
Unholy Death Knight Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Unholy Death Knight PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 11.2 competitive Blitz.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top Blitz Unholy Death Knights
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1IzrafOutland (EU)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 652 ilvl3272
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2YjbRavencrest (EU)Undead | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 662 ilvl3270
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3TatsubanDun Morogh (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl3244
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4CameldriverStormreaver (EU)Kul Tiran | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 672 ilvl3238
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5DbmezzyKazzak (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 652 ilvl3223
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6ArgônatSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 674 ilvl3204
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7GkdlTichondrius (US)Gnome | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 633 ilvl3160
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8CaédonMoon Guard (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 678 ilvl3143
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9PrideRagnaros (US)Human | San'layn | 686 ilvl3136
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10BigpapapumpzMalganis (US)Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl3129
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11ThenapTarren Mill (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 655 ilvl3125
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12FabriciusBlackhand (EU)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 679 ilvl3121
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13ScotygrippenBlack Dragonflight (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 676 ilvl3005
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14HollowhTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 661 ilvl3003
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15MyowndeathSilvermoon (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 654 ilvl3002
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16SoraDun Modr (EU)Human | San'layn | 648 ilvl2997
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17ScottygripenBlack Dragonflight (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 634 ilvl2937
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18TarnightQuelthalas (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 658 ilvl2895
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19CracklølHyjal (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 653 ilvl2894
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20VarrazdkBlackrock (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 640 ilvl2893
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21MaxtoOutland (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 668 ilvl2867
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22CversTichondrius (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 668 ilvl2850
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23TorbilleArchimonde (EU)Tauren | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 671 ilvl2833
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24PartywafflesIllidan (US)Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 670 ilvl2815
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25JakeboyswagShandris (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 656 ilvl2814
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26KvatchSylvanas (EU)Kul Tiran | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 645 ilvl2801
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27LendorOutland (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 655 ilvl2794
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28DiviniumBleeding Hollow (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 669 ilvl2792
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29AmantirSilvermoon (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl2790
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30FamessBlackrock (EU)Gnome | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 644 ilvl2756
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31ДайтооалгоунGordunni (EU)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 658 ilvl2747
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32DdgbTichondrius (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 677 ilvl2718
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33DoomzykThrall (US)Troll | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 634 ilvl2709
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34FreezerxRavencrest (EU)Kul Tiran | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 672 ilvl2700
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35GargingoylesBurning Legion (US)Mag'har Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 657 ilvl2636
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36MagdorosGenjuros (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 666 ilvl2625
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37BlíznaBurning Legion (EU)Tauren | San'layn | 678 ilvl2619
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38JkdkDethecus (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 651 ilvl2594
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39DarkpopTichondrius (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 638 ilvl2576
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40GrongonIllidan (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 648 ilvl2543
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41JehzoTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 653 ilvl2539
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42MissedkickIllidan (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 656 ilvl2533
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43GandoomIllidan (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 658 ilvl2530
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44DrëamachineTichondrius (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 645 ilvl2516
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45TixozArchimonde (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl2513
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46CarrymeQuelthalas (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 654 ilvl2500
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47LèståtHyjal (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 671 ilvl2500
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48LieAntonidas (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 667 ilvl2500
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49OnepunchflitTichondrius (US)Kul Tiran | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl2489
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50DaitoóalgownRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl2479
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 +1403
- 22% Haste +13207
- 36% Mastery +8343
- 20% Versatility +15939
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Haste
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +0
- 1% Leech +388
- 8% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz
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 Blitz Battlegrounds.
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrist
Hands
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 Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 2.
Head
Wrist
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 Blitz Battlegrounds.
Algari Diamond
Prismatic
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.
Most Played Races for Unholy Death Knight Blitz
Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.
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 Blitz PvP guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Unholy Death Knights in Blitz Battlegrounds 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 11.2.
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.