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Havoc Demon Hunter PvP Guide For 3v3

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Havoc Demon Hunter
Season 3
50 characters
2673 - 3001

Welcome to Murlok.io's Havoc Demon Hunter PvP guide for 3v3 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Havoc Demon Hunters from Dragonflight Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Toxicroch (Bleeding Hollow US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 3001.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Havoc Demon Hunters

  1. 1
    Toxicroch's character icon
    Toxicroch
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    459 ilvl
    3001
  2. 2
    Iamsuave's character icon
    Iamsuave
    Kazzak (EU)
    458 ilvl
    2987
  3. 3
    Naílbiter's character icon
    Naílbiter
    Kazzak (EU)
    460 ilvl
    2980
  4. 4
    Båtemån's character icon
    Båtemån
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    461 ilvl
    2963
  5. 5
    Dripcatchér's character icon
    Dripcatchér
    Ravencrest (EU)
    458 ilvl
    2955

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Havoc Demon Hunter Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+690
14% Critical Strike
+1977
12% Haste
+6427
81% Mastery
+5912
29% Versatility
  1. Mastery
  2. Versatility
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+39
1% Avoidance
+280
12% Leech
+276
5% Speed
  1. Leech
  2. Speed
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Havoc Demon Hunters in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    47
  2. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    3

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Demon Hunter specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Demon Hunter class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Demon Hunter's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Vengeful Retreat
50
Blazing Path
50
Sigil of Misery
49
Vengeful Bonds
0
Unrestrained Fury
50
Shattered Restoration
1
Improved Sigil of Misery
12
Bouncing Glaives
50
Imprison
50
Charred Warblades
1
Chaos Nova
50
Improved Disrupt
50
Consume Magic
50
Aldrachi Design
0
Chaos Fragments
14
Master of the Glaive
50
Disrupting Fury
2
Felblade
50
Swallowed Anger
50
Aura of Pain
21
Live by the Glaive
0
Pursuit
50
Soul Rending
50
Infernal Armor
49
Lost in Darkness
1
Felfire Haste
2
Illidari Knowledge
50
Demonic
50
Will of the Illidari
50
Precise Sigils
1
Internal Struggle
50
Darkness
50
Soul Sigils
1
Quickened Sigils
50
Erratic Felheart
50
Pitch Black
16
Rush of Chaos
50
Demon Muzzle
0
Flames of Fury
49
Collective Anguish
47
The Hunt
50
Elysian Decree
3

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Havoc Demon Hunters with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Eye Beam
50
Critical Chaos
0
Demon Blades
50
Burning Hatred
50
Improved Fel Rush
0
Improved Chaos Strike
0
First Blood
50
Accelerated Blade
50
Demon Hide
50
Netherwalk
50
Mortal Dance
49
Initiative
49
Scars of Suffering
20
Chaotic Transformation
50
Furious Throws
50
Trail of Ruin
50
Tactical Retreat
49
Blind Fury
1
Looks Can Kill
0
Dancing with Fate
50
Growing Inferno
37
Unbound Chaos
49
Isolated Prey
31
Furious Gaze
47
Serrated Glaive
50
Burning Wound
37
Momentum
49
Chaos Theory
0
Inner Demon
44
Soulscar
50
Ragefire
0
Know Your Enemy
6
Cycle of Hatred
44
Chaotic Disposition
50
A Fire Inside
6
Essence Break
50
Shattered Destiny
30
Any Means Necessary
50
Fel Barrage
0

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Havoc Demon Hunter's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Cleansed by Flame
5
Reverse Magic
21
Chaotic Imprint
49
Rain from Above
0
Detainment
24
Glimpse
47
Cover of Darkness
0
Unending Hatred
0
Blood Moon
4
Sigil Mastery
0

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Havoc Demon Hunters in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Screaming Torchfiend's Burning Scowl item set icon
    set
    Screaming Torchfiend's Burning Scowl
    50

Neck

  1. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    25
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    25

Shoulders

  1. Screaming Torchfiend's Horned Memento item set icon
    set
    Screaming Torchfiend's Horned Memento
    50

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    41
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    8
  3. Hellbloom Cape item icon
    Hellbloom Cape
    1

Chest

  1. Life-Bound Chestpiece item icon
    Life-Bound Chestpiece
    46
  2. Screaming Torchfiend's Binding item set icon
    set
    Screaming Torchfiend's Binding
    4

Wrist

  1. Life-Bound Bindings item icon
    Life-Bound Bindings
    37
  2. Needlessly Complex Wristguards item icon
    Needlessly Complex Wristguards
    10
  3. Screaming Torchfiend's Armlets item icon
    Screaming Torchfiend's Armlets
    3

Hands

  1. Screaming Torchfiend's Grasp item set icon
    set
    Screaming Torchfiend's Grasp
    46
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Gloves item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    3
  3. Life-Bound Gloves item icon
    Life-Bound Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    48
  2. Hound-Jowl Waistband item icon
    Hound-Jowl Waistband
    1
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Belt item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Leather Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Screaming Torchfiend's Blazewraps item set icon
    set
    Screaming Torchfiend's Blazewraps
    50

Feet

  1. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    49
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    1

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    48
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    43
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    9

Trinkets

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    50
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    49
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Emblem
    1

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Warglaive item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Warglaive
    47
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Claws
    2
  3. Fallen Drake's Bonesplitter item icon
    Fallen Drake's Bonesplitter
    1

Off Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Warglaive item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Warglaive
    46
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Claws
    4

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Havoc Demon Hunters in 3v3.

  1. Life-Bound Boots embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    99
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Havoc Demon Hunters in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    5

Back

  1. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    40
  2. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    6
  3. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    4

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    47
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    3

Wrist

  1. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    42
  2. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    4
  3. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    4

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    45

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    49
  2. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    41
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    9

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    80
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    18
  3. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    2

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    49
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    1

Off Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    49
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Havoc Demon Hunters in 3v3.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    289
  2. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    39
  3. Radiant Malygite gem icon
    Radiant Malygite
    30
  4. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    21
  5. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    6