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Rider Of The Apocalypse Frost Death Knight Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Rider Of The Apocalypse Frost Death Knight PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons 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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Rider Of The Apocalypse Frost Death Knights

  1. Xanthdk's icon
    1
    Xanthdk
    Malganis (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 149 ilvl
    4450
  2. Мангусли's icon
    2
    Мангусли
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 170 ilvl
    4273
  3. Frôststrike's icon
    3
    Frôststrike
    Zuljin (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 170 ilvl
    4147
  4. Lacook's icon
    4
    Lacook
    Illidan (US)
    Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 169 ilvl
    4133
  5. Petmastery's icon
    5
    Petmastery
    Zuljin (US)
    Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 170 ilvl
    4077

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

  • 40% Critical Strike +437
  • 25% Haste +241
  • 92% Mastery +479
  • 4% Versatility +51

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 8% Avoidance +82
  • 4% Leech +21
  • 10% 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 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 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. Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask

    • Set
    • 48
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask icon

  2. Everforged Helm

    • 1
    Everforged Helm icon

  3. Wing Commander's Helmet

    • 1
    Wing Commander's Helmet icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 21
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Momma's Mega Medallion

    • 10
    Momma's Mega Medallion icon

  3. Salhadaar's Folly

    • 10
    Salhadaar's Folly icon

  4. Duskblaze's Desperation

    • 3
    Duskblaze's Desperation icon

  5. Sin Stained Pendant

    • 3
    Sin Stained Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Perches

    • Set
    • 45
    Hollow Sentinel's Perches icon

  2. Everforged Pauldrons

    • Craft
    • 4
    Everforged Pauldrons icon

  3. Reanimator's Pyreforged Shoulders

    • 1
    Reanimator's Pyreforged Shoulders icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate

    • Set
    • 50
    Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Everforged Vambraces

    • Craft
    • 48
    Everforged Vambraces icon

  2. Discarded Nutrient Shackles

    • 1
    Discarded Nutrient Shackles icon

  3. Hollow Sentinel's Stonecuffs

    • 1
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonecuffs icon

Hands

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 17
    Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets icon

  2. Everforged Gauntlets

    • Craft
    • 14
    Everforged Gauntlets icon

  3. Breached Containment Guards

    • 9
    Breached Containment Guards icon

  4. Jumpstarter's Scaffold-Scrapers

    • 7
    Jumpstarter's Scaffold-Scrapers icon

  5. Achillite's Unbreakable Grip

    • 3
    Achillite's Unbreakable Grip icon

Waist

  1. Everforged Greatbelt

    • Craft
    • 34
    Everforged Greatbelt icon

  2. Fresh Ethereal Fetters

    • 7
    Fresh Ethereal Fetters icon

  3. Girdle of Somber Ploys

    • 4
    Girdle of Somber Ploys icon

  4. Girdle of Absolute Faith

    • 2
    Girdle of Absolute Faith icon

  5. Improvisational Girdle

    • 2
    Improvisational Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt

    • Set
    • 49
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt icon

  2. Shrapnel-Fused Legguards

    • 1
    Shrapnel-Fused Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Plated Sabatons

    • 46
    Interloper's Plated Sabatons icon

  2. Devoted Plate Walkers

    • 1
    Devoted Plate Walkers icon

  3. Hollow Sentinel's Greatboots

    • 1
    Hollow Sentinel's Greatboots icon

  4. Implacable Weatherproof Treads

    • 1
    Implacable Weatherproof Treads icon

  5. Sterilized Expulsion Boots

    • 1
    Sterilized Expulsion Boots icon

Rings

  1. Logic Gate: Alpha

    • 33
    Logic Gate: Alpha icon

  2. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 26
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Logic Gate: Omega

    • 13
    Logic Gate: Omega icon

  4. Signet of the False Accuser

    • 9
    Signet of the False Accuser icon

  5. Devout Zealot's Ring

    • 4
    Devout Zealot's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Antenna

    • 44
    Astral Antenna icon

  2. Unyielding Netherprism

    • 26
    Unyielding Netherprism icon

  3. Cursed Stone Idol

    • 16
    Cursed Stone Idol icon

  4. Araz's Ritual Forge

    • 8
    Araz's Ritual Forge icon

  5. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker

    • 5
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon

Main Hand

  1. Charged Slicer

    • 10
    Charged Slicer icon

  2. Everforged Longsword

    • 10
    Everforged Longsword icon

  3. Oath-Breaker's Recompense

    • 8
    Oath-Breaker's Recompense icon

  4. Factory-Issue Plexhammer

    • 6
    Factory-Issue Plexhammer icon

  5. Blade of Grievous Harm

    • 5
    Blade of Grievous Harm icon

Off Hand

  1. Everforged Longsword

    • 15
    Everforged Longsword icon

  2. Charged Slicer

    • 11
    Charged Slicer icon

  3. Factory-Issue Plexhammer

    • 9
    Factory-Issue Plexhammer icon

  4. Blade of Grievous Harm

    • 2
    Blade of Grievous Harm icon

  5. Oath-Breaker's Recompense

    • 2
    Oath-Breaker's Recompense 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. Dawnthread Lining

    • 85
    Everforged Vambraces icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 4
    Everforged Greataxe icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 4
    Everforged Vambraces icon

  4. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Everforged Gauntlets icon

  5. Bind Binding Of Binding

    • 1
    Binding of Binding 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 Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 4
    Incandescent Essence icon

  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 1
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw

    • 2
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw icon

Shoulders

  1. Tiger Fang Inscription

    • 2
    Tiger Fang Inscription icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 30
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 14
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 3
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 48
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +72 Avoidance

    • 30
    +72 Avoidance icon

  2. +66 Speed

    • 12
    +66 Speed icon

  3. +135 Leech

    • 3
    +135 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Super Strength

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Super Strength icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 47
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 23
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 23
    Scout's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 65
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. +21 Critical Strike

    • 21
    +21 Critical Strike icon

  3. +21 Haste

    • 3
    +21 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of Razorice

    • 38
    Rune of Razorice icon

  2. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 12
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

Off Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 38
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

  2. Rune of Razorice

    • 2
    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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 44
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 4
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 27
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 21
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Deadly Onyx

    • 148
    Deadly Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Ruby

    • 98
    Masterful Ruby icon

  3. Deadly Emerald

    • 26
    Deadly Emerald icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 21
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Emerald

    • 18
    Masterful Emerald icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Charged Bolts

    • 1
    Charged Bolts 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 Pre-Patch.

  1. Mag'har Orc

    • 13
    Mag'har Orc icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 9
    Night Elf icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 9
    Dwarf icon

  4. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  5. Blood Elf

    • 4
    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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Rider Of The Apocalypse 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 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 PvE.