Mythic+ Unholy Death Knight

Unholy Death Knight
Season 2
15 characters
2689 - 2991

This guide tells you everything about how to build a World of Warcraft (Dragonflight 10.1) PvE Unholy Death Knight that will thrive in Mythic+.

Updated , it is based on the 15 top-rated Unholy Death Knights in Mythic+ leaderboards across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. Ratings are ranging from 2689 to 2991, with the current top Mythic+ Unholy Death Knight being Lofasandzi from Drakthul (EU).

Each character's equipment type, active specialization history, as well as connection frequency, are taken into consideration to keep the guide as accurate as possible.

Stat Priority

Stats are attributes that enhance character abilities and define how it feels to play. Found on most pieces of equipment, object ameliorations, and consumables, the stats to prioritize for Unholy Death Knights in Mythic+ are Haste and Mastery :

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

Sometimes, items can also contain minor stats that can add a certain value. Even though they are really hard to get since they are rare and random, the one to reach is Avoidance :

  1. Avoidance
  2. Speed
  3. Leech
Main Stat Priority
+1946
18% Critical Strike
+5020
30% Haste
+4755
62% Mastery
+1000
5% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Versatility
Minor Stat Priority
+340
5% Avoidance
+198
1% Leech
+233
5% Speed
  1. Avoidance
  2. Speed
  3. Leech

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft brings traits that can potentially give an edge in achieving victory. That said, the best race for Unholy Death Knight in Mythic+ is currently Troll .

Since cross-faction play is now possible, there are few barriers that remain for picking what offers the best racials.

  1. Troll race icon.
    Troll
    4
  2. Human race icon.
    Human
    3
  3. Orc race icon.
    Orc
    3
  4. Blood Elf race icon.
    Blood Elf
    2
  5. Night Elf race icon.
    Night Elf
    1

Class Talents

Specialization Talents

PvP Talents

Equipment

The equipment is what makes characters stronger. The best gear is usually found in the Great Vault, Mythic+ dungeons, and Mythic raids. They can also be bought from PvP vendors or crafted with the Crafting Orders system.

Here are the best equipment items for Unholy Death Knights in Mythic+.

Embellished Items

Embellished items are crafted pieces of equipment that feature specific abilities. They are obtained by using an embellishment optional reagent or are already included in an item recipe.

Only 2 embellished items can be equipped at the same time. Here are the best embellished items for Unholy Death Knights in Mythic+.

Enchantments

Enchantments are equipment item upgrades. Created with the Enchanting and Leatherworking professions, or bought in the auction house, they can be set on Back, Chest, Wrist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand items.

Here are the best enchantments for Unholy Death Knights in Mythic+.

Back

  1. Graceful Avoidance
    9
  2. Homebound Speed
    3
  3. Regenerative Leech
    2

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    14
  2. Sustained Strength
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Avoidance
    9
  2. +200 Leech
    3
  3. +200 Speed
    2

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    8
  2. Watcher's Loam
    5
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste
    20
  2. +82 Mastery
    9
  3. +82 Critical Strike
    1

Main Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader
    15

Gems

Gems are jewelcrafting items. Created with the Jewelcrafting profession or bought in the auction house, they can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrists, Waist, and Rings items.

Here are the best gems for Unholy Death Knights in Mythic+.

Primordial Stones

Primordial Stones are gems that can be socketed into the Onyx Annulet ring found in Zskera Vault or bought from Researcher Imareth . Stones are found across the Forbidden Reach through events, vendors, and vaults.

Here are the best primordial stones for Unholy Death Knights in Mythic+.