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Havoc Demon Hunter 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Havoc Demon Hunter PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

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 12.0 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. Palablitz's icon
    1
    Palablitz
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 126 ilvl
    2736
  2. Malakai's icon
    2
    Malakai
    Demon Soul (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 120 ilvl
    2610
  3. Adept's icon
    3
    Adept
    Khadgar (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 121 ilvl
    2529
  4. Flyingnelf's icon
    4
    Flyingnelf
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 122 ilvl
    2526
  5. Tempo's icon
    5
    Tempo
    Khadgar (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 121 ilvl
    2520

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

  • 16% Critical Strike +74
  • 10% Haste +120
  • 78% Mastery +310
  • 27% Versatility +381

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +1
  • 20% Leech +185
  • 5% 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
    • 30
    Charhound's Vicious Scalp icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 20
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Charhound's Vicious Hornguards

    • Set
    • 29
    Charhound's Vicious Hornguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 30
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Charhound's Vicious Bindings

    • Set
    • 18
    Charhound's Vicious Bindings icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin

    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristguards

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Charhound's Vicious Felclaws

    • Set
    • 30
    Charhound's Vicious Felclaws icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 22
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  4. Charhound's Vicious Huntbelt

    • 1
    Charhound's Vicious Huntbelt icon

Legs

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 13
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  2. Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat

    • Set
    • 13
    Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 3
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 47
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 30
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 30
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Warglaive

    • 29
    Astral Gladiator's Warglaive icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Warglaive

    • 28
    Astral Gladiator's Warglaive icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 2
    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

    • 57
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots 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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 1
    Incandescent Essence icon

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 24
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 2
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 1
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 30
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +135 Leech

    • 28
    +135 Leech icon

  2. +66 Speed

    • 1
    +66 Speed icon

  3. +88 Leech

    • 1
    +88 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 30
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 21
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 7
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Versatility

    • 28
    +21 Versatility icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 20
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +21 Mastery

    • 9
    +21 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 13
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 10
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 7
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 11
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 10
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 9
    Oathsworn's Tenacity 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

    • 29
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 22
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 134
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 81
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 10
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 6
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 3
    Quick Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 6

  2. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 28
    Night Elf icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 2
    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 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.