
Unholy Death Knight 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Unholy Death Knight PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.
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 11.2 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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1НикнеймGordunni (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 713 ilvl2427
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2MesxTichondrius (US)Highmountain Tauren | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 714 ilvl2382
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3AshøkaTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 685 ilvl2370
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4SpdygripsTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 682 ilvl2353
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5IrønfîstTarren Mill (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 679 ilvl2343
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6FaznikTwisting Nether (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 680 ilvl2335
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7ChøkaTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 682 ilvl2330
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8OqlTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 676 ilvl2291
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9MesxIllidan (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 696 ilvl2290
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10ClaritydkAgamaggan (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 676 ilvl2288
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11SoraDun Modr (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 686 ilvl2278
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12ClaudioTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 685 ilvl2263
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13SairuslørdRavencrest (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 680 ilvl2260
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14PaliisKhadgar (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 701 ilvl2255
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15TrainblueRavencrest (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 678 ilvl2248
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16ОёйёйHowling Fjord (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 691 ilvl2239
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17ZakkaKorgath (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 675 ilvl2238
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18КромгонSoulflayer (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 680 ilvl2235
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19AwfyasifdfslArgent Dawn (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 696 ilvl2234
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20PuzikovatrTarren Mill (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 691 ilvl2229
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21CowabankaTwisting Nether (EU)Tauren | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 675 ilvl2228
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22DeathmachïneTichondrius (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 706 ilvl2227
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23ÐeathmarkDalaran (US)Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 710 ilvl2225
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24JungolifenaTichondrius (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 711 ilvl2222
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25KazharRavencrest (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 681 ilvl2217
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26ZhangbeihaizTichondrius (US)Mag'har Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 712 ilvl2216
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27FïguiArchimonde (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 676 ilvl2212
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28DklékataArchimonde (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 684 ilvl2211
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29InviosStormrage (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 676 ilvl2206
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30DarksimTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 679 ilvl2205
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31NjkBurning Blade (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 679 ilvl2204
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32ПсихотипGordunni (EU)Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 688 ilvl2203
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33RafteliosSylvanas (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 676 ilvl2202
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34ДанностьGordunni (EU)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 685 ilvl2201
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35ZakkaaKorgath (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 674 ilvl2199
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36KokusArchimonde (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 680 ilvl2199
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37PesoplumaKelthuzad (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 678 ilvl2197
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38LwyIllidan (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 696 ilvl2197
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39ApacstanyaRagnaros (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 678 ilvl2195
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40YasukiSanguino (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 676 ilvl2193
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41FatehatwomenTwisting Nether (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 679 ilvl2190
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42ZatrinaBlackrock (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 681 ilvl2190
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43YasukiDun Modr (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 678 ilvl2189
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44ElfinhealmeBarthilas (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 676 ilvl2187
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45ÁbøminationRavencrest (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 676 ilvl2186
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46DeadhomiesTichondrius (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 682 ilvl2185
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47PhrekOutland (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 674 ilvl2182
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48HcabSargeras (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 677 ilvl2179
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49HozzarrBarthilas (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 672 ilvl2179
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50HozzaarrTichondrius (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 671 ilvl2171
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 +1425
- 23% Haste +13631
- 46% Mastery +12346
- 22% Versatility +17345
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Haste
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +35
- 1% Leech +679
- 6% 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.
Head
Shoulders
Chest
Wrist
Waist
Feet
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 3.
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
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 3.
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 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.