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Frost Death Knight Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Frost Death Knight PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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 12.0.7 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. Frôststrike's icon
    1
    Frôststrike
    Zuljin (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Deathbringer | 293 ilvl
    4248
  2. Craziedead's icon
    2
    Craziedead
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Deathbringer | 293 ilvl
    4151
  3. Gÿrth's icon
    3
    Gÿrth
    Area 52 (US)
    Night Elf | Deathbringer | 293 ilvl
    4146
  4. Necrofrost's icon
    4
    Necrofrost
    Barthilas (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Deathbringer | 292 ilvl
    4136
  5. Chrónòss's icon
    5
    Chrónòss
    Blackhand (EU)
    Blood Elf | Deathbringer | 292 ilvl
    4131

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

  • 26% Critical Strike +960
  • 13% Haste +399
  • 67% Mastery +1168
  • 0% Versatility +9

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +125
  • 3% Leech +57
  • 5% 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. Relentless Rider's Crown

    • Set
    • 50
    Relentless Rider's Crown icon

Neck

  1. Rotmire's Sporeheart

    • 40
    Rotmire's Sporeheart icon

  2. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 6
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  3. Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn

    • 3
    Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn icon

  4. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 1
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

Shoulders

  1. Shoulderplates of Frozen Blood

    • 42
    Shoulderplates of Frozen Blood icon

  2. Light-Judged Spaulders

    • 5
    Light-Judged Spaulders icon

  3. Relentless Rider's Dreadthorns

    • Set
    • 2
    Relentless Rider's Dreadthorns icon

  4. Spaulders of Scorching Ray

    • 1
    Spaulders of Scorching Ray icon

Back

  1. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 45
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 3
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  3. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 1
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

  4. Imperator's Banner

    • 1
    Imperator's Banner icon

Chest

  1. Relentless Rider's Cuirass

    • Set
    • 49
    Relentless Rider's Cuirass icon

  2. Putrid Tender's Battleplate

    • 1
    Putrid Tender's Battleplate icon

Wrist

  1. Spellbreaker's Bracers

    • Craft
    • 47
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  2. Relentless Rider's Manacles

    • 2
    Relentless Rider's Manacles icon

  3. Trollhunter's Bands

    • 1
    Trollhunter's Bands icon

Hands

  1. Relentless Rider's Bonegrasps

    • Set
    • 50
    Relentless Rider's Bonegrasps icon

Waist

  1. Relentless Rider's Chain

    • 27
    Relentless Rider's Chain icon

  2. Girdle of Devouring Rot

    • 20
    Girdle of Devouring Rot icon

  3. Hate-Tied Waistchain

    • 2
    Hate-Tied Waistchain icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Girdle

    • Craft
    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Relentless Rider's Legguards

    • Set
    • 50
    Relentless Rider's Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Greaves of the Unformed

    • 41
    Greaves of the Unformed icon

  2. Fading Dawn Sabatons

    • 4
    Fading Dawn Sabatons icon

  3. Spellbreaker's March

    • Craft
    • 3
    Spellbreaker's March icon

  4. Oathsworn Stompers

    • 1
    Oathsworn Stompers icon

  5. Parasite Stompers

    • 1
    Parasite Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Platinum Star Band

    • 44
    Platinum Star Band icon

  2. Sin'dorei Band of Hope

    • 15
    Sin'dorei Band of Hope icon

  3. Sporecaller's Blooming Loop

    • 15
    Sporecaller's Blooming Loop icon

  4. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 14
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  5. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • Craft
    • 3
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 50
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  2. Light Company Guidon

    • 34
    Light Company Guidon icon

  3. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 11
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  4. Heart of Ancient Hunger

    • 5
    Heart of Ancient Hunger icon

Main Hand

  1. Blade of the Final Twilight

    • 15
    Blade of the Final Twilight icon

  2. Liferipper's Cutlass

    • 12
    Liferipper's Cutlass icon

  3. Bellamy's Final Judgement

    • 6
    Bellamy's Final Judgement icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Blade

    • 5
    Spellbreaker's Blade icon

  5. Blood Knight's Warblade

    • Craft
    • 3
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

Off Hand

  1. Blade of the Final Twilight

    • 14
    Blade of the Final Twilight icon

  2. Spellbreaker's Blade

    • 10
    Spellbreaker's Blade icon

  3. Farstrider's Chopper

    • 1
    Farstrider's Chopper icon

  4. Malfeasance Mallet

    • 1
    Malfeasance Mallet icon

  5. Turalyon's False Echo

    • 1
    Turalyon's False Echo 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 93
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  2. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 3
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  3. Hunt

    • 2
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

  4. Devouring Banding

    • 1
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

  5. Sunfire Silk Lining

    • 1
    Adherent's Silken Shroud 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 Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 27
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 13
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 26
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 13
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 6
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 47
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 3
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 8
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

  2. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 50
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 25
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 19
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 6
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 93
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 4
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 3
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of Razorice

    • 29
    Rune of Razorice icon

  2. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 19
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

  3. Rune of the Apocalypse

    • 2
    Rune of the Apocalypse icon

Off Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 27
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

Gems

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

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Frost Death Knights in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 46
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 119
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 103
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Amethyst

    • 2
    Flawless Masterful Amethyst icon

  4. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 2
    Flawless Quick Amethyst 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 Season 1.

  1. Night Elf

    • 11
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 10
    Orc icon

  3. Mag'har Orc

    • 6
    Mag'har Orc icon

  4. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  5. Dwarf

    • 5
    Dwarf 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 Season 1 and Patch 12.0.7.

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 PvE.