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Frost Death Knight 3v3 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Frost Death Knight PvP build guide for 3v3 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Frost Death Knights across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.

Top Frost Death Knights

  1. Volkovitch's icon
    1
    Volkovitch
    Archimonde (EU)
    Kul Tiran | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl
    2461
  2. Frøzèñintïmê's icon
    2
    Frøzèñintïmê
    Icecrown (US)
    Pandaren | Deathbringer | 635 ilvl
    2459
  3. Arrested's icon
    3
    Arrested
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl
    2452
  4. Omk's icon
    4
    Omk
    Moon Guard (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl
    2430
  5. Revengers's icon
    5
    Revengers
    Tichondrius (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 638 ilvl
    2402

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +1986
    8% Critical Strike
  • +10662
    16% Haste
  • +10589
    46% Mastery
  • +14368
    18% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +25
    0% Avoidance
  • +204
    0% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 3v3 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Frost Death Knight class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best In Slot Gear

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 3v3.

Head

  1. Cauldron Champion's Crown icon
    Set
    Cauldron Champion's Crown
    35

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    32
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    2
  3. Prized Aspirant's Necklace icon
    Prized Aspirant's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Cauldron Champion's Screamplate icon
    Set
    Cauldron Champion's Screamplate
    35

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    14
  2. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    8
  3. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    7
  4. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    2
  5. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    2

Chest

  1. Cauldron Champion's Ribcage icon
    Set
    Cauldron Champion's Ribcage
    20
  2. Prized Gladiator's Chestplate icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chestplate
    6
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate
    5
  4. Prized Aspirant's Chestplate icon
    Prized Aspirant's Chestplate
    2
  5. Prized Gladiator's Chestguard icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chestguard
    2

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    15
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards
    7
  3. Prized Warmonger's Bracers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bracers
    7
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers
    3
  5. Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    3

Hands

  1. Cauldron Champion's Fistguards icon
    Set
    Cauldron Champion's Fistguards
    26
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    5
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets
    3
  4. Prized Warmonger's Gauntlets icon
    Prized Warmonger's Gauntlets
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    15
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard
    9
  3. Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp
    7
  4. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    4

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves
    11
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves
    7
  3. Cauldron Champion's Tattered Cuisses icon
    Set
    Cauldron Champion's Tattered Cuisses
    7
  4. Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards
    7
  5. Prized Warmonger's Legguards icon
    Prized Warmonger's Legguards
    3

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons
    14
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    13
  3. Cauldron Champion's Greatboots icon
    Cauldron Champion's Greatboots
    4
  4. Prized Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    2
  5. Devoted Plate Walkers icon
    Devoted Plate Walkers
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    69
  2. Prized Aspirant's Ring icon
    Prized Aspirant's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    32
  2. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    20
  3. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    15
  4. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    2
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Torchblade icon
    Prized Gladiator's Torchblade
    30
  2. Algari Competitor's Sword icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Sword
    2
  3. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw icon
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Axe icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Axe
    1

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Torchblade icon
    Prized Gladiator's Torchblade
    29
  2. Algari Competitor's Axe icon
    Algari Competitor's Axe
    2
  3. Algari Competitor's Sword icon
    Algari Competitor's Sword
    2

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Frost Death Knight builds for 3v3.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    60
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Duskthread Lining
    4
  3. Algari Competitor's Axe icon
    Ascendance
    3
  4. Algari Competitor's Axe icon
    Blessed Weapon Grip
    2
  5. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 3v3 builds.

Head

  1. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    11
  2. Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound
    3
  3. Greater Rune of Echoing Void icon
    Greater Rune of Echoing Void
    1

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    31
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    3

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    35

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    32
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    2

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    33
  2. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    29
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    5

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    26
  2. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    23
  3. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    11

Main Hand

  1. Rune of Razorice icon
    Rune of Razorice
    32
  2. Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader
    3

Off Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader
    30
  2. Rune of Razorice icon
    Rune of Razorice
    3

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 3v3.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    31
  2. Culminating Blasphemite icon
    Culminating Blasphemite
    1
  3. Elusive Blasphemite icon
    Elusive Blasphemite
    1

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    65
  2. Masterful Emerald icon
    Masterful Emerald
    42
  3. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    37
  4. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    32
  5. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    25

Tinker

  1. Tinker: Grounded Circuitry icon
    Tinker: Grounded Circuitry
    1
  2. Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets icon
    Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets
    1

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in 3v3 Arenas.

  1. Orc icon
    Orc
    11
  2. Highmountain Tauren icon
    Highmountain Tauren
    7
  3. Human icon
    Human
    5
  4. Pandaren icon
    Pandaren
    4
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Frost Death Knight 3v3 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Frost Death Knights in 3v3, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 12 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.