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Frost Death Knight 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

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

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Frost Death Knight DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.1.7 competitive 3v3.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 3v3 Frost Death Knights

  1. Xêêk's icon
    1
    Xêêk
    Icecrown (US)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl
    3027
  2. Ghøstvøîcês's icon
    2
    Ghøstvøîcês
    Icecrown (US)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl
    3023
  3. Frøstgødxêêk's icon
    3
    Frøstgødxêêk
    Icecrown (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl
    3019
  4. Påtrick's icon
    4
    Påtrick
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 647 ilvl
    2869
  5. Graphics's icon
    5
    Graphics
    Moon Guard (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 639 ilvl
    2710

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Frost Death Knight's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 7% Critical Strike +1044
  • 15% Haste +10054
  • 50% Mastery +11886
  • 20% Versatility +15308

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +16
  • 0% Leech +342
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Frost Death Knights.

  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 for 3v3

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Frost Death Knights in 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Cauldron Champion's Crown

    • Set
    • 50
    Cauldron Champion's Crown icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 43
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Cauldron Champion's Screamplate

    • Set
    • 50
    Cauldron Champion's Screamplate icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 29
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 10
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Cauldron Champion's Ribcage

    • Set
    • 27
    Cauldron Champion's Ribcage icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 13
    Prized Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Chestguard

    • 8
    Prized Gladiator's Chestguard icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 32
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces icon

Hands

  1. Cauldron Champion's Fistguards

    • Set
    • 32
    Cauldron Champion's Fistguards icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 10
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets

    • Craft
    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 26
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 13
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

Legs

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves

    • 15
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards

    • 14
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards icon

  4. Cauldron Champion's Tattered Cuisses

    • Set
    • 3
    Cauldron Champion's Tattered Cuisses icon

Feet

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 26
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Cauldron Champion's Greatboots

    • 5
    Cauldron Champion's Greatboots icon

  4. Devoted Plate Walkers

    • 1
    Devoted Plate Walkers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 96
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 39
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 11
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Torchblade

    • 45
    Prized Gladiator's Torchblade icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Axe

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Axe icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Sword

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Sword icon

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Torchblade

    • 46
    Prized Gladiator's Torchblade icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Sword

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Sword icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Frost Death Knights.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 80
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Duskthread Lining

    • 16
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon

  3. Ascendance

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Sword icon

  4. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Sword icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Frost Death Knight gear in 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 26
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 7
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  3. Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage

    • 4
    Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 42
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 6
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 48
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 1
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 41
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 5
    +2040 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 47
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 40
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 6
    Defender's March icon

  3. Cavalry's March

    • 2
    Cavalry's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 55
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 20
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 13
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of Razorice

    • 47
    Rune of Razorice icon

  2. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 3
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

Off Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 44
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

  2. Rune of Razorice

    • 3
    Rune of Razorice icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Frost Death Knights in 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 43
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 4
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  3. Determined Bloodstone

    • 2
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 118
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 91
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 53
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 46
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Masterful Onyx

    • 29
    Masterful Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 7

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 2
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

Most Played Races for Frost Death Knight 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Frost Death Knight DPS players in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Orc

    • 19
    Orc icon

  2. Human

    • 11
    Human icon

  3. Night Elf

    • 4
    Night Elf icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 3
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Highmountain Tauren

    • 3
    Highmountain Tauren icon

Frost Death Knight Guide FAQ

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

How is this 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Frost Death Knights in 3v3 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for The War Within Season 2 and Patch 11.1.7.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.