
Unholy Death Knight Mythic+ PvE Guide for TWW Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Unholy Death Knight PvE build guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in The War Within Season 2.
Using data from the top 50 Unholy Death Knights across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive runs in Patch 11.1.
Top Unholy Death Knights
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1JpcwednesdayIllidan (US)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 683 ilvl3899
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2SupremezzMalganis (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3881
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3KiinboteArea 52 (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 682 ilvl3857
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4WazocutieSilvermoon (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 682 ilvl3856
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5PpgrippyIllidan (US)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 683 ilvl3854
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6TharkaydkBlackhand (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3853
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7MalegusdkTwisting Nether (EU)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 680 ilvl3844
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8ЭлслэйерхHowling Fjord (EU)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 683 ilvl3841
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9BugapprovedIllidan (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3836
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10XanadeathRagnaros (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 682 ilvl3836
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11QldurtmsKazzak (EU)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 682 ilvl3831
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12ScaryDraenor (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3831
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13FreakscytheKazzak (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 682 ilvl3828
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14MyzouthBurning Legion (EU)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 683 ilvl3828
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15TacocuteHyjal (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 681 ilvl3827
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16NnoggieTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3826
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17NekzrowoTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 682 ilvl3826
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18ArstokSilvermoon (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3820
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19NofoamlatteThrall (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3817
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20LeechkIllidan (US)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 682 ilvl3817
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21MocpapiezadkBurning Legion (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 681 ilvl3813
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22VicdkShadowmoon (TW)Night Elf | San'layn | 681 ilvl3812
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23DarkllîneTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 680 ilvl3812
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24WiggilydkIllidan (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 682 ilvl3811
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25КукульдкHowling Fjord (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3810
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26TeddydkAzshara (KR)Human | San'layn | 682 ilvl3808
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27SelecttqtTichondrius (US)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 682 ilvl3806
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28KoribarkTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3806
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29KaldkFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3805
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30TonyretardiArea 52 (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 679 ilvl3805
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31АлаякосаHowling Fjord (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 682 ilvl3804
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32DailøDalaran (EU)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 681 ilvl3804
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33CalikdArea 52 (US)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 683 ilvl3802
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34ЗмейняшаSoulflayer (EU)Orc | San'layn | 683 ilvl3802
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35FmclIllidan (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 681 ilvl3800
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36RaidbuflegitIllidan (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3798
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37IonoFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3794
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38SmellyguyArea 52 (US)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 682 ilvl3794
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39GrippahTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3794
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40VairuhdkIllidan (US)Void Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3793
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41RyuqtFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 681 ilvl3792
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42KarkúnSilvermoon (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 682 ilvl3792
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43HawkedeeKazzak (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 683 ilvl3791
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44TartexdPozzo Delleternità (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 681 ilvl3790
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45АрмянскийHowling Fjord (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 680 ilvl3790
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46DrettsuSargeras (US)Night Elf | San'layn | 682 ilvl3789
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47XmdfridayArea 52 (US)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 680 ilvl3788
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48LevroomDraenor (EU)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 681 ilvl3785
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49НемилверноHowling Fjord (EU)Mag'har Orc | San'layn | 682 ilvl3783
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50WaytoosickKazzak (EU)Night Elf | San'layn | 681 ilvl3780
Stats
Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.
Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.
Secondary Stats
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+22578% Critical Strike
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+2045631% Haste
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+2055367% Mastery
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+32024% Versatility
Stat priority
- Mastery
- Haste
- Versatility
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
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+14533% Avoidance
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+8593% Leech
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+04% Speed
Stat priority
- Avoidance
- Leech
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Mythic+ Dungeons. This section highlights the most popular Unholy Death Knight class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.
Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:
- 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
Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for Mythic+.
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Wrist
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
Embellishments
Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.
Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Unholy Death Knight builds for Mythic+.
Enchantments
Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.
These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 Mythic+ builds.
Chest
Main Hand
Gems
Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.
Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.
Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated Mythic+.
Algari Diamond
Cyrce's Circlet
Races
Racial traits can affect performance in PvE, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.
These races are most often chosen for their edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this Unholy Death Knight Mythic+ guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Unholy Death Knights in Mythic+, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.
How often is the information updated?
The data is refreshed every 12 hours.
Why is this called a guide?
It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.
Is this guide good for beginners?
Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.
Why is my character not listed in the top section?
Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvE format.