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Affliction Warlock PvP Guide For RBG

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Affliction Warlock
Season 4
47 characters
1701 - 2285

Welcome to Murlok.io's Affliction Warlock PvP guide for RBG 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 Affliction Warlocks from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Langneur (Ravencrest EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2285.

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 Affliction Warlocks

  1. 1
    Langneur's character icon
    Langneur
    Ravencrest (EU)
    516 ilvl
    2285
  2. 2
    Waytoozesty's character icon
    Waytoozesty
    Blackrock (US)
    479 ilvl
    2267
  3. 3
    Serious's character icon
    Serious
    Darkspear (US)
    489 ilvl
    2238
  4. 4
    Bwc's character icon
    Bwc
    Aegwynn (EU)
    493 ilvl
    2124
  5. 5
    Ethiq's character icon
    Ethiq
    Blackrock (EU)
    492 ilvl
    1992

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 Affliction Warlock Secondary and Minor stats for RBG.

Secondary Stats
+706
9% Critical Strike
+5184
30% Haste
+3942
75% Mastery
+5622
27% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+3
0% Avoidance
+72
0% Leech
+456
9% 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 Human currently being the top race for Affliction Warlocks in RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Human race icon
    Human
    13
  2. Undead race icon
    Undead
    12
  3. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    10
  4. Void Elf race icon
    Void Elf
    4
  5. Troll race icon
    Troll
    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
14
Demonic Circle
47
Burning Rush
15
Fel Pact
0
Demon Skin
47
Fel Armor
47
Fiendish Stride
12
Curses of Enfeeblement
47
Abyss Walker
21
Mortal Coil
40
Amplify Curse
36
Demonic Embrace
46
Demonic Inspiration
47
Wrathful Minion
47
Demonic Fortitude
36
Banish
0
Teachings of the Satyr
4
Accrued Vitality
35
Sweet Souls
19
Nightmare
21
Demonic Gateway
47
Lifeblood
3
Dark Pact
47
Strength of Will
40
Shadowfury
44
Frequent Donor
29
Socrethar's Guile
47
Sargerei Technique
25
Darkfury
11
Fel Synergy
15
Soul Link
47
Teachings of the Black Harvest
2
Resolute Barrier
7
Grimoire of Synergy
44
Profane Bargain
11
Soul Conduit
47
Demonic Resilience
0
Grim Feast
43
Inquisitor's Gaze
45
Soulburn
46

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Affliction 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.
Malefic Rapture
47
Unstable Affliction
47
Seed of Corruption
6
Nightfall
46
Writhe in Agony
47
Sow the Seeds
6
Shadow Embrace
43
Dark Virtuosity
4
Kindled Malice
47
Agonizing Corruption
3
Drain Soul
43
Absolute Corruption
47
Phantom Singularity
39
Pandemic Invocation
5
Inevitable Demise
43
Soul Swap
41
Soul Flame
4
Grimoire of Sacrifice
45
Focused Malignancy
45
Withering Bolt
43
Sacrolash's Dark Strike
46
Creeping Death
47
Haunt
5
Summon Darkglare
45
Soul Rot
46
Xavius' Gambit
46
Tormented Crescendo
38
Seized Vitality
4
Malevolent Visionary
0
Wrath of Consumption
3
Soul-Eater's Gluttony
44
Dread Touch
43
Haunted Soul
4
Grand Warlock's Design
0
Dark Harvest
42

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 Affliction 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.
Oblivion
8
Gateway Mastery
3
Rot and Decay
15
Nether Ward
0
Essence Drain
6
Rampant Afflictions
44
Jinx
38
Shadow Rift
14
Call Observer
9
Bonds of Fel
0
Impish Instincts
3
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 Affliction Warlocks in RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Grimhorns of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Grimhorns of the Sinister Savant
    35
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover
    6
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Guise item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Guise
    1
  5. Lightweight Ocular Lenses item icon
    Lightweight Ocular Lenses
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    13
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    10
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    9
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    7
  5. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    6

Shoulders

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Shoulderspikes item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shoulderspikes
    10
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Shawl item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Shawl
    9
  3. Amice of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Amice of the Sinister Savant
    8
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Amice item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Amice
    7
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    7

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    13
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    9
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    6
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    4

Chest

  1. Cursed Robes of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Cursed Robes of the Sinister Savant
    39
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Robe item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Robe
    3
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe
    2
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Vestments item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Vestments
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Bindings item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bindings
    20
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    13
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps
    11
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Armbands item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    3

Hands

  1. Grips of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Grips of the Sinister Savant
    43
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    3
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Belt
    16
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Cord
    15
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord
    11
  4. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation item icon
    Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    3
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    2

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Leggings of the Sinister Savant
    38
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    3
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    3
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Trousers item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Trousers
    2
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Pants item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Pants
    1

Feet

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    27
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
    9
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Slippers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Slippers
    6
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Treads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Treads
    5

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    20
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    18
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    18
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    12
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    10

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    34
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    34
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    12
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    8
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    4

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Greatstaff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Greatstaff
    14
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Spire item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spire
    12
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Staff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Staff
    9
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    5
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Spellblade item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spellblade
    4

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Branch item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Branch
    4
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Torch item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Torch
    2
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Censer item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Censer
    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 Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    2

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 Affliction Warlocks in RBG.

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    36
  2. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    33
  3. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    3
  4. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    1
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    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 Affliction Warlocks in RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    5

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    33
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    5
  3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    42
  2. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    2

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    37
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    5
  3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Crafting enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Crafting
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    13

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    42
  2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    1
  3. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    34
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    8
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    43
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    37
  3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    6

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    21
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    13
  3. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    7

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 Affliction Warlocks in RBG.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    73
  2. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    31
  3. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    26
  4. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    12
  5. Quick Ysemerald gem icon
    Quick Ysemerald
    11