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Blood Death Knight PvE Guide For Mythic+

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Blood Death Knight
Season 4
50 characters
3039 - 3370

Welcome to Murlok.io's Blood Death Knight 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 Blood Death Knights from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Smilingx (Silvermoon EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 3370.

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 Blood Death Knights

  1. 1
    Smilingx's character icon
    Smilingx
    Silvermoon (EU)
    523 ilvl
    3370
  2. 2
    Kyrasis's character icon
    Kyrasis
    Area 52 (US)
    522 ilvl
    3307
  3. 3
    Фанатбузовой's character icon
    Фанатбузовой
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    521 ilvl
    3293
  4. 4
    Iwak's character icon
    Iwak
    Ysondre (EU)
    520 ilvl
    3280
  5. 5
    Alurinielle's character icon
    Alurinielle
    Dalaran (EU)
    522 ilvl
    3255

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 Blood Death Knight Secondary and Minor stats for Mythic+.

Secondary Stats
+3298
26% Critical Strike
+5038
29% Haste
+3998
60% Mastery
+4707
23% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Versatility
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+271
4% Avoidance
+262
2% Leech
+475
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 Blood Elf currently being the top race for Blood Death Knights in Mythic+, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    11
  2. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    10
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    5
  4. Orc race icon
    Orc
    4
  5. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    4

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 Death Knight specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Death Knight class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Death Knight'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.
Chains of Ice
50
Death Strike
50
Raise Dead
50
Mind Freeze
50
Anti-Magic Shell
50
Cleaving Strikes
50
Blinding Sleet
46
Coldthirst
2
Permafrost
6
Improved Death Strike
50
Anti-Magic Barrier
50
March of Darkness
0
Sacrificial Pact
0
Control Undead
38
Enfeeble
19
Icebound Fortitude
50
Blood Scent
0
Veteran of the Third War
50
Suppression
0
Brittle
50
Acclimation
5
Merciless Strikes
50
Anti-Magic Zone
41
Might of Thassarian
50
Clenching Grasp
0
Proliferating Chill
0
Gloom Ward
50
Asphyxiate
5
Assimilation
0
Death Pact
0
Grip of the Dead
36
Unholy Endurance
45
Runic Attenuation
50
Wraith Walk
0
Unholy Ground
50
Insidious Chill
48
Blood Draw
2
Will of the Necropolis
49
Death's Echo
50
Icy Talons
50
Rune Mastery
50
Unholy Bond
4
Empower Rune Weapon
50
Abomination Limb
48
Soul Reaper
2

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Blood Death Knights 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.
Heart Strike
50
Marrowrend
50
Blood Boil
50
Vampiric Blood
50
Crimson Scourge
50
Ossuary
50
Improved Vampiric Blood
26
Improved Heart Strike
24
Death's Caress
50
Rune Tap
27
Heartbreaker
31
Foul Bulwark
26
Dancing Rune Weapon
50
Hemostasis
10
Perseverance of the Ebon Blade
0
Relish in Blood
50
Leeching Strike
0
Improved Bone Shield
50
Insatiable Blade
50
Blooddrinker
0
Rapid Decomposition
50
Blood Feast
0
Blood Tap
0
Reinforced Bones
50
Everlasting Bond
50
Voracious
44
Bloodworms
2
Coagulopathy
50
Tombstone
50
Gorefiend's Grasp
4
Sanguine Ground
50
Shattering Bone
50
Heartrend
50
Tightening Grasp
0
Iron Heart
49
Red Thirst
50
Bonestorm
0
Purgatory
50
Bloodshot
27
Umbilicus Eternus
25

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 Blood Death Knight'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.
Rot and Wither
13
Walking Dead
10
Strangulate
11
Last Dance
27
Death Chain
5
Murderous Intent
3
Decomposing Aura
31
Dark Simulacrum
3
Necrotic Aura
19
Bloodforged Armor
10
Spellwarden
7

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 Blood Death Knights in Mythic+, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Piercing Gaze of the Risen Nightmare item set icon
    set
    Piercing Gaze of the Risen Nightmare
    45
  2. Decay Mother's Wrathful Gaze item icon
    Decay Mother's Wrathful Gaze
    1
  3. Earthshaker's Steel Visor item icon
    Earthshaker's Steel Visor
    1
  4. Emerald Guardian's Casque item icon
    Emerald Guardian's Casque
    1
  5. Gaze of the Living Quarry item icon
    Gaze of the Living Quarry
    1

Neck

  1. Custodian's Medallion of Delusion item icon
    Custodian's Medallion of Delusion
    16
  2. Tuskarr Bone Necklace item icon
    Tuskarr Bone Necklace
    11
  3. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    10
  4. Ouroboreal Necklet item icon
    Ouroboreal Necklet
    4
  5. Ukhel Ancestry Beads item icon
    Ukhel Ancestry Beads
    3

Shoulders

  1. Skewers of the Risen Nightmare item set icon
    set
    Skewers of the Risen Nightmare
    47
  2. Dazhak's Desiccated Wingbones item icon
    Dazhak's Desiccated Wingbones
    2
  3. Nokhud Traditionalist's Pauldrons item icon
    Nokhud Traditionalist's Pauldrons
    1

Back

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    20
  2. Potion-Stained Cloak item icon
    Potion-Stained Cloak
    14
  3. Fireproof Drape item icon
    Fireproof Drape
    6
  4. Mammoth-Trainer's Drape item icon
    Mammoth-Trainer's Drape
    4
  5. Cloak of Lost Devotion item icon
    Cloak of Lost Devotion
    2

Chest

  1. Casket of the Risen Nightmare item set icon
    set
    Casket of the Risen Nightmare
    32
  2. Allied Chestplate of Generosity item icon
    Allied Chestplate of Generosity
    6
  3. Breastplate of Soaring Terror item icon
    Breastplate of Soaring Terror
    5
  4. Cuirass of Irreparable Madness item icon
    Cuirass of Irreparable Madness
    3
  5. Breastplate of Proven Knowledge item icon
    Breastplate of Proven Knowledge
    2

Wrist

  1. Primal Molten Vambraces item icon
    Primal Molten Vambraces
    19
  2. Allied Wristguard of Companionship item icon
    Allied Wristguard of Companionship
    14
  3. Binders of the Moldering item icon
    Binders of the Moldering
    6
  4. Bonds of Desperate Ascension item icon
    Bonds of Desperate Ascension
    2
  5. Excavated Earthen Wristslabs item icon
    Excavated Earthen Wristslabs
    2

Hands

  1. Thorns of the Risen Nightmare item set icon
    set
    Thorns of the Risen Nightmare
    45
  2. Forgemaster's Grips item icon
    Forgemaster's Grips
    2
  3. Diamond-Etched Gauntlets item icon
    Diamond-Etched Gauntlets
    1
  4. Gauntlets of Incalculable Power item icon
    Gauntlets of Incalculable Power
    1
  5. Keeper's Iron Grips item icon
    Keeper's Iron Grips
    1

Waist

  1. Trapmaster's Utility Belt item icon
    Trapmaster's Utility Belt
    20
  2. Illusion Breaker's Waistguard item icon
    Illusion Breaker's Waistguard
    8
  3. Seal of the Defiant Hordes item icon
    Seal of the Defiant Hordes
    4
  4. Phlegethic Girdle item icon
    Phlegethic Girdle
    3
  5. Primal Molten Greatbelt item icon
    Primal Molten Greatbelt
    3

Legs

  1. Greaves of the Risen Nightmare item set icon
    set
    Greaves of the Risen Nightmare
    36
  2. Venerated Professor's Greaves item icon
    Venerated Professor's Greaves
    5
  3. Obsidian Guard's Chausses item icon
    Obsidian Guard's Chausses
    4
  4. Greaves of Parallel Lives item icon
    Greaves of Parallel Lives
    2
  5. Drake Hunter's Greaves item icon
    Drake Hunter's Greaves
    1

Feet

  1. Scaleguard's Stalwart Greatboots item icon
    Scaleguard's Stalwart Greatboots
    10
  2. Primal Molten Sabatons item icon
    Primal Molten Sabatons
    9
  3. Twenty-Two-League Striders item icon
    Twenty-Two-League Striders
    9
  4. Pristine Magma Stompers item icon
    Pristine Magma Stompers
    5
  5. Lavaforged Sollerets item icon
    Lavaforged Sollerets
    4

Rings

  1. Thunderous Downburst Ring item icon
    Thunderous Downburst Ring
    25
  2. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    20
  3. Bloodied Wedding Ring item icon
    Bloodied Wedding Ring
    13
  4. Circle of Ascended Frost item icon
    Circle of Ascended Frost
    9
  5. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    6

Trinkets

  1. Prophetic Stonescales item icon
    Prophetic Stonescales
    28
  2. Fyrakk's Tainted Rageheart item icon
    Fyrakk's Tainted Rageheart
    19
  3. Manic Grieftorch item icon
    Manic Grieftorch
    11
  4. Augury of the Primal Flame item icon
    Augury of the Primal Flame
    8
  5. Whispering Incarnate Icon item icon
    Whispering Incarnate Icon
    5

Main Hand

  1. Fyr'alath the Dreamrender item icon
    Fyr'alath the Dreamrender
    49
  2. Imbued Qalashi Crusher item icon
    Imbued Qalashi Crusher
    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. Fyr'alath the Dreamrender item icon
    Fyr'alath the Dreamrender
    49
  2. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    12
  3. Fyrakk's Tainted Rageheart item icon
    Fyrakk's Tainted Rageheart
    7
  4. Manic Grieftorch item icon
    Manic Grieftorch
    7
  5. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    6

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 Blood Death Knights in Mythic+.

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl embellishment item icon
    Roiling Shadowflame
    45
  2. Allied Wristguard of Companionship embellishment item icon
    Allied Wristgaurds Of Companionship
    14
  3. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    10
  4. Allied Chestplate of Generosity embellishment item icon
    Rallied To Victory
    6
  5. Primal Molten Vambraces embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    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 Blood Death Knights in Mythic+, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    50

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    29
  2. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    16
  3. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    3

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    38
  2. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    12

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    29
  2. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    16
  3. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    2

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    38

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    41
  2. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    4
  3. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    3

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    28
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    21

Rings

  1. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    58
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    20
  3. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    12

Main Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader enchantment icon
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader
    43
  2. Rune of Sanguination enchantment icon
    Rune of Sanguination
    6
  3. Rune of the Stoneskin Gargoyle enchantment icon
    Rune of the Stoneskin Gargoyle
    1

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 Blood Death Knights in Mythic+.

  1. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    46
  2. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    30
  3. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    23
  4. Radiant Malygite gem icon
    Radiant Malygite
    21
  5. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    18