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Havoc Demon Hunter Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Havoc Demon Hunter PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Havoc Demon Hunters

  1. Enycia's icon
    1
    Enycia
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 717 ilvl
    3079
  2. Mîçhæljörðån's icon
    2
    Mîçhæljörðån
    Illidan (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 683 ilvl
    3040
  3. Mîçhæljörðåñ's icon
    3
    Mîçhæljörðåñ
    Illidan (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 689 ilvl
    3033
  4. Whoisthisguy's icon
    4
    Whoisthisguy
    Frostmourne (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 674 ilvl
    2929
  5. Permabed's icon
    5
    Permabed
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 709 ilvl
    2925

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

  • 15% Critical Strike +3403
  • 7% Haste +4747
  • 83% Mastery +18858
  • 24% Versatility +18425

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +56
  • 13% Leech +2824
  • 1% 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 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 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 Havoc Demon Hunters in Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Charhound's Vicious Scalp

    • Set
    • 50
    Charhound's Vicious Scalp icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 36
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 6
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Charhound's Vicious Hornguards

    • Set
    • 45
    Charhound's Vicious Hornguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 49
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Charhound's Vicious Bindings

    • Set
    • 42
    Charhound's Vicious Bindings icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Jerkin

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Jerkin icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 43
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  4. Venting Vambraces

    • 1
    Venting Vambraces icon

Hands

  1. Charhound's Vicious Felclaws

    • Set
    • 49
    Charhound's Vicious Felclaws icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Handwraps

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 45
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

Legs

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 17
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  2. Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat

    • Set
    • 15
    Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Breeches

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Breeches icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  5. Rune-Branded Legwraps

    • 4
    Rune-Branded Legwraps icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 30
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Boots

    • 10
    Astral Warmonger's Boots icon

  3. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • 6
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 81
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 13
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 30
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 29
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 19
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Emblem icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Warglaive

    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Warglaive icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Warglaive

    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Warglaive icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe 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

    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Duskthread Lining

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 47
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. +665 Leech

    • 1
    +665 Leech icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 1
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 43
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 4
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +2040 Leech

    • 42
    +2040 Leech icon

  2. +1000 Speed

    • 2
    +1000 Speed icon

  3. +1735 Leech

    • 2
    +1735 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 46
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 3
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 26
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 17
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 38
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 38
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 15
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 36
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 6
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Stormrider's Fury

    • 4
    Stormrider's Fury icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 41
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 6
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 2
    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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 48
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 1
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 19
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 18
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 7
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 4
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 148
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 123
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 24
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Quick Sapphire

    • 9
    Quick Sapphire icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 5
    Quick Onyx icon

Tinker

  1. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

Most Played Races for Havoc Demon Hunter 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 Havoc Demon Hunter DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 40
    Night Elf icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 10
    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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Havoc Demon Hunters 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 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.