2v2 Frost Death Knight

Frost Death Knight
Season 2
50 characters
1726 - 2381

Discover the art of building a PvP Frost Death Knight designed to excel in 2v2 in World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.1.7. This guide provides you with a comprehensive blueprint to create a character that can hold its own in the fierce competition.

Updated , this guide distills the build of the top 50 Frost Death Knights across the leaderboards in the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. The players' ratings range from 1726 to 2381, with Картафилиус from Soulflayer (EU) currently reigning as the top 2v2 Frost Death Knight.

The guide factors in each character's equipment type, specialization history, and connection frequency, ensuring you have the most accurate and current information at your disposal.

Top Frost Death Knights

  1. 1
    Картафилиус
    Soulflayer (EU)
    431 ilvl
    2381
  2. 2
    Wap
    Bloodhoof (US)
    443 ilvl
    2257
  3. 3
    Heykidsitsme
    Tichondrius (US)
    429 ilvl
    2232
  4. 4
    Dego
    Tichondrius (US)
    429 ilvl
    2210
  5. 5
    Hunrune
    Emerald Dream (US)
    434 ilvl
    2188

Stat Priority

Stats are fundamental in shaping character abilities and gameplay in World of Warcraft. Present in most equipment, enhancements, and consumables, these attributes can notably boost Frost Death Knights prowess in 2v2 confrontations. The key stats to concentrate on are:

  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike

In addition, items occasionally offer minor stats. Although their occurrence is rare and random, Speed stands out as a desirable attribute that can augment Frost Death Knights' effectiveness:

  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Comprehending these stats is key to optimizing your Frost Death Knight for 2v2 confrontations.

Main Stat Priority
+847
11% Critical Strike
+1934
11% Haste
+3994
60% Mastery
+5082
25% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stat Priority
+12
0% Avoidance
+35
0% Leech
+546
11% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft carries distinct traits, conferring potential advantages in gameplay. Currently, the top choice for Frost Death Knight in 2v2 is the mighty Orc race.

In the current climate of cross-faction play, restrictions on race selection have significantly diminished, affording players the freedom to choose the race that offers the most potent racial abilities for their Frost Death Knight.

  1. Orc
    18
  2. Human
    14
  3. Pandaren
    5
  4. Blood Elf
    3
  5. Undead
    3

Class Talents

Chains of Ice
50
Death Strike
50
Raise Dead
45
Mind Freeze
50
Anti-Magic Shell
50
Cleaving Strikes
45
Blinding Sleet
50
Coldthirst
3
Permafrost
2
Improved Death Strike
46
Anti-Magic Barrier
42
March of Darkness
19
Sacrificial Pact
35
Control Undead
0
Enfeeble
7
Icebound Fortitude
50
Blood Scent
1
Veteran of the Third War
50
Suppression
9
Brittle
41
Acclimation
35
Merciless Strikes
23
Anti-Magic Zone
46
Might of Thassarian
50
Clenching Grasp
2
Proliferating Chill
46
Gloom Ward
8
Asphyxiate
46
Assimilation
0
Death Pact
3
Death's Reach
43
Unholy Endurance
11
Runic Attenuation
39
Wraith Walk
28
Unholy Ground
50
Insidious Chill
39
Blood Draw
2
Will of the Necropolis
49
Death's Echo
50
Icy Talons
40
Rune Mastery
48
Unholy Bond
14
Empower Rune Weapon
38
Abomination Limb
43
Soul Reaper
1

Specialization Talents

Frost Strike
50
Obliterate
50
Howling Blast
50
Killing Machine
50
Rime
50
Unleashed Frenzy
50
Improved Frost Strike
50
Runic Command
0
Biting Cold
50
Improved Obliterate
50
Glacial Advance
0
Pillar of Frost
50
Frostscythe
0
Improved Rime
50
Frigid Executioner
50
Cold Heart
0
Fatal Fixation
42
Enduring Strength
4
Frostwhelp's Aid
50
Horn of Winter
0
Everfrost
19
Chill Streak
44
Murderous Efficiency
50
Inexorable Assault
9
Icecap
5
Empower Rune Weapon
50
Gathering Storm
42
Piercing Chill
18
Bonegrinder
50
Shattering Blade
5
Avalanche
47
Icebreaker
43
Cold-Blooded Rage
50
Frostwyrm's Fury
36
Invigorating Freeze
0
Obliteration
50
Absolute Zero
35
Breath of Sindragosa
0

PvP Talents

Deathchill
9
Delirium
6
Shroud of Winter
1
Dark Simulacrum
0
Dead of Winter
50
Strangulate
49
Bitter Chill
0
Rot and Wither
0
Necrotic Aura
22
Bloodforged Armor
5
Spellwarden
8

Equipment

Equipment is the cornerstone of a character's strength in World of Warcraft. The most potent gear can often be found in the Great Vault, obtained through the rigors of Mythic+ dungeons, or won in the trials of Mythic raids. PvP vendors serve as the primary source for PvP equipment, while the Crafting Orders system provides another avenue for securing powerful gear.

The list that follows enumerates the top equipment items for each of a Frost Death Knight's equipment slots. These selections have been carefully curated to enhance your prowess in 2v2.

Head

  1. set
    Lingering Phantom's Dreadhorns
    50

Neck

  1. Torc of Passed Time
    24
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Amulet
    23
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Necklace
    2
  4. Elemental Lariat
    1

Shoulders

  1. set
    Lingering Phantom's Shoulderplates
    48
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons
    1
  3. Primal Molten Pauldrons
    1

Back

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Shawl
    25
  2. Undulating Sporecloak
    12
  3. Scalewarden's Cape
    7
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Drape
    3
  5. Lingering Phantom's Drape
    1

Chest

  1. set
    Lingering Phantom's Plackart
    47
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Chestplate
    3

Wrist

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    19
  2. Primal Molten Vambraces
    18
  3. set
    Scalewarden's Plate Bracers
    13

Hands

  1. set
    Lingering Phantom's Gauntlets
    49
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    1

Waist

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    24
  2. Primal Molten Greatbelt
    21
  3. set
    Scalewarden's Plate Clasp
    4
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    1

Legs

  1. Primal Molten Legplates
    34
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves
    12
  3. set
    Lingering Phantom's Schynbalds
    3
  4. Frostfire Legguards of Preparation
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    48
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    1
  3. Primal Molten Sabatons
    1

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight
    41
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Signet
    27
  3. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    23
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Ring
    6
  5. Obsidian Aspirant's Signet
    2

Trinkets

  1. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion
    42
  2. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    38
  3. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    19
  4. set
    Obsidian Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Polearm
    47
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Halberd
    1
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Mace
    1
  4. Scalewarden's Impaler
    1

Off Hand

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Mace
    1

Embellished Items

Embellished items are masterfully crafted pieces of gear, imbued with specialized abilities, designed to dramatically enhance your character's prowess in World of Warcraft. These items can be obtained either by using an embellishment reagent or may come pre-equipped within an item's crafting recipe.

Although only two embellished items can be worn simultaneously, selecting the perfect pair can drastically boost a Frost Death Knight's potency in combat.

Here is a carefully curated selection of the best embellished items to elevate your Frost Death Knight's performance in 2v2.

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    48
  2. Primal Molten Legplates
    21
  3. Undulating Sporecloak
    12
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight
    8
  5. Elemental Lariat
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments are enhancements that significantly amplify the power of your equipment in World of Warcraft. Crafted using the Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing professions, or procured from the auction house, these upgrades provide a substantial boost to your character's abilities.

Enchantments can be applied to a wide array of items, including the Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand gear.

Highlighted below are the most effective enchantments for Frost Death Knights in 2v2, each carefully selected to greatly bolster your combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    42
  2. Regenerative Leech
    5
  3. +125 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Sustained Strength
    26
  2. Waking Stats
    22
  3. Sustained Strength
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    48
  2. +200 Avoidance
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    29

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit
    45
  2. Fierce Armor Kit
    1
  3. Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    43
  2. Watcher's Loam
    4
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    3

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery
    70
  2. +82 Haste
    20
  3. +82 Versatility
    8

Main Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader
    43
  2. Rune of Razorice
    7

Off Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader
    1

Gems

Gems are expertly crafted jewels that can enhance your equipment stats in World of Warcraft. Developed using the Jewelcrafting profession, these can also be procured from the auction house.

These precious stones can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings items that feature a Prismatic socket. Items can be imbued with a socket using an obtainable item that costs 6 Tokens of Merit from the Great Vault.

Additionally, a Neck item can be endowed with up to three sockets by using different qualities of the Tiered Medallion Setting , which can also be crafted via the Jewelcrafting profession or purchased from the auction house.

Highlighted below are the top-notch gem choices for Frost Death Knight in 2v2, each one carefully selected to maximize your combat effectiveness.

  1. Zen Neltharite
    176
  2. Keen Ysemerald
    44
  3. Keen Neltharite
    36
  4. Energized Ysemerald
    33
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond
    26