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Unholy Death Knight 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Unholy Death Knight PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Unholy 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 Unholy Death Knights

  1. Deadhomies's icon
    1
    Deadhomies
    Tichondrius (US)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 155 ilvl
    2571
  2. Cryodemic's icon
    2
    Cryodemic
    Illidan (US)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 123 ilvl
    2504
  3. Beelzemon's icon
    3
    Beelzemon
    Stormrage (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 131 ilvl
    2500
  4. Jaydkx's icon
    4
    Jaydkx
    Tichondrius (US)
    Worgen | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 123 ilvl
    2489
  5. Linxxis's icon
    5
    Linxxis
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 140 ilvl
    2488

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Unholy 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

  • 8% Critical Strike +32
  • 24% Haste +225
  • 52% Mastery +255
  • 25% Versatility +354

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +1
  • 2% Leech +30
  • 19% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  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 Unholy 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 Unholy Death Knights in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 34
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Helm

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Plate Helm icon

  3. Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask

    • Set
    • 3
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 43
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Perches

    • Set
    • 41
    Hollow Sentinel's Perches icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Shoulders

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Shoulders icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 45
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate

    • Set
    • 45
    Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 21
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Vambraces

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Vambraces icon

Hands

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 45
    Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

Legs

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt

    • Set
    • 45
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 29
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Interloper's Plated Sabatons

    • 1
    Interloper's Plated Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 85
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 45
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 43
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

  4. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker

    • 1
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 42
    Astral Gladiator's Greatsword icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Impaler

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Impaler icon

  4. Circuit Breaker

    • 1
    Circuit Breaker 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 Unholy Death Knights.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 89
    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 Unholy Death Knight gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 33
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 8
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 1
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 39
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 5
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 37
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +135 Leech

    • 6
    +135 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 39
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 4
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 35
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 6
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 42
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +21 Versatility

    • 19
    +21 Versatility icon

  3. +21 Mastery

    • 14
    +21 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 34
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

  2. Rune of the Apocalypse

    • 11
    Rune of the Apocalypse 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 Unholy Death Knights in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 45
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 24
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 16
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 122
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 107
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Masterful Emerald

    • 34
    Masterful Emerald icon

  4. Quick Sapphire

    • 27
    Quick Sapphire icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 23
    Quick Onyx icon

Most Played Races for Unholy 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 Unholy Death Knight DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Orc

    • 12
    Orc icon

  2. Human

    • 11
    Human icon

  3. Night Elf

    • 5
    Night Elf icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 3
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Void Elf

    • 2
    Void Elf icon

Unholy 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 Unholy 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.