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Frost Death Knight RBG PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Frost Death Knight PvP build guide for Rated Battlegrounds 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. Finalßoss's icon
    1
    Finalßoss
    Area 52 (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 628 ilvl
    2521
  2. Chärles's icon
    2
    Chärles
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 639 ilvl
    2472
  3. Tïtø's icon
    3
    Tïtø
    Ragnaros (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 641 ilvl
    2305
  4. Hypnöz's icon
    4
    Hypnöz
    Quelthalas (US)
    Blood Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 640 ilvl
    2268
  5. Necrofeelya's icon
    5
    Necrofeelya
    Bronzebeard (EU)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 630 ilvl
    2254

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

  • +2372
    8% Critical Strike
  • +7889
    12% Haste
  • +12327
    51% Mastery
  • +14926
    19% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +45
    0% Avoidance
  • +963
    1% Leech
  • +0
    5% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Rated Battlegrounds. 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 RBG.

Head

  1. Cauldron Champion's Crown icon
    Set
    Cauldron Champion's Crown
    31
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles
    2
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Helm icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Helm
    1
  4. Prized Aspirant's Plate Helm icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Helm
    1
  5. Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    34
  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    2

Shoulders

  1. Cauldron Champion's Screamplate icon
    Set
    Cauldron Champion's Screamplate
    35
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons
    1

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    11
  2. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    7
  3. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    7
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    4
  5. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    3

Chest

  1. Cauldron Champion's Ribcage icon
    Set
    Cauldron Champion's Ribcage
    24
  2. Prized Gladiator's Chestplate icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chestplate
    7
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate
    4
  4. Prized Gladiator's Chestguard icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chestguard
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    12
  2. Prized Warmonger's Bracers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bracers
    8
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards
    7
  4. Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    6
  5. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers
    3

Hands

  1. Cauldron Champion's Fistguards icon
    Set
    Cauldron Champion's Fistguards
    32
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    10
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard
    9
  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    8
  4. Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp
    8
  5. Prized Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    1

Legs

  1. Cauldron Champion's Tattered Cuisses icon
    Set
    Cauldron Champion's Tattered Cuisses
    16
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves
    8
  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards
    7
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves
    3
  5. Prized Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    1

Feet

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    19
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons
    10
  3. Prized Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    3
  4. Cauldron Champion's Greatboots icon
    Cauldron Champion's Greatboots
    2
  5. Prized Gladiator's Plate Stompers icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Stompers
    2

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    71
  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    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
    21
  3. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    14
  4. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    3
  5. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    2

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Torchblade icon
    Prized Gladiator's Torchblade
    31
  2. Algari Competitor's Sword icon
    Algari Competitor's Sword
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Axe icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Axe
    1
  4. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword
    1

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Torchblade icon
    Prized Gladiator's Torchblade
    31
  2. Algari Competitor's Sword icon
    Algari Competitor's Sword
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Axe icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Axe
    1

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 RBG.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    58
  2. Algari Competitor's Axe icon
    Vivacity
    4
  3. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Concealed Chaos Component
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Ascendance
    1
  5. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Captured Starlight
    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 RBG builds.

Head

  1. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    7
  2. Lesser Rune of Twilight Devastation icon
    Lesser Rune of Twilight Devastation
    2

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    16
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    14
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    32
  2. Oathsworn's Strength icon
    Oathsworn's Strength
    4

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    20
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    10
  3. +1090 Avoidance icon
    +1090 Avoidance
    1

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    29
  2. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    4
  3. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    27
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    4

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    29
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    26
  3. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    10

Main Hand

  1. Rune of Razorice icon
    Rune of Razorice
    30
  2. Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader
    6

Off Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader
    29
  2. Rune of Razorice icon
    Rune of Razorice
    6

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 RBG.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    19
  2. Determined Bloodstone icon
    Determined Bloodstone
    8
  3. Elusive Blasphemite icon
    Elusive Blasphemite
    4

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    83
  2. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    36
  3. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    29
  4. Masterful Emerald icon
    Masterful Emerald
    21
  5. Masterful Onyx icon
    Masterful Onyx
    19

Tinker

  1. icon
    6
  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector
    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 Rated Battlegrounds.

  1. Orc icon
    Orc
    9
  2. Human icon
    Human
    7
  3. Kul Tiran icon
    Kul Tiran
    5
  4. Blood Elf icon
    Blood Elf
    3
  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 RBG guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Frost Death Knights in RBG, 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.