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Rider Of The Apocalypse Frost Death Knight 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

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    Frost Death Knight
  • Rider Of The Apocalypse icon Rider Of The Apocalypse
  • Based on 21 Characters
  • The War Within Season 3
  • From 2000 to 2359 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Rider Of The Apocalypse Frost Death Knight PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

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 11.2 competitive 3v3.

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

Top 3v3 Rider Of The Apocalypse Frost Death Knights

  1. Frøstgødxêêk's icon
    1
    Frøstgødxêêk
    Icecrown (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 659 ilvl
    2359
  2. Xeek's icon
    2
    Xeek
    Rivendare (US)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 663 ilvl
    2306
  3. Ghøstvøîcês's icon
    3
    Ghøstvøîcês
    Icecrown (US)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 663 ilvl
    2273
  4. Mes's icon
    4
    Mes
    Stormscale (US)
    Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 684 ilvl
    2242
  5. Graphics's icon
    5
    Graphics
    Moon Guard (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 671 ilvl
    2242

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

  • 6% Critical Strike +537
  • 16% Haste +8977
  • 61% Mastery +15750
  • 23% Versatility +18134

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +78
  • 0% Leech +194
  • 6% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 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 3v3

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 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 11
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Faceplate

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Faceplate icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon

  4. Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask

    • Set
    • 2
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 21
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 14
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  2. Hollow Sentinel's Perches

    • Set
    • 5
    Hollow Sentinel's Perches icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Everforged Pauldrons

    • 1
    Everforged Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 21
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  3. Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate

    • Set
    • 4
    Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chestplate

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chestplate icon

  5. Everforged Breastplate

    • 1
    Everforged Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 15
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armguards

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armguards icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 21
    Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 14
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt

    • Set
    • 21
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 18
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Everforged Sabatons

    • 2
    Everforged Sabatons icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 42
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 17
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Sword

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Sword icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Greatsword icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Mace

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Mace icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Axe

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Axe icon

  5. Everforged Mace

    • 1
    Everforged Mace icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Sword

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Sword icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Mace

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Mace icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Axe

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Axe icon

  4. Everforged Mace

    • 1
    Everforged Mace 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

    • 42
    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 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 14
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 2
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 19
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 15
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +1090 Avoidance

    • 1
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  3. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 18
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 3
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 13
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 2
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 22
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 16
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 4
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of Razorice

    • 20
    Rune of Razorice icon

  2. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 1
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

Off Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 19
    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 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 18
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 15
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 43
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Quick Sapphire

    • 21
    Quick Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Onyx

    • 11
    Versatile Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Onyx

    • 5
    Masterful Onyx icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 2
    Quick Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 3

Most Played Races for Frost Death Knight 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

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

  1. Orc

    • 10
    Orc icon

  2. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  3. Void Elf

    • 3
    Void Elf icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 1
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Blood Elf

    • 1
    Blood Elf 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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Rider Of The Apocalypse Frost Death Knights in 3v3 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 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.