Unholy Death Knight RBG PvP Guide for TWW Season 2
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Unholy Death Knight
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17 Rider Of The Apocalypses
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Welcome to Murlok.io’s Unholy Death Knight PvP build guide for Rated Battlegrounds 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 matches in Patch 11.1.
Top Unholy Death Knights
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1TítøRagnaros (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 639 ilvl2443 -
2DiviniumBleeding Hollow (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 636 ilvl2150 -
3DevololSargeras (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl2039 -
4ScotygrippenBlack Dragonflight (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 657 ilvl1950 -
5InfèctedSilvermoon (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 637 ilvl1880
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6КоррольильичGordunni (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 634 ilvl1770 -
7GladumisMalganis (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 631 ilvl1755 -
8VailniteSargeras (US)Mechagnome | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 670 ilvl1703 -
9ConquestDrenden (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 628 ilvl1700 -
10RezidualTichondrius (US)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 649 ilvl1697
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11ElroldorStormscale (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl1675 -
12PrideRagnaros (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 662 ilvl1671 -
13ZaraznaDas Syndikat (EU)Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl1671 -
14AdrâmelechArchimonde (EU)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 628 ilvl1662 -
15ScottygripenBlack Dragonflight (US)Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 633 ilvl1625
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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+14577% Critical Strike
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+1125417% Haste
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+902738% Mastery
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+1586720% Versatility
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Haste
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
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+520% Avoidance
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+13212% Leech
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+04% Speed
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Rated Battlegrounds. 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.
San'layn Hero Talents
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 RBG.
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
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 RBG.
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 RBG builds.
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 RBG.
Algari Diamond
Races
Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, 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 Rated Battlegrounds.
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 RBG guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Unholy Death Knights in RBG, 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 PvP format.