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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. Tcâpmî's icon
    1
    Tcâpmî
    Aerie Peak (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 660 ilvl
    2136
  2. Ixtab's icon
    2
    Ixtab
    Moon Guard (US)
    Blood Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 660 ilvl
    2116
  3. Niarus's icon
    3
    Niarus
    Zuluhed (EU)
    Blood Elf | Fel Scarred | 659 ilvl
    2052
  4. Feldemøn's icon
    4
    Feldemøn
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Night Elf | Fel Scarred | 681 ilvl
    2025
  5. Cyberseed's icon
    5
    Cyberseed
    Blackhand (EU)
    Blood Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 655 ilvl
    1973

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 +1340
  • 6% Haste +3682
  • 77% Mastery +17107
  • 24% Versatility +18866

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +71
  • 12% Leech +2010
  • 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.

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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
    • 34
    Charhound's Vicious Scalp icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm

    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Helm icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 35
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Choker

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Choker icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders

    • 20
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Spaulders icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • Craft
    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Charhound's Vicious Hornguards

    • Set
    • 11
    Charhound's Vicious Hornguards icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Mantle icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 44
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Cape

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Cape icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Vest

    • 23
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Vest icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • Craft
    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Jerkin

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Jerkin icon

  4. Charhound's Vicious Bindings

    • Set
    • 5
    Charhound's Vicious Bindings icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Leather Tunic

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 29
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 18
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Charhound's Vicious Felclaws

    • Set
    • 31
    Charhound's Vicious Felclaws icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Handwraps

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 28
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 18
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

  3. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 2
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  5. Prized Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings

    • 38
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • Craft
    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  3. Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat

    • Set
    • 4
    Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Breeches

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    • 23
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 19
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Leather Boots icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Boots

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 81
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 13
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Band

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Band icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 50
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Warglaive

    • 46
    Astral Aspirant's Warglaive icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Twinblade

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Twinblade icon

  3. Everforged Warglaive

    • 1
    Everforged Warglaive icon

  4. Horde Lance

    • 1
    Horde Lance icon

  5. Wastelander's Gilded Falchion

    • 1
    Wastelander's Gilded Falchion icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Warglaive

    • 50
    Astral Aspirant's Warglaive 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

    • 84
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Duskthread Lining

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps 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

    • 37
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 5
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 2
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 26
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 6
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 3
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +2040 Leech

    • 26
    +2040 Leech icon

  2. +1000 Speed

    • 3
    +1000 Speed icon

  3. +1325 Leech

    • 3
    +1325 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 31
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Fierce Armor Kit

    • 1
    Fierce Armor Kit icon

  3. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 1
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 21
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 12
    Scout's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 35
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 25
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 23
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 28
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 4
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 1
    Authority of the Depths icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 30
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 4
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 1
    Authority of the Depths 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

    • 26
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 16
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 13
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 6
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 4
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 49
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 11
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 2
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Emerald

    • 2
    Versatile Emerald icon

    • 1

Tinker

  1. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Charged Bolts

    • 2
    Charged Bolts 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

    • 31
    Night Elf icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 19
    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.