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Havoc Demon Hunter 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Havoc Demon Hunter PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Havoc Demon Hunter 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 11.2 competitive 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Havoc Demon Hunters

  1. Zizdh's icon
    1
    Zizdh
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 695 ilvl
    2521
  2. Mazkin's icon
    2
    Mazkin
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 677 ilvl
    2461
  3. Permabed's icon
    3
    Permabed
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 706 ilvl
    2410
  4. Mázkñgøðx's icon
    4
    Mázkñgøðx
    Ragnaros (EU)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 659 ilvl
    2329
  5. Xdxdxdxdxdxy's icon
    5
    Xdxdxdxdxdxy
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 676 ilvl
    2322

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Havoc Demon Hunter'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

  • 12% Critical Strike +1243
  • 8% Haste +4997
  • 80% Mastery +18079
  • 23% Versatility +18122

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +44
  • 12% Leech +2091
  • 2% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Havoc Demon Hunters.

  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 2v2

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 Havoc Demon Hunters in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Charhound's Vicious Scalp

    • Set
    • 49
    Charhound's Vicious Scalp icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 33
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 9
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

  4. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 2
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Shoulders

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • Craft
    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders

    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders icon

  3. Charhound's Vicious Hornguards

    • Set
    • 10
    Charhound's Vicious Hornguards icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 47
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • Craft
    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Jerkin

    • 12
    Astral Warmonger's Jerkin icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Vest

    • 9
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Vest icon

  4. Charhound's Vicious Bindings

    • Set
    • 9
    Charhound's Vicious Bindings icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 39
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  4. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • 1
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

Hands

  1. Charhound's Vicious Felclaws

    • Set
    • 49
    Charhound's Vicious Felclaws icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 42
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

  3. Charhound's Vicious Huntbelt

    • 1
    Charhound's Vicious Huntbelt icon

Legs

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • Craft
    • 22
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings

    • 14
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon

  3. Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat

    • Set
    • 5
    Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Breeches

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Breeches icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • Craft
    • 34
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Boots

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Boots icon

  5. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 1
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 75
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 13
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 8
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 50
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 50
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Warglaive

    • 33
    Astral Gladiator's Warglaive icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Warglaive

    • 14
    Astral Aspirant's Warglaive icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Skewer

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Skewer icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Warglaive

    • 32
    Astral Gladiator's Warglaive icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Warglaive

    • 14
    Astral Aspirant's Warglaive icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Skewer

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Skewer icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Claws 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 Havoc Demon Hunters.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 96
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe 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 Havoc Demon Hunter gear in 2v2 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 39
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. +665 Leech

    • 3
    +665 Leech icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 2
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 41
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 5
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +2040 Leech

    • 27
    +2040 Leech icon

  2. +1000 Speed

    • 8
    +1000 Speed icon

  3. +1325 Leech

    • 5
    +1325 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 3
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 39
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 6
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 28
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 12
    Defender's March icon

  3. Cavalry's March

    • 1
    Cavalry's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 32
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 29
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 28
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 48
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Sophic Devotion

    • 1
    Sophic Devotion icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 49
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Sophic Devotion

    • 1
    Sophic Devotion 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 Havoc Demon Hunters in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 39
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 20
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 20
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 4
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

  5. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 71
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 54
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 13
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Quick Sapphire

    • 5
    Quick Sapphire icon

    • 4

Most Played Races for Havoc Demon Hunter 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Havoc Demon Hunter DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 43
    Night Elf icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 7
    Blood Elf icon

Havoc Demon Hunter Guide FAQ

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

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Havoc Demon Hunters in 2v2 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 3 and Patch 11.2.

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.