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Frost Death Knight PvP Guide For 3v3

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Frost Death Knight
Season 3
23 characters
2112 - 2605

Welcome to Murlok.io's Frost Death Knight 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 Frost Death Knights from Dragonflight Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Toxicant (Zuljin US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2605.

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 Frost Death Knights

  1. 1
    Toxicant's character icon
    Toxicant
    Zuljin (US)
    478 ilvl
    2605
  2. 2
    Chachiovelf's character icon
    Chachiovelf
    Kiljaeden (US)
    457 ilvl
    2583
  3. 3
    Toxiz's character icon
    Toxiz
    Area 52 (US)
    463 ilvl
    2576
  4. 4
    Tbhidcnoglad's character icon
    Tbhidcnoglad
    Moon Guard (US)
    467 ilvl
    2531
  5. 5
    Edatex's character icon
    Edatex
    Moon Guard (US)
    467 ilvl
    2531

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 Frost Death Knight Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+968
11% Critical Strike
+2939
17% Haste
+5594
78% Mastery
+5004
24% Versatility
  1. Mastery
  2. Versatility
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+43
0% Leech
+579
11% 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 Pandaren currently being the top race for Frost Death Knights in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Pandaren race icon
    Pandaren
    8
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    7
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    3
  4. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    2
  5. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    1

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
23
Death Strike
23
Raise Dead
21
Mind Freeze
23
Anti-Magic Shell
23
Cleaving Strikes
21
Blinding Sleet
22
Coldthirst
0
Permafrost
2
Improved Death Strike
21
Anti-Magic Barrier
18
March of Darkness
11
Sacrificial Pact
11
Control Undead
0
Enfeeble
2
Icebound Fortitude
23
Blood Scent
1
Veteran of the Third War
23
Suppression
10
Brittle
13
Acclimation
21
Merciless Strikes
8
Anti-Magic Zone
22
Might of Thassarian
23
Clenching Grasp
0
Proliferating Chill
21
Gloom Ward
2
Asphyxiate
21
Assimilation
0
Death Pact
0
Death's Reach
22
Unholy Endurance
3
Runic Attenuation
23
Wraith Walk
14
Unholy Ground
23
Insidious Chill
21
Blood Draw
1
Will of the Necropolis
22
Death's Echo
23
Icy Talons
22
Rune Mastery
23
Unholy Bond
7
Empower Rune Weapon
19
Abomination Limb
12
Soul Reaper
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Frost 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.
Frost Strike
23
Obliterate
23
Howling Blast
23
Killing Machine
23
Rime
23
Unleashed Frenzy
23
Improved Frost Strike
23
Runic Command
0
Biting Cold
23
Improved Obliterate
23
Glacial Advance
1
Pillar of Frost
23
Frostscythe
0
Improved Rime
23
Frigid Executioner
23
Cold Heart
0
Fatal Fixation
23
Enduring Strength
1
Frostwhelp's Aid
23
Horn of Winter
0
Everfrost
7
Chill Streak
23
Murderous Efficiency
22
Inexorable Assault
17
Icecap
2
Empower Rune Weapon
22
Gathering Storm
23
Piercing Chill
20
Bonegrinder
23
Shattering Blade
12
Avalanche
12
Icebreaker
6
Cold-Blooded Rage
23
Frostwyrm's Fury
17
Invigorating Freeze
0
Obliteration
23
Absolute Zero
16
Breath of Sindragosa
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 Frost 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.
Deathchill
2
Delirium
2
Shroud of Winter
0
Dark Simulacrum
0
Dead of Winter
22
Strangulate
23
Bitter Chill
0
Rot and Wither
0
Necrotic Aura
7
Bloodforged Armor
4
Spellwarden
9

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 Frost Death Knights in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Piercing Gaze of the Risen Nightmare item set icon
    set
    Piercing Gaze of the Risen Nightmare
    23

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    12
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    10
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Skewers of the Risen Nightmare item set icon
    set
    Skewers of the Risen Nightmare
    23

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    6
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    6
  3. Hellbloom Cape item icon
    Hellbloom Cape
    5
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    5
  5. Hellbloom Drape item icon
    Hellbloom Drape
    1

Chest

  1. Primal Molten Breastplate item icon
    Primal Molten Breastplate
    19
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Chestplate item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Chestplate
    3
  3. Casket of the Risen Nightmare item set icon
    set
    Casket of the Risen Nightmare
    1

Wrist

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Wristguards item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    8
  2. Primal Molten Vambraces item icon
    Primal Molten Vambraces
    7
  3. Hellbloom Bracers item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Bracers
    3
  4. Difficult Wrist Protectors item icon
    Difficult Wrist Protectors
    2
  5. Vambraces of the Risen Nightmare item icon
    Vambraces of the Risen Nightmare
    2

Hands

  1. Thorns of the Risen Nightmare item set icon
    set
    Thorns of the Risen Nightmare
    23

Waist

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Girdle item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    9
  2. Primal Molten Greatbelt item icon
    Primal Molten Greatbelt
    7
  3. Seal of the Risen Nightmare item icon
    Seal of the Risen Nightmare
    3
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    3
  5. Hellbloom Clasp item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Greaves of the Risen Nightmare item set icon
    set
    Greaves of the Risen Nightmare
    22
  2. Primal Molten Legplates item icon
    Primal Molten Legplates
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity item icon
    Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    23

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    20
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    12
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    10
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    3
  5. Arch-Druid's Tainted Seal item icon
    Arch-Druid's Tainted Seal
    1

Trinkets

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    22
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    19
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    5

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Greatsword item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Greatsword
    17
  2. Fyr'alath the Dreamrender item icon
    Fyr'alath the Dreamrender
    5
  3. Gholak, the Final Conflagration item icon
    Gholak, the Final Conflagration
    1

Off Hand

  1. Volcoross's Barbed Fang item icon
    Volcoross's Barbed Fang
    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 Frost Death Knights in 3v3.

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    23
  2. Primal Molten Breastplate embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    18
  3. Primal Molten Breastplate embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    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 Frost Death Knights in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    5

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    22
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    13
  2. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    9

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    23

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    17

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    23

Feet

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

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    28
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    10
  3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    8

Main Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader enchantment icon
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader
    13
  2. Rune of Razorice enchantment icon
    Rune of Razorice
    10

Off Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader enchantment icon
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader
    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 Frost Death Knights in 3v3.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    53
  2. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    30
  3. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    26
  4. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    24
  5. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    23