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Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knight 3v3 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

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    Unholy Death Knight
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Welcome to Murlok.io’s Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knight PvP build guide for 3v3 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Rider Of The Apocalypse 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 11.1.7.

Top Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knights

  1. Wegopher's icon
    1
    Wegopher
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 638 ilvl
    2933
  2. Rlyspiffy's icon
    2
    Rlyspiffy
    Deathwing (US)
    Night Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 637 ilvl
    2861
  3. Kciktep's icon
    3
    Kciktep
    Tichondrius (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 634 ilvl
    2678
  4. Partywaffles's icon
    4
    Partywaffles
    Illidan (US)
    Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 667 ilvl
    2541
  5. Ayrò's icon
    5
    Ayrò
    Blackhand (EU)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl
    2509

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

  • +1007
    6% Critical Strike
  • +13320
    20% Haste
  • +7726
    34% Mastery
  • +15596
    20% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +24
    0% Avoidance
  • +190
    0% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 3v3 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Rider Of The Apocalypse 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:

  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

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 3v3.

Head

  1. Cauldron Champion's Crown

    • 43
    • Set
    Cauldron Champion's Crown icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 38
    • Craft
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Cauldron Champion's Screamplate

    • 43
    • Set
    Cauldron Champion's Screamplate icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 22
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 14
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Cape

    • 2
    Prized Warmonger's Cape icon

  5. Prized Warmonger's Cloak

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Cauldron Champion's Ribcage

    • 43
    • Set
    Cauldron Champion's Ribcage icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 24
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces

    • 9
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  4. Cauldron Champion's Wraps

    • 3
    Cauldron Champion's Wraps icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Cauldron Champion's Fistguards

    • 43
    • Set
    Cauldron Champion's Fistguards icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 21
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 10
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Clasp

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards

    • 19
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves

    • 9
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves icon

  4. Galvanized Oxxein Legguards

    • 1
    Galvanized Oxxein Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 27
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Cauldron Champion's Greatboots

    • 5
    Cauldron Champion's Greatboots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 82
    • Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • 43
    • Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • 43
    • Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw

    • 41
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon

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 3v3.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 86
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

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 3v3 builds.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual
    • 27
  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound
    • 5
  3. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    • 4

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    • 39
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    • 3

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    • 40
  2. Oathsworn's Strength icon
    Oathsworn's Strength
    • 3

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    • 41
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    • 2

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    • 42
  2. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    • 1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    • 33
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    • 10

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    • 62
  2. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    • 10
  3. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    • 7

Main Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader
    • 43

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 3v3.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    • 29
  2. Elusive Blasphemite icon
    Elusive Blasphemite
    • 11
  3. Determined Bloodstone icon
    Determined Bloodstone
    • 1

Prismatic

  1. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    • 104
  2. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    • 73
  3. Masterful Emerald icon
    Masterful Emerald
    • 53
  4. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    • 31
  5. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    • 31

Tinker

  1. icon
    • 1

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 3v3 Arenas.

  1. Orc icon
    Orc
    • 22
  2. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    • 6
  3. Human icon
    Human
    • 4
  4. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    • 2
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    • 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knight 3v3 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knights in 3v3, 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 8 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.