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Demonology Warlock PvP Guide For 3v3

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Demonology Warlock
Season 4
50 characters
1800 - 2246

Welcome to Murlok.io's Demonology Warlock PvP guide for 3v3 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, 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 Woofwoofdog (Kazzak EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2246.

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
    Woofwoofdog's character icon
    Woofwoofdog
    Kazzak (EU)
    478 ilvl
    2246
  2. 2
    Slantsix's character icon
    Slantsix
    Tichondrius (US)
    474 ilvl
    2230
  3. 3
    Nozomx's character icon
    Nozomx
    Stormrage (US)
    461 ilvl
    2187
  4. 4
    Katsikos's character icon
    Katsikos
    Sylvanas (EU)
    470 ilvl
    2176
  5. 5
    Spicywhite's character icon
    Spicywhite
    Tichondrius (US)
    467 ilvl
    2175

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 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+453
8% Critical Strike
+5853
34% Haste
+1095
20% Mastery
+6499
31% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+16
0% Avoidance
+0
0% Leech
+450
9% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  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 Orc currently being the top race for Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Orc race icon
    Orc
    16
  2. Human race icon
    Human
    11
  3. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    10
  4. Void Elf race icon
    Void Elf
    4
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    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
41
Demonic Circle
50
Burning Rush
0
Fel Pact
1
Demon Skin
50
Fel Armor
50
Fiendish Stride
0
Curses of Enfeeblement
50
Abyss Walker
40
Mortal Coil
50
Amplify Curse
39
Demonic Embrace
50
Demonic Inspiration
50
Wrathful Minion
50
Demonic Fortitude
50
Banish
1
Teachings of the Satyr
2
Accrued Vitality
0
Sweet Souls
49
Nightmare
32
Demonic Gateway
50
Lifeblood
0
Dark Pact
50
Strength of Will
49
Shadowfury
50
Frequent Donor
39
Socrethar's Guile
50
Sargerei Technique
3
Darkfury
47
Fel Synergy
10
Soul Link
50
Teachings of the Black Harvest
49
Resolute Barrier
6
Grimoire of Synergy
50
Profane Bargain
3
Soul Conduit
19
Demonic Resilience
46
Grim Feast
0
Inquisitor's Gaze
48
Soulburn
50

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
3
Summon Vilefiend
30
Demonic Strength
49
The Houndmaster's Stratagem
50
Implosion
0
Shadow's Bite
50
Fel Invocation
49
Carnivorous Stalkers
50
Shadow Invocation
0
Fel and Steel
46
Heavy Handed
26
Power Siphon
50
Malefic Impact
1
Imp-erator
46
Grimoire: Felguard
50
Spiteful Reconstitution
34
Inner Demons
50
Doom
2
Demonic Calling
50
Fel Sunder
37
Umbral Blaze
0
Imp Gang Boss
11
Kazaak's Final Curse
0
Dread Calling
50
Cavitation
4
Nether Portal
0
Summon Demonic Tyrant
50
Antoran Armaments
50
Ner'zhul's Volition
0
Stolen Power
0
Sacrificed Souls
37
Soulbound Tyrant
37
Pact of the Imp Mother
13
The Expendables
49
Infernal Command
50
Gul'dan's Ambition
0
Grand Warlock's Design
35
Immutable Hatred
50

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
1
Call Observer
17
Master Summoner
50
Gateway Mastery
0
Nether Ward
10
Shadow Rift
0
Fel Obelisk
48
Bonds of Fel
0
Impish Instincts
20
Soul Rip
4

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 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Grimhorns of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Grimhorns of the Sinister Savant
    33
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover
    9
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Guise item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Guise
    3
  4. Devout Ashdevil's Grimhorns item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Grimhorns
    2
  5. Aurelian Miter item icon
    Aurelian Miter
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    37
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    9
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    1
  5. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle
    27
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    10
  3. Amice of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Amice of the Sinister Savant
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Amice item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Amice
    4
  5. Devout Ashdevil's Hatespikes item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Hatespikes
    3

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    36
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    6
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    2
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Drape
    2

Chest

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe
    27
  2. Cursed Robes of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Cursed Robes of the Sinister Savant
    15
  3. Devout Ashdevil's Razorhide item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Razorhide
    3
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Robe item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Robe
    2
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments
    2

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    42
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Armbands item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    3
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Bindings item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bindings
    3
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps
    2

Hands

  1. Grips of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Grips of the Sinister Savant
    31
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    14
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    2
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Handwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Handwraps
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord
    43
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Cord
    3
  3. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation item icon
    Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    3
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    23
  2. Leggings of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Leggings of the Sinister Savant
    20
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    5
  4. Devout Ashdevil's Tights item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Tights
    2

Feet

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    43
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
    3
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Slippers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Slippers
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Treads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Treads
    1
  5. Lost Scholar's Belted Treads item icon
    Lost Scholar's Belted Treads
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    43
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    30
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    12
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    7
  5. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    4

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    46
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    43
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    6
  4. Draconic Combatant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Combatant's Insignia of Alacrity
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    16
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Spire item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spire
    14
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Wand item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Wand
    7
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Staff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Staff
    5
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dagger
    3

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Torch item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Torch
    6
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Branch item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Branch
    4
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Censer item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Censer
    2
  4. Bioluminescent Lamp item icon
    Bioluminescent Lamp
    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 3v3.

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    49
  2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    3
  3. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    1
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle 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 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    4

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    7

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    32
  2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    6
  3. Vibrant Spellthread enchantment icon
    Vibrant Spellthread
    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 Demonology Warlocks in 3v3.

  1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    84
  2. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    30
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    13
  4. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    8
  5. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    8