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Rider Of The Apocalypse Frost Death Knight 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Rider Of The Apocalypse Frost Death Knight PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Rider Of The Apocalypse 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 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Rider Of The Apocalypse Frost Death Knights

  1. Nivari's icon
    1
    Nivari
    The Shatar (EU)
    Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 124 ilvl
    2553
  2. Beelzemon's icon
    2
    Beelzemon
    Stormrage (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 131 ilvl
    2500
  3. Nivari's icon
    3
    Nivari
    Moonglade (EU)
    Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 121 ilvl
    2435
  4. Frøzensøul's icon
    4
    Frøzensøul
    Stormrage (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 124 ilvl
    2432
  5. Deathgripler's icon
    5
    Deathgripler
    Tichondrius (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 122 ilvl
    2377

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 +27
  • 17% Haste +141
  • 69% Mastery +323
  • 25% Versatility +357

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +5
  • 0% Leech +0
  • 20% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Rider Of The Apocalypse 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 2v2

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 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon

  3. Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask

    • Set
    • 2
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Helm

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Hollow Sentinel's Perches

    • Set
    • 6
    Hollow Sentinel's Perches icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 15
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate

    • Set
    • 9
    Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 15
    Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt

    • Set
    • 14
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  3. Interloper's Plated Sabatons

    • 2
    Interloper's Plated Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 27
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 14
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker

    • 1
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Greatsword icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon

  3. Photon Sabre Prime

    • 1
    Photon Sabre Prime 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

    • 24
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Duskthread Lining

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  3. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword 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 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 12
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 2
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 1
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 15
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 13
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +43 Speed

    • 1
    +43 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 13
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 12
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 10
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 10
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 8
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of Razorice

    • 13
    Rune of Razorice icon

  2. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 2
    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.

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 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 14
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 10
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 46
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 30
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 9
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 3
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Quick Sapphire

    • 3
    Quick Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 3

Most Played Races for Frost Death Knight 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

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

  1. Orc

    • 5
    Orc icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 2
    Void Elf icon

  3. Mag'har Orc

    • 2
    Mag'har Orc icon

  4. Human

    • 2
    Human icon

  5. Pandaren

    • 2
    Pandaren icon

Rider Of The Apocalypse 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 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Rider Of The Apocalypse Frost Death Knights in 2v2 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 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 PvP.