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Frost Death Knight RBG PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

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

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 11.2 competitive RBG.

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

Top RBG Frost Death Knights

  1. Змейблитц's icon
    1
    Змейблитц
    Soulflayer (EU)
    Kul Tiran | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 684 ilvl
    2355
  2. Nekrae's icon
    2
    Nekrae
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 687 ilvl
    1986
  3. Neruda's icon
    3
    Neruda
    Ragnaros (US)
    Kul Tiran | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 679 ilvl
    1964
  4. Darkends's icon
    4
    Darkends
    Kiljaeden (US)
    Blood Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 677 ilvl
    1913
  5. Rbgaoegrip's icon
    5
    Rbgaoegrip
    Illidan (US)
    Kul Tiran | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 675 ilvl
    1897

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

  • 9% Critical Strike +2431
  • 14% Haste +7610
  • 64% Mastery +16779
  • 23% Versatility +17567

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +22
  • 1% Leech +775
  • 5% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Rated Battlegrounds. 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 RBG

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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask

    • Set
    • 11
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Faceplate

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Faceplate icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 23
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Perches

    • Set
    • 13
    Hollow Sentinel's Perches icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 11
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 25
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate

    • Set
    • 19
    Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chestplate

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chestplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 20
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 24
    Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 12
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt

    • Set
    • 24
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Sabatons

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Sabatons icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Plate Stompers

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 48
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 18
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Sword

    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Sword icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Greatsword icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Hammer

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Hammer icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Axe

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Axe icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Axe

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Axe icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Sword

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Sword icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Axe

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Axe icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Hammer

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Hammer icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Axe

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Axe 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

    • 46
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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 Rated Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 12
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 8
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 2
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 21
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 4
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 16
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 4
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +1325 Leech

    • 1
    +1325 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Mining

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Mining icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 20
    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

    • 13
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 5
    Defender's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 29
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 12
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 4
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of Razorice

    • 19
    Rune of Razorice icon

  2. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 6
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

Off Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 17
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

  2. Rune of Razorice

    • 4
    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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 20
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 3
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 15
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 5
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 48
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 26
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 13
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 10
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Emerald

    • 8
    Masterful Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 1

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

Most Played Races for Frost Death Knight RBG

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Rated Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Frost Death Knight DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Orc

    • 5
    Orc icon

  2. Kul Tiran

    • 5
    Kul Tiran icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 4
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  5. Pandaren

    • 2
    Pandaren 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 RBG PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Frost Death Knights in Rated Battlegrounds 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 3 and Patch 11.2.

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.