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Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knight Solo Shuffle PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

  • Death Knight class icon Unholy Death Knight specialization icon
    Unholy Death Knight
  • Rider Of The Apocalypse icon Rider Of The Apocalypse
  • Based on 50 Characters
  • The War Within Season 2
  • From 2604 to 2904 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knight PvP guide for Solo Shuffle Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real-time data from the top 50 Rider Of The Apocalypse 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 Solo Shuffle.

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

Top Solo Shuffle Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knights

  1. Petkick's icon
    1
    Petkick
    Sargeras (US)
    Human | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 639 ilvl
    2904
  2. Timklucky's icon
    2
    Timklucky
    Sargeras (US)
    Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 634 ilvl
    2903
  3. Burymeinred's icon
    3
    Burymeinred
    Sargeras (US)
    Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl
    2899
  4. Pkbytheway's icon
    4
    Pkbytheway
    Tichondrius (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 634 ilvl
    2898
  5. Nsh's icon
    5
    Nsh
    Sargeras (US)
    Draenei | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 635 ilvl
    2896

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

  • 6% Critical Strike +982
  • 20% Haste +12931
  • 36% Mastery +8299
  • 20% Versatility +15452

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +42
  • 0% Leech +102
  • 8% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Solo Shuffle Arenas. 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 Solo Shuffle

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 Solo Shuffle Arenas.

Head

  1. Cauldron Champion's Crown

    • Set
    • 49
    Cauldron Champion's Crown icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 45
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Cauldron Champion's Screamplate

    • Set
    • 50
    Cauldron Champion's Screamplate icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 22
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 13
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 13
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Cape

    • 2
    Prized Warmonger's Cape icon

Chest

  1. Cauldron Champion's Ribcage

    • Set
    • 49
    Cauldron Champion's Ribcage icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chestguard

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 20
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces

    • 13
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces icon

  4. Cauldron Champion's Wraps

    • 3
    Cauldron Champion's Wraps icon

Hands

  1. Cauldron Champion's Fistguards

    • Set
    • 49
    Cauldron Champion's Fistguards icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 25
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 10
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards

    • 16
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves

    • 7
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Legguards

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 35
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Cauldron Champion's Greatboots

    • 5
    Cauldron Champion's Greatboots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 93
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 50
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw

    • 48
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw 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

    • 100
    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 Solo Shuffle Arenas during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 33
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 13
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  3. Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage

    • 2
    Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 47
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 2
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +355 Avoidance

    • 1
    +355 Avoidance icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 48
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 2
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 48
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +710 Avoidance

    • 1
    +710 Avoidance icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 50
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 46
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 85
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 6
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 4
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 50
    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 Solo Shuffle Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 30
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 20
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Emerald

    • 86
    Masterful Emerald icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 76
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 70
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Emerald

    • 67
    Versatile Emerald icon

  5. Quick Sapphire

    • 51
    Quick Sapphire icon

Most Played Races for Unholy Death Knight Solo Shuffle

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Solo Shuffle Arenas.

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

  1. Orc

    • 15
    Orc icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 10
    Void Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 8
    Human icon

  4. Night Elf

    • 4
    Night Elf icon

  5. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 3
    Dark Iron Dwarf 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 Solo Shuffle PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Rider Of The Apocalypse Unholy Death Knights in Solo Shuffle Arenas 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.