
Unholy Death Knight 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Unholy Death Knight PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.
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 11.1.7 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
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1KromgonKazzak (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl2441
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2BelamihaljStormscale (EU)Worgen | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 653 ilvl2412
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3AzuxdYsondre (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl2376
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4NaMalganis (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl2357
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5ZakkaaKorgath (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl2351
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6DbmezzyKazzak (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 652 ilvl2341
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7MyowndeathSilvermoon (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 653 ilvl2307
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8АпофеозхHowling Fjord (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 658 ilvl2302
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9PkpmaTichondrius (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl2294
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10PaliisKhadgar (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 641 ilvl2294
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11ZakkaKorgath (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 638 ilvl2286
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12AeionIllidan (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl2285
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13EbonlemonStormrage (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 662 ilvl2267
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14HozzarBarthilas (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 634 ilvl2258
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15DiviniumzBleeding Hollow (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl2253
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16AzulolYsondre (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 668 ilvl2252
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17AethrôsMalganis (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 672 ilvl2250
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18NikxArchimonde (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 634 ilvl2243
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19ДайтооалгоунGordunni (EU)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 651 ilvl2242
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20ChadwickKhaz Modan (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 638 ilvl2235
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21ГрипстанкиллGordunni (EU)Mag'har Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 685 ilvl2234
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22DefeatedIllidan (US)Blood Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl2213
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23WarsongzSargeras (US)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl2211
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24MissedkickIllidan (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 655 ilvl2198
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25MyowndeathTwisting Nether (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 643 ilvl2191
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26HotcherryxDun Modr (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 639 ilvl2168
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27SleythRagnaros (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 682 ilvl2164
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28AmatoxBleeding Hollow (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 647 ilvl2163
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29NnChromaggus (US)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 637 ilvl2159
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30MagdorosGenjuros (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 657 ilvl2155
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31KidoumaruSilvermoon (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 640 ilvl2149
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32PeacedeathxSilvermoon (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 638 ilvl2148
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33NalzDrakkari (US)Undead | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 655 ilvl2138
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34ToombsyDraenor (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl2121
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35TarnightQuelthalas (EU)Orc | San'layn | 658 ilvl2118
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36MuleeRavencrest (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl2114
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37ÐiisturbedAzralon (US)Draenei | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 637 ilvl2107
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38VerminosisStormscale (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 639 ilvl2106
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39CracklølHyjal (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 652 ilvl2105
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40ArroyoBorean Tundra (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 672 ilvl2102
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
- 7% Critical Strike +1052
- 20% Haste +13505
- 34% Mastery +7790
- 20% Versatility +15574
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Haste
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +83
- 1% Leech +395
- 7% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- 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.
- Most used talents, strongly recommended!
- Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
- 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.
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrist
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
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.
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 The War Within Season 2.
Head
Main Hand
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
Prismatic
Tinker
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 The War Within Season 2.
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 The War Within Season 2 and Patch 11.1.7.
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.