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Vengeance Demon Hunter Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Vengeance Demon Hunter PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Vengeance Demon Hunter Tanks 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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Vengeance Demon Hunters

  1. Chickenfishr's icon
    1
    Chickenfishr
    Frostmourne (US)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 160 ilvl
    4549
  2. 願今生不再見's icon
    2
    願今生不再見
    World Tree (TW)
    Night Elf | Aldrachi Reaver | 169 ilvl
    4136
  3. 탱커가없네's icon
    3
    탱커가없네
    Azshara (KR)
    Night Elf | Annihilator | 169 ilvl
    4136
  4. Turtlerush's icon
    4
    Turtlerush
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Void Elf | Annihilator | 169 ilvl
    4088
  5. Slugmode's icon
    5
    Slugmode
    Kazzak (EU)
    Night Elf | Annihilator | 170 ilvl
    4071

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Vengeance Demon Hunter's Tank 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

  • 45% Critical Strike +433
  • 33% Haste +391
  • 49% Mastery +197
  • 15% Versatility +209

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 4% Avoidance +42
  • 17% Leech +125
  • 4% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Vengeance 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 Mythic+

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 Vengeance Demon Hunters in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Charhound's Vicious Scalp

    • Set
    • 34
    Charhound's Vicious Scalp icon

  2. Irradiated Impurity Filter

    • 5
    Irradiated Impurity Filter icon

  3. Rune-Branded Hood

    • 5
    Rune-Branded Hood icon

  4. Waterworks Filtration Mask

    • 4
    Waterworks Filtration Mask icon

  5. Helm of the Righteous Crusade

    • 2
    Helm of the Righteous Crusade icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 22
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Ornately Engraved Amplifier

    • 7
    Ornately Engraved Amplifier icon

  3. Chrysalis of Sundered Souls

    • 6
    Chrysalis of Sundered Souls icon

  4. Cabochon of the Infinite Flight

    • 5
    Cabochon of the Infinite Flight icon

  5. Bloodstained Memento

    • 4
    Bloodstained Memento icon

Shoulders

  1. Charhound's Vicious Hornguards

    • Set
    • 46
    Charhound's Vicious Hornguards icon

  2. Breakbeat Shoulderguards

    • 3
    Breakbeat Shoulderguards icon

  3. Deathbound Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Deathbound Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Charhound's Vicious Bindings

    • Set
    • 48
    Charhound's Vicious Bindings icon

  2. Darksorrow's Corrupted Carapace

    • 1
    Darksorrow's Corrupted Carapace icon

  3. Seraphic Wraps of the Ordained

    • 1
    Seraphic Wraps of the Ordained icon

Wrist

  1. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • Craft
    • 39
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Bindings of Lost Essence

    • 3
    Bindings of Lost Essence icon

  3. Charhound's Vicious Restraints

    • 3
    Charhound's Vicious Restraints icon

  4. Disturbed Kelp Wraps

    • 2
    Disturbed Kelp Wraps icon

  5. Scheming Assailer's Bands

    • 2
    Scheming Assailer's Bands icon

Hands

  1. Charhound's Vicious Felclaws

    • Set
    • 46
    Charhound's Vicious Felclaws icon

  2. Rune-Branded Grasps

    • 4
    Rune-Branded Grasps icon

Waist

  1. Adrenal Surge Clasp

    • Craft
    • 12
    Adrenal Surge Clasp icon

  2. Rune-Branded Waistband

    • Craft
    • 11
    Rune-Branded Waistband icon

  3. Atomic Phasebelt

    • 8
    Atomic Phasebelt icon

  4. Venza's Powderbelt

    • 8
    Venza's Powderbelt icon

  5. Shadow Congregant's Belt

    • 4
    Shadow Congregant's Belt icon

Legs

  1. Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat

    • Set
    • 44
    Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat icon

  2. Rune-Branded Legwraps

    • Craft
    • 3
    Rune-Branded Legwraps icon

  3. Anomalous Starlit Breeches

    • 1
    Anomalous Starlit Breeches icon

  4. Gauzewoven Legguards

    • 1
    Gauzewoven Legguards icon

  5. Skyterror's Stonehide Leggings

    • 1
    Skyterror's Stonehide Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 42
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

  2. Charhound's Vicious Flametabi

    • 3
    Charhound's Vicious Flametabi icon

  3. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • Craft
    • 2
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

  4. Stalwart Guardian's Boots

    • 2
    Stalwart Guardian's Boots icon

  5. Geezle's Zapstep Boots

    • 1
    Geezle's Zapstep Boots icon

Rings

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 40
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Ring of the Panoply

    • 22
    Ring of the Panoply icon

  3. Signet of Collapsing Stars

    • 9
    Signet of Collapsing Stars icon

  4. Band of the Shattered Soul

    • 8
    Band of the Shattered Soul icon

  5. Logic Gate: Alpha

    • 7
    Logic Gate: Alpha icon

Trinkets

  1. Brand of Ceaseless Ire

    • 36
    Brand of Ceaseless Ire icon

  2. Astral Antenna

    • 19
    Astral Antenna icon

  3. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker

    • 14
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon

  4. Ringing Ritual Mud

    • 10
    Ringing Ritual Mud icon

  5. Ara-Kara Sacbrood

    • 4
    Ara-Kara Sacbrood icon

Main Hand

  1. First Fist of the So Cartel

    • 11
    First Fist of the So Cartel icon

  2. Sonic Ka-BOOM!-erang

    • 11
    Sonic Ka-BOOM!-erang icon

  3. Unbound Training Claws

    • 9
    Unbound Training Claws icon

  4. Collapsing Phaseblades

    • 4
    Collapsing Phaseblades icon

  5. Interrogator's Flensing Blade

    • 4
    Interrogator's Flensing Blade icon

Off Hand

  1. Everforged Longsword

    • Craft
    • 11
    Everforged Longsword icon

  2. Everforged Warglaive

    • Craft
    • 11
    Everforged Warglaive icon

  3. Sonic Ka-BOOM!-erang

    • 11
    Sonic Ka-BOOM!-erang icon

  4. Zephyrous Sail Carver

    • 7
    Zephyrous Sail Carver icon

  5. First Fist of the So Cartel

    • 4
    First Fist of the So Cartel 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 Vengeance Demon Hunters.

  1. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 24
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Dawnthread Lining

    • 23
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  3. Ascendance

    • 19
    Everforged Warglaive icon

  4. Adrenal Surge

    • 12
    Adrenal Surge Clasp icon

  5. Duskthread Lining

    • 4
    Rune-Branded Armbands 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 Vengeance Demon Hunter gear in Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 3
    Incandescent Essence icon

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Hidden Satyr

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Hidden Satyr icon

Shoulders

  1. Crane Wing Inscription

    • 1
    Crane Wing Inscription icon

  2. Greater Tiger Claw Inscription

    • 1
    Greater Tiger Claw Inscription icon

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 28
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 17
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  3. +44 Leech

    • 2
    +44 Leech icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 49
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +135 Leech

    • 28
    +135 Leech icon

  2. +72 Avoidance

    • 14
    +72 Avoidance icon

  3. +66 Speed

    • 3
    +66 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Exceptional Spellpower

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Exceptional Spellpower icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 44
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 6
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 34
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 12
    Scout's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Haste

    • 44
    +21 Haste icon

  2. +21 Critical Strike

    • 25
    +21 Critical Strike icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 16
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Council's Guile

    • 17
    Council's Guile icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 15
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 8
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 16
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Council's Guile

    • 14
    Council's Guile icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 12
    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 Vengeance Demon Hunters in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 39
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 6
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 17
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 14
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 10
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  5. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Deadly Emerald

    • 79
    Deadly Emerald icon

  2. Masterful Ruby

    • 57
    Masterful Ruby icon

  3. Quick Ruby

    • 35
    Quick Ruby icon

  4. Quick Sapphire

    • 34
    Quick Sapphire icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 32
    Versatile Emerald icon

Most Played Races for Vengeance Demon Hunter M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Vengeance Demon Hunter Tank players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 41
    Night Elf icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 8
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Void Elf

    • 1
    Void Elf icon

Vengeance 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Vengeance Demon Hunters in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 PvE.