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Havoc Demon Hunter PvE Guide For Mythic+

Welcome to Murlok.io's PvE guide for Havoc Demon Hunters in Mythic+ Dungeons. This guide covers the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for Patch 11.1, based on data from the top 50 Havoc Demon Hunters in The War Within Season 2 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Learnsie (Area 52 US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 3275.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , this guide also examines each character's recent playtime, specialization frequency, and equipment choices for greater accuracy.

Top Havoc Demon Hunters

  1. Learnsie's icon
    1
    Learnsie
    Area 52 (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 663 ilvl
    3275
  2. Namelessxo's icon
    2
    Namelessxo
    Draenor (EU)
    Blood Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 662 ilvl
    3267
  3. Enycia's icon
    3
    Enycia
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 665 ilvl
    3251
  4. Rataucigasa's icon
    4
    Rataucigasa
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 665 ilvl
    3235
  5. Savv's icon
    5
    Savv
    Stonemaul (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 665 ilvl
    3229

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They determine the character's strength and overall playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various equipment pieces, consumables created by Alchemy, certain foods, some enchantments, and gems.

Each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. Optimizing a character's performance involves finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Havoc Demon Hunter secondary and minor stats for Mythic+:

Secondary Stats

+17143
35% Critical Strike
+5555
8% Haste
+16852
77% Mastery
+2362
3% Versatility
  1. Critical Strike
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Versatility

Minor Stats

+1735
3% Avoidance
+769
11% Leech
+0
2% Speed
  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing 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 essential to the Demon Hunter class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Demon Hunter's overall capabilities. 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:

  1. Most frequently used talents, highly recommended for optimal performance.
  2. Widely used talents offering flexibility for alternative choices or personal preference.
  3. Less commonly selected talents, typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier.

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents provide Havoc Demon Hunters with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style. The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition and shows the best talents as a heatmap:

  1. Most frequently used talents, highly recommended for optimal performance.
  2. Widely used talents offering flexibility for alternative choices or personal preference.
  3. Less commonly selected talents, typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier.

Hero Talents

Hero talents allow deeper customization of the Havoc Demon Hunter class fantasy, enhancing character builds. The following trees show the Fel Scarred and Aldrachi Reaver hero talents as a heatmap, highlighting the most effective choices:

  1. Most frequently used talents, highly recommended for optimal performance.
  2. Widely used talents offering flexibility for alternative choices or personal preference.
  3. Less commonly selected talents, typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier.

Fel Scarred hero talent icon Fel Scarred

Aldrachi Reaver hero talent icon Aldrachi Reaver

Best In Slot Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from various sources: dungeons, raids, world drops, crafted through 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 Mythic+, tailored for each equipment slot:

Head

  1. Fel-Dealer's Visor icon
    Set
    Fel-Dealer's Visor
    42
  2. Darkfuse Racketeer's Tricorne icon
    Darkfuse Racketeer's Tricorne
    2
  3. Helm of the Righteous Crusade icon
    Helm of the Righteous Crusade
    2
  4. High Altitude Turban icon
    High Altitude Turban
    1
  5. Nitroclad Hood icon
    Nitroclad Hood
    1

Neck

  1. Flickering Glowtorc icon
    Flickering Glowtorc
    21
  2. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
    13
  3. Undermine Merc's Dog Tags icon
    Undermine Merc's Dog Tags
    6
  4. Strapped Rescue-Keg icon
    Strapped Rescue-Keg
    4
  5. Gobfather's Gifted Bling icon
    Gobfather's Gifted Bling
    3

Shoulders

  1. Fel-Dealer's Recycled Reavers icon
    Set
    Fel-Dealer's Recycled Reavers
    50

Back

  1. Chef Chewie's Towel icon
    Chef Chewie's Towel
    29
  2. Electrician's Siphoning Filter icon
    Electrician's Siphoning Filter
    8
  3. Undercircuit Racing Flag icon
    Undercircuit Racing Flag
    5
  4. Candlebearer's Shroud icon
    Candlebearer's Shroud
    4
  5. Consecrated Cloak icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cloak
    2

Chest

  1. Fel-Dealer's Soul Engine icon
    Set
    Fel-Dealer's Soul Engine
    47
  2. Venture Co. Plenipotentiary Vest icon
    Venture Co. Plenipotentiary Vest
    2
  3. Vest of Concealed Secrets icon
    Vest of Concealed Secrets
    1

Wrist

  1. Rune-Branded Armbands icon
    Craft
    Rune-Branded Armbands
    36
  2. Battle-Scarred Fisticuffs icon
    Battle-Scarred Fisticuffs
    4
  3. Disturbed Kelp Wraps icon
    Disturbed Kelp Wraps
    4
  4. Killer Queen's Wristflickers icon
    Killer Queen's Wristflickers
    4
  5. Hustler's Ante-Uppers icon
    Hustler's Ante-Uppers
    1

Hands

  1. Fel-Dealer's Underhandlers icon
    Set
    Fel-Dealer's Underhandlers
    16
  2. Corrosive Handler's Gloves icon
    Corrosive Handler's Gloves
    10
  3. Self-Sanitizing Handwraps icon
    Self-Sanitizing Handwraps
    8
  4. Tempestwind Handlers icon
    Tempestwind Handlers
    8
  5. Rune-Branded Grasps icon
    Craft
    Rune-Branded Grasps
    4

Waist

  1. Mekgineer's Championship Belt icon
    Mekgineer's Championship Belt
    10
  2. Gleamkeeper's Buckle icon
    Gleamkeeper's Buckle
    9
  3. Unscrupulous Geologist's Belt icon
    Unscrupulous Geologist's Belt
    9
  4. Hitman's Holster icon
    Hitman's Holster
    6
  5. Rune-Branded Waistband icon
    Craft
    Rune-Branded Waistband
    4

Legs

  1. Fel-Dealer's Fur Kilt icon
    Set
    Fel-Dealer's Fur Kilt
    50

Feet

  1. Rushed Beta Launchers icon
    Rushed Beta Launchers
    20
  2. Rune-Branded Kickers icon
    Craft
    Rune-Branded Kickers
    7
  3. Machinist's Treasured Treads icon
    Machinist's Treasured Treads
    6
  4. Stalwart Guardian's Boots icon
    Stalwart Guardian's Boots
    5
  5. Fel-Dealer's Smugglers icon
    Fel-Dealer's Smugglers
    4

Rings

  1. Cyrce's Circlet icon
    Cyrce's Circlet
    49
  2. Hoop of the Blighted icon
    Hoop of the Blighted
    16
  3. Ring of Perpetual Conflict icon
    Ring of Perpetual Conflict
    9
  4. Fleshfused Circle icon
    Fleshfused Circle
    8
  5. The Jastor Diamond icon
    The Jastor Diamond
    8

Trinkets

  1. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker
    42
  2. Signet of the Priory icon
    Signet of the Priory
    32
  3. House of Cards icon
    House of Cards
    6
  4. Junkmaestro's Mega Magnet icon
    Junkmaestro's Mega Magnet
    5
  5. Eye of Kezan icon
    Eye of Kezan
    4

Main Hand

  1. Everforged Warglaive icon
    Craft
    Everforged Warglaive
    33
  2. Everforged Longsword icon
    Craft
    Everforged Longsword
    12
  3. Crowd Favorite icon
    Crowd Favorite
    2
  4. Sonic Ka-BOOM!-erang icon
    Sonic Ka-BOOM!-erang
    2
  5. GIGADEATH Chainblade icon
    GIGADEATH Chainblade
    1

Off Hand

  1. Capo's Molten Knuckles icon
    Capo's Molten Knuckles
    22
  2. GIGADEATH Chainblade icon
    GIGADEATH Chainblade
    16
  3. Sonic Ka-BOOM!-erang icon
    Sonic Ka-BOOM!-erang
    4
  4. Everforged Longsword icon
    Craft
    Everforged Longsword
    3
  5. Everforged Warglaive icon
    Craft
    Everforged Warglaive
    3

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects associated with crafted items, either as predefined elements in a recipe or added with an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of two embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Havoc Demon Hunters in Mythic+:

  1. Everforged Warglaive icon
    Ascendance
    44
  2. Rune-Branded Armbands icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    32
  3. Rune-Branded Armbands icon
    Dawnthread Lining
    21
  4. Everforged Warglaive icon
    Blessed Weapon Grip
    2

Enchantments

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

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers.

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 Mythic+, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness:

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace icon
    Chant of Winged Grace
    37
  2. +355 Avoidance icon
    +355 Avoidance
    5
  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    5

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    50

Wrist

  1. +1090 Avoidance icon
    +1090 Avoidance
    41
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    3
  3. +710 Avoidance icon
    +710 Avoidance
    2

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    48
  2. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    1
  3. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    44
  2. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    3
  3. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    1

Ring 1

  1. +315 Critical Strike icon
    +315 Critical Strike
    33
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    10
  3. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    3

Ring 2

  1. +315 Critical Strike icon
    +315 Critical Strike
    34
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    12
  3. Cursed Critical Strike icon
    Cursed Critical Strike
    3

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    39
  2. Authority of the Depths icon
    Authority of the Depths
    8
  3. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    3

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    40
  2. Authority of the Depths icon
    Authority of the Depths
    7
  3. Council's Guile icon
    Council's Guile
    3

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession that provide stat bonuses to improve gear and fine-tune character stats. These gems can be socketed into various item slots, including Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings.

While the availability of sockets on these items is generally random when they drop, Head, Wrist, and Waist items can have a single socket added using the Nerubian Gemweaver , which costs 6 Algari Token of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Additionally, for non-PvP Neck and Rings items, sockets can be added with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting . This item, crafted by Jewelcrafters, can increase the number of sockets to 2 for Neck and Rings slots.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Havoc Demon Hunters in Mythic+:

  1. Masterful Ruby icon
    Masterful Ruby
    72
  2. Deadly Onyx icon
    Deadly Onyx
    53
  3. Culminating Blasphemite icon
    Culminating Blasphemite
    48
  4. Deadly Emerald icon
    Deadly Emerald
    23
  5. Deadly Sapphire icon
    Deadly Sapphire
    18

Citrine Gems

Citrine Gems are a new type of gem socketed into the Cyrce’s Circlet : a powerful ring introduced in World of Warcraft’s The War Within 11.0.7 patch. These gems provide a versatile range of effects to enhance performance in battle.

Obtained through various activities on Siren Isle, Citrine Gems are a compelling choice for adventurers wielding the Cyrce’s Circlet. Here are the best Citrine Gems for Havoc Demon Hunter in Mythic+:

Thunder Citrine

  1. Stormbringer's Runed Citrine icon
    Stormbringer's Runed Citrine
    49

Sea Citrine

  1. Fathomdweller's Runed Citrine icon
    Fathomdweller's Runed Citrine
    49

Wind Citrine

  1. Windsinger's Runed Citrine icon
    Windsinger's Runed Citrine
    44
  2. Legendary Skipper's Citrine icon
    Legendary Skipper's Citrine
    4

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft has unique traits that enhance abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits offer minor advantages, they can provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

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

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    38
  2. Blood Elf icon
    Blood Elf
    12