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Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knight Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knight PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knight DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knights

  1. Gargingoyles's icon
    1
    Gargingoyles
    Burning Legion (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 159 ilvl
    3611
  2. Scotygrippen's icon
    2
    Scotygrippen
    Black Dragonflight (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 140 ilvl
    3479
  3. Gandoom's icon
    3
    Gandoom
    Illidan (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 132 ilvl
    3378
  4. Grongon's icon
    4
    Grongon
    Illidan (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 128 ilvl
    3365
  5. Hlw's icon
    5
    Hlw
    Tichondrius (US)
    Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 121 ilvl
    3226

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Unholy Death Knight's DPS 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

  • 8% Critical Strike +37
  • 24% Haste +231
  • 50% Mastery +242
  • 25% Versatility +356

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 2% Leech +26
  • 20% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Rider Of The Apocalypse 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 28
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Helm

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Plate Helm icon

  3. Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask

    • Set
    • 7
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Faceplate

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Faceplate icon

  5. Everforged Helm

    • 1
    Everforged Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 45
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  4. Duskblaze's Desperation

    • 1
    Duskblaze's Desperation icon

Shoulders

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Perches

    • Set
    • 46
    Hollow Sentinel's Perches icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 48
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Cloak

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Cloak icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Shawl

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate

    • Set
    • 49
    Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 28
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Vambraces

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Vambraces icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 49
    Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 22
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  5. Hollow Sentinel's Greatbelt

    • 1
    Hollow Sentinel's Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt

    • Set
    • 49
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 32
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers icon

  4. Everforged Sabatons

    • 1
    Everforged Sabatons icon

  5. Interloper's Plated Sabatons

    • 1
    Interloper's Plated Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 94
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Band

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Band icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 50
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Greatsword icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword 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

    • 92
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 40
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 9
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 1
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 46
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 4
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 44
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +135 Leech

    • 5
    +135 Leech icon

  3. +43 Speed

    • 1
    +43 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 45
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 3
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 45
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 60
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +21 Versatility

    • 25
    +21 Versatility icon

  3. +21 Haste

    • 6
    +21 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 40
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

  2. Rune of the Apocalypse

    • 10
    Rune of the Apocalypse 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 48
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 24
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 15
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 130
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 121
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Quick Sapphire

    • 35
    Quick Sapphire icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 28
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 28
    Versatile Emerald icon

Most Played Races for Unholy Death Knight Blitz

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

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Unholy Death Knight DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Orc

    • 16
    Orc icon

  2. Human

    • 12
    Human icon

  3. Night Elf

    • 4
    Night Elf icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 3
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Undead

    • 3
    Undead icon

Rider Of The Apocalypse 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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knights in Blitz 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 Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

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.