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Frost Death Knight Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Frost Death Knight PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

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 12.0 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Frost Death Knights

  1. Xanthdk's icon
    1
    Xanthdk
    Malganis (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 270 ilvl
    4450
  2. Silentdk's icon
    2
    Silentdk
    Illidan (US)
    Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 170 ilvl
    4255
  3. Cgx's icon
    3
    Cgx
    Area 52 (US)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 169 ilvl
    4249
  4. Rivalam's icon
    4
    Rivalam
    Frostmourne (US)
    Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 258 ilvl
    4120
  5. Petmastery's icon
    5
    Petmastery
    Zuljin (US)
    Dwarf | Deathbringer | 170 ilvl
    4077

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

  • 40% Critical Strike +447
  • 25% Haste +236
  • 95% Mastery +503
  • 6% Versatility +100

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 8% Avoidance +84
  • 4% Leech +26
  • 8% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask

    • Set
    • 48
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask icon

  2. Acherus Knight's Hood

    • 1
    Acherus Knight's Hood icon

  3. Crown of Absolute Command

    • 1
    Crown of Absolute Command icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 23
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Momma's Mega Medallion

    • 11
    Momma's Mega Medallion icon

  3. Salhadaar's Folly

    • 9
    Salhadaar's Folly icon

  4. Ornately Engraved Amplifier

    • 3
    Ornately Engraved Amplifier icon

  5. Bloodstained Memento

    • 2
    Bloodstained Memento icon

Shoulders

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Perches

    • Set
    • 45
    Hollow Sentinel's Perches icon

  2. Reanimator's Pyreforged Shoulders

    • 2
    Reanimator's Pyreforged Shoulders icon

  3. Acherus Knight's Pauldrons

    • 1
    Acherus Knight's Pauldrons icon

  4. Everforged Pauldrons

    • Craft
    • 1
    Everforged Pauldrons icon

  5. Spaulders of Unleashed Pride

    • 1
    Spaulders of Unleashed Pride icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 49
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Acherus Knight's Shroud

    • 1
    Acherus Knight's Shroud icon

Chest

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate

    • Set
    • 49
    Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate icon

  2. Acherus Knight's Tunic

    • 1
    Acherus Knight's Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Everforged Vambraces

    • Craft
    • 45
    Everforged Vambraces icon

  2. Hollow Sentinel's Stonecuffs

    • 2
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonecuffs icon

  3. Acherus Knight's Wristguard

    • 1
    Acherus Knight's Wristguard icon

  4. Discarded Nutrient Shackles

    • 1
    Discarded Nutrient Shackles icon

  5. Vambraces of Verification

    • 1
    Vambraces of Verification icon

Hands

  1. Everforged Gauntlets

    • Craft
    • 19
    Everforged Gauntlets icon

  2. Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 14
    Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets icon

  3. Breached Containment Guards

    • 7
    Breached Containment Guards icon

  4. Achillite's Unbreakable Grip

    • 6
    Achillite's Unbreakable Grip icon

  5. Jumpstarter's Scaffold-Scrapers

    • 3
    Jumpstarter's Scaffold-Scrapers icon

Waist

  1. Everforged Greatbelt

    • Craft
    • 28
    Everforged Greatbelt icon

  2. Fresh Ethereal Fetters

    • 10
    Fresh Ethereal Fetters icon

  3. Girdle of Somber Ploys

    • 6
    Girdle of Somber Ploys icon

  4. Girdle of Absolute Faith

    • 2
    Girdle of Absolute Faith icon

  5. Improvisational Girdle

    • 2
    Improvisational Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt

    • Set
    • 46
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt icon

  2. Acherus Knight's Legplates

    • 1
    Acherus Knight's Legplates icon

  3. Heavy Lamellar Leggings

    • 1
    Heavy Lamellar Leggings icon

  4. Hershak's Heavy Legguards

    • 1
    Hershak's Heavy Legguards icon

  5. Shrapnel-Fused Legguards

    • 1
    Shrapnel-Fused Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Plated Sabatons

    • 45
    Interloper's Plated Sabatons icon

  2. Acherus Knight's Greaves

    • 1
    Acherus Knight's Greaves icon

  3. Devoted Plate Walkers

    • 1
    Devoted Plate Walkers icon

  4. Hollow Sentinel's Greatboots

    • 1
    Hollow Sentinel's Greatboots icon

  5. Implacable Weatherproof Treads

    • 1
    Implacable Weatherproof Treads icon

Rings

  1. Logic Gate: Alpha

    • 27
    Logic Gate: Alpha icon

  2. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 27
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Logic Gate: Omega

    • 19
    Logic Gate: Omega icon

  4. Signet of the False Accuser

    • 8
    Signet of the False Accuser icon

  5. Radiant Necromancer's Band

    • 7
    Radiant Necromancer's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Antenna

    • 38
    Astral Antenna icon

  2. Unyielding Netherprism

    • 30
    Unyielding Netherprism icon

  3. Cursed Stone Idol

    • 17
    Cursed Stone Idol icon

  4. Araz's Ritual Forge

    • 9
    Araz's Ritual Forge icon

  5. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker

    • 4
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon

Main Hand

  1. Factory-Issue Plexhammer

    • 10
    Factory-Issue Plexhammer icon

  2. Oath-Breaker's Recompense

    • 6
    Oath-Breaker's Recompense icon

  3. Blade of Grievous Harm

    • 5
    Blade of Grievous Harm icon

  4. Charged Slicer

    • 5
    Charged Slicer icon

  5. Everforged Longsword

    • 4
    Everforged Longsword icon

Off Hand

  1. Factory-Issue Plexhammer

    • 9
    Factory-Issue Plexhammer icon

  2. Everforged Longsword

    • Craft
    • 7
    Everforged Longsword icon

  3. Blade of Grievous Harm

    • 6
    Blade of Grievous Harm icon

  4. Charged Slicer

    • 6
    Charged Slicer icon

  5. Oath-Breaker's Recompense

    • 3
    Oath-Breaker's Recompense 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. Dawnthread Lining

    • 85
    Everforged Vambraces icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 5
    Charged Claymore icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Everforged Greatbelt icon

  4. Duskthread Lining

    • 1
    Everforged Vambraces icon

  5. Prismatic Null Stone

    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 3
    Incandescent Essence icon

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw icon

Shoulders

  1. Tiger Fang Inscription

    • 1
    Tiger Fang Inscription icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 35
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 8
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 4
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 47
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +72 Avoidance

    • 31
    +72 Avoidance icon

  2. +66 Speed

    • 10
    +66 Speed icon

  3. +135 Leech

    • 4
    +135 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Super Strength

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Super Strength icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 45
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 1
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 28
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 18
    Scout's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 59
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. +21 Critical Strike

    • 26
    +21 Critical Strike icon

  3. +21 Haste

    • 5
    +21 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of Razorice

    • 26
    Rune of Razorice icon

  2. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 22
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

Off Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 26
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

  2. Rune of Razorice

    • 6
    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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 39
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 6
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 29
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 18
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Deadly Onyx

    • 141
    Deadly Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Ruby

    • 97
    Masterful Ruby icon

  3. Masterful Emerald

    • 29
    Masterful Emerald icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 26
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 25
    Masterful Sapphire icon

Most Played Races for Frost Death Knight M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Frost Death Knight DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Mag'har Orc

    • 17
    Mag'har Orc icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 14
    Night Elf icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 6
    Dwarf icon

  4. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  5. Orc

    • 3
    Orc 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Frost Death Knights in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

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 PvE.