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Unholy Death Knight RBG PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Unholy Death Knight PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real-time data from the top 50 Unholy Death Knights 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 RBG.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top RBG Unholy Death Knights

  1. Sleyth's icon
    1
    Sleyth
    Ragnaros (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 682 ilvl
    2219
  2. Pride's icon
    2
    Pride
    Ragnaros (US)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 680 ilvl
    2164
  3. Jeffz's icon
    3
    Jeffz
    Illidan (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 672 ilvl
    2108
  4. Siêgfriëd's icon
    4
    Siêgfriëd
    Ragnaros (US)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 681 ilvl
    2054
  5. Conquest's icon
    5
    Conquest
    Drenden (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl
    2026

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect your combat 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 +1344
  • 18% Haste +11693
  • 39% Mastery +9474
  • 21% Versatility +16353

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 1% Leech +1091
  • 5% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Rated Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Unholy Death Knights.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for RBG

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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Cauldron Champion's Crown

    • Set
    • 11
    Cauldron Champion's Crown icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Cauldron Champion's Screamplate

    • Set
    • 11
    Cauldron Champion's Screamplate icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Cape

    • 2
    Prized Warmonger's Cape icon

Chest

  1. Cauldron Champion's Ribcage

    • Set
    • 10
    Cauldron Champion's Ribcage icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Chestplate icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Bracers

    • 2
    Prized Warmonger's Bracers icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Cauldron Champion's Fistguards

    • Set
    • 11
    Cauldron Champion's Fistguards icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Clasp

    • 2
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

Legs

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards icon

  3. Cauldron Champion's Tattered Cuisses

    • Set
    • 2
    Cauldron Champion's Tattered Cuisses icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves icon

Feet

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 7
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Cauldron Champion's Greatboots

    • 1
    Cauldron Champion's Greatboots icon

  4. Devoted Plate Walkers

    • 1
    Devoted Plate Walkers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 19
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 11
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 10
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Emblem icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw

    • 10
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw icon

  2. Circuit Breaker

    • 1
    Circuit Breaker icon

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.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 21
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Duskthread Lining

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

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 Rated Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 6
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Twilight Devastation

    • 1
    Greater Rune of Twilight Devastation icon

  3. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 1
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 6
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 3
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 10
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 5
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 4
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 9
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 8
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 13
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 5
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 4
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 11
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 10
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 30
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 20
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 5
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Quick Sapphire

    • 5
    Quick Sapphire icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 5
    Versatile Emerald icon

Most Played Races for Unholy Death Knight RBG

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Rated Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Unholy Death Knights in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Human

    • 6
    Human icon

  2. Orc

    • 3
    Orc icon

  3. Highmountain Tauren

    • 1
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  4. Goblin

    • 1
    Goblin icon

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 RBG PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Unholy Death Knights in Rated 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 11.1.7.

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 PvP.