
Unholy Death Knight Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Unholy Death Knight PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons 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 M+.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top Mythic+ Unholy Death Knights
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1VerbraidbuffTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl4053
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2ЭлслэйерхHowling Fjord (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl4049
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3PpgrippyIllidan (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl4046
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4BugapprovedIllidan (US)Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 685 ilvl4015
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5KaldkFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl4010
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6FreakscytheKazzak (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl4007
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7BudheavygalIllidan (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl4001
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8KushyiiTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3978
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9SomaxKazzak (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3971
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10CalikdArea 52 (US)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 684 ilvl3969
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11VicdkShadowmoon (TW)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3964
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12КукульдкHowling Fjord (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3964
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13IonoFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 685 ilvl3961
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14TacocuteHyjal (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3961
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15QldurtmsKazzak (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3948
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16SupremezzMalganis (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3947
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17HawkedeeKazzak (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3945
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18MalegusdkTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3936
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19LexodkTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3936
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20덕드라고사Azshara (KR)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3934
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21MocpapiezadkBurning Legion (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3934
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22KraidydkBlackmoore (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3929
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23DeshgloomerSargeras (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 685 ilvl3928
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24SmellyguyArea 52 (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3928
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25SatipdkZuljin (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3927
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26VairuhdkIllidan (US)Void Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3926
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27GordonsArea 52 (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 685 ilvl3926
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28НотейлоGordunni (EU)Human | San'layn | 684 ilvl3925
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29XanadeathRagnaros (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3924
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30LuteqtzBlackrock (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3924
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31BubatzlegalBlackrock (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3923
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32JumanjidnTarren Mill (EU)Troll | San'layn | 685 ilvl3921
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33CheekgripperArea 52 (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3920
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34WaytoosickKazzak (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3919
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35쟤하는거봐라Azshara (KR)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3918
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36YimbohdkTichondrius (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3914
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37KiinboteArea 52 (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3914
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38NanaoakariIllidan (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 685 ilvl3913
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39RyuqtFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3913
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40DarkllîneTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 685 ilvl3910
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41АлаякосаHowling Fjord (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 685 ilvl3910
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42ArmenianTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3909
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43НемилверноHowling Fjord (EU)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 684 ilvl3909
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44MorósTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3908
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45ЗмейняшаSoulflayer (EU)Orc | San'layn | 684 ilvl3908
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46TharkaydkBlackhand (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 685 ilvl3908
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47NofoamlatteThrall (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3906
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48ThistledkIllidan (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 685 ilvl3905
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49FmclIllidan (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 685 ilvl3905
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50SawAzshara (KR)Night Elf | San'layn | 684 ilvl3904
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 +1965
- 30% Haste +19582
- 66% Mastery +19919
- 4% Versatility +3220
Stat priority
- Mastery
- Haste
- Versatility
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 3% Avoidance +1626
- 3% Leech +1081
- 4% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Avoidance
- Leech
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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 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 Unholy Death Knights in Mythic+ Dungeons.
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Legs
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 Mythic+ Dungeons during The War Within Season 2.
Chest
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 Mythic+ Dungeons.
Algari Diamond
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 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 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Unholy 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 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 PvE.