Undead
    3

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 Warlock specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Warlock class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Warlock'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.
Fel Domination
50
Demonic Circle
50
Burning Rush
50
Fel Pact
0
Demon Skin
50
Fel Armor
50
Fiendish Stride
44
Curses of Enfeeblement
50
Abyss Walker
3
Mortal Coil
49
Amplify Curse
11
Demonic Embrace
50
Demonic Inspiration
50
Wrathful Minion
50
Demonic Fortitude
49
Banish
9
Teachings of the Satyr
0
Accrued Vitality
0
Sweet Souls
50
Nightmare
1
Demonic Gateway
50
Lifeblood
0
Dark Pact
50
Strength of Will
31
Shadowfury
47
Frequent Donor
38
Socrethar's Guile
50
Sargerei Technique
40
Darkfury
7
Fel Synergy
22
Soul Link
50
Teachings of the Black Harvest
2
Resolute Barrier
3
Grimoire of Synergy
50
Profane Bargain
9
Soul Conduit
50
Demonic Resilience
0
Grim Feast
0
Inquisitor's Gaze
49
Soulburn
46

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Demonology Warlocks 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.
Call Dreadstalkers
50
Demoniac
50
Dreadlash
48
Annihilan Training
50
Demonic Knowledge
50
Soul Strike
50
Demonic Strength
49
The Houndmaster's Stratagem
50
Implosion
49
Shadow's Bite
1
Fel Invocation
50
Carnivorous Stalkers
50
Shadow Invocation
45
Fel and Steel
0
Heavy Handed
50
Power Siphon
50
Malefic Impact
47
Imp-erator
4
Grimoire: Felguard
50
Spiteful Reconstitution
50
Inner Demons
50
Doom
0
Demonic Calling
50
Fel Sunder
50
Umbral Blaze
0
Imp Gang Boss
2
Kazaak's Final Curse
0
Dread Calling
50
Cavitation
0
Nether Portal
0
Summon Demonic Tyrant
50
Antoran Armaments
50
Ner'zhul's Volition
0
Stolen Power
0
Sacrificed Souls
3
Soulbound Tyrant
0
Pact of the Imp Mother
50
The Expendables
50
Infernal Command
50
Gul'dan's Ambition
0
Reign of Tyranny
0
Guillotine
38

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 Demonology Warlock'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.
Call Fel Lord
21
Call Observer
10
Master Summoner
35
Gateway Mastery
10
Nether Ward
5
Shadow Rift
1
Fel Obelisk
21
Bonds of Fel
0
Impish Instincts
9
Soul Rip
1

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 Demonology Warlocks in Mythic+, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Grimhorns of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Grimhorns of the Sinister Savant
    37
  2. Headwrap of the Abandoned item icon
    Headwrap of the Abandoned
    4
  3. Hood of Surging Time item icon
    Hood of Surging Time
    2
  4. Lost Scholar's Timely Hat item icon
    Lost Scholar's Timely Hat
    2
  5. Attendant's Concocting Cover item icon
    Attendant's Concocting Cover
    1

Neck

  1. Tuskarr Bone Necklace item icon
    Tuskarr Bone Necklace
    23
  2. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    9
  3. Custodian's Medallion of Delusion item icon
    Custodian's Medallion of Delusion
    5
  4. Ouroboreal Necklet item icon
    Ouroboreal Necklet
    4
  5. Bromach's Disentombed Locket item icon
    Bromach's Disentombed Locket
    3

Shoulders

  1. Amice of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Amice of the Sinister Savant
    48
  2. Boastful Stalker's Epaulets item icon
    Boastful Stalker's Epaulets
    2

Back

  1. Potion-Stained Cloak item icon
    Potion-Stained Cloak
    15
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    9
  3. Voice of the Silent Star item icon
    Voice of the Silent Star
    9
  4. Cloak of Lost Devotion item icon
    Cloak of Lost Devotion
    6
  5. Mammoth-Trainer's Drape item icon
    Mammoth-Trainer's Drape
    5

Chest

  1. Cursed Robes of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Cursed Robes of the Sinister Savant
    42
  2. Robe of Plunging Depths item icon
    Robe of Plunging Depths
    4
  3. Bronze Challenger's Robe item icon
    Bronze Challenger's Robe
    2
  4. Bronze Defender's Vesture item icon
    Bronze Defender's Vesture
    1
  5. Reanimator's Wicked Cassock item icon
    Reanimator's Wicked Cassock
    1

Wrist

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps
    30
  2. Infused Elemental Bands item icon
    Infused Elemental Bands
    8
  3. Animated Shackles item icon
    Animated Shackles
    3
  4. Fading Flame Wristbands item icon
    Fading Flame Wristbands
    2
  5. Lily-Laced Bracelets item icon
    Lily-Laced Bracelets
    2

Hands

  1. Grips of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Grips of the Sinister Savant
    36
  2. Experimental Safety Gloves item icon
    Experimental Safety Gloves
    9
  3. Azureblade's Work Gloves item icon
    Azureblade's Work Gloves
    3
  4. Eggtender's Safety Mitts item icon
    Eggtender's Safety Mitts
    1
  5. Gloves of Unfailing Faith item icon
    Gloves of Unfailing Faith
    1

Waist

  1. Flare-Singed Strap item icon
    Flare-Singed Strap
    12
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    12
  3. Sash of Abandoned Hope item icon
    Sash of Abandoned Hope
    7
  4. Lost Hero's Waist Wrap item icon
    Lost Hero's Waist Wrap
    6
  5. Sky Saddle Cord item icon
    Sky Saddle Cord
    5

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Leggings of the Sinister Savant
    44
  2. Miner's Sturdy Trousers item icon
    Miner's Sturdy Trousers
    3
  3. Elder's Volcanic Wrap item icon
    Elder's Volcanic Wrap
    1
  4. Primal Seeker's Leggings item icon
    Primal Seeker's Leggings
    1
  5. Wind Soarer's Breeches item icon
    Wind Soarer's Breeches
    1

Feet

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    26
  2. Ancient Crosswrapped Sandals item icon
    Ancient Crosswrapped Sandals
    6
  3. Khajin's Hailstone Footwraps item icon
    Khajin's Hailstone Footwraps
    5
  4. Ravenous Pursuer's Footwraps item icon
    Ravenous Pursuer's Footwraps
    5
  5. Lost Scholar's Belted Treads item icon
    Lost Scholar's Belted Treads
    3

Rings

  1. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    37
  2. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    15
  3. Thunderous Downburst Ring item icon
    Thunderous Downburst Ring
    12
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    8
  5. Unstable Arcane Loop item icon
    Unstable Arcane Loop
    6

Trinkets

  1. Tome of Unstable Power item icon
    Tome of Unstable Power
    34
  2. Belor'relos, the Suncaller item icon
    Belor'relos, the Suncaller
    22
  3. Spoils of Neltharus item icon
    Spoils of Neltharus
    14
  4. Irideus Fragment item icon
    Irideus Fragment
    8
  5. Nymue's Unraveling Spindle item icon
    Nymue's Unraveling Spindle
    8

Main Hand

  1. Dreambinder, Loom of the Great Cycle item icon
    Dreambinder, Loom of the Great Cycle
    38
  2. Infinite Dragonspire item icon
    Infinite Dragonspire
    3
  3. Iridal, the Earth's Master item icon
    Iridal, the Earth's Master
    1
  4. Larodar's Moonblade item icon
    Larodar's Moonblade
    1
  5. Primal Molten Spellblade item icon
    Primal Molten Spellblade
    1

Off Hand

  1. Irontorch Igniter item icon
    Irontorch Igniter
    2
  2. Kokia's Burnout Rod item icon
    Kokia's Burnout Rod
    2
  3. Icewrath's Channeling Conduit item icon
    Icewrath's Channeling Conduit
    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
    21
  2. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    9
  3. Voice of the Silent Star item icon
    Voice of the Silent Star
    3
  4. Whispering Incarnate Icon item icon
    Whispering Incarnate Icon
    2
  5. Pip's Emerald Friendship Badge item icon
    Pip's Emerald Friendship Badge
    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 Demonology Warlocks in Mythic+.

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    79
  2. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    9
  3. Hood of Surging Time embellishment item icon
    Prepared Time
    2
  4. Allied Wristguards of Time Dilation embellishment item icon
    Rallied To Victory
    1
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps embellishment item icon
    Roiling Shadowflame
    1

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 Demonology Warlocks in Mythic+, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    49

Back

  1. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    47
  2. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    1
  3. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    49
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    45
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    3
  3. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    38

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    49
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    34
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    15
  3. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    40
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    30
  3. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    24

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    33
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    17

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 Demonology Warlocks in Mythic+.

  1. Radiant Malygite gem icon
    Radiant Malygite
    93
  2. Radiant Alexstraszite gem icon
    Radiant Alexstraszite
    32
  3. Resplendent Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Resplendent Illimited Diamond
    19
  4. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    14
  5. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    10