3v3 Affliction Warlock

Affliction Warlock
Season 3
50 characters
2232 - 2816

This guide is dedicated to building a PvP Affliction Warlock equipped to prevail in 3v3 in World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.2.6. It is based on an analysis of the top 50 characters from Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, including Wallirik from Kazzak (EU) — currently ranked as the best Affliction Warlock in 3v3.

The guide covers stat priority, the most effective races, widely used talents, the best equipment, as well as the ideal embellishments, enchantments, and gems for a Affliction Warlock. To ensure better accuracy, it checks each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type. Updated every 12 hours, it ensures the most current and effective builds are always at your fingertips.

Top Affliction Warlocks

  1. 1
    Wallirik
    Kazzak (EU)
    483 ilvl
    2816
  2. 2
    Langneur
    Kazzak (EU)
    464 ilvl
    2773
  3. 3
    Satanxoxo
    Archimonde (EU)
    463 ilvl
    2771
  4. 4
    Tagsydermist
    Ravencrest (EU)
    456 ilvl
    2766
  5. 5
    Hirasawa
    Archimonde (EU)
    467 ilvl
    2756

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Affliction Warlock Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+251
6% Critical Strike
+5727
33% Haste
+2834
59% Mastery
+5502
27% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Versatility
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+33
0% Avoidance
+19
0% Leech
+563
11% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Human currently being the top race for Affliction Warlocks in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Human
    17
  2. Night Elf
    16
  3. Orc
    7
  4. Void Elf
    5
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf
    3

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Warlock specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Warlock class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Warlock's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

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:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Fel Domination
18
Demonic Circle
50
Burning Rush
3
Fel Pact
0
Demon Skin
50
Fel Armor
50
Fiendish Stride
3
Curses of Enfeeblement
50
Abyss Walker
37
Mortal Coil
46
Amplify Curse
43
Demonic Embrace
50
Demonic Inspiration
46
Wrathful Minion
50
Demonic Fortitude
42
Banish
0
Teachings of the Satyr
11
Accrued Vitality
47
Sweet Souls
7
Nightmare
27
Demonic Gateway
50
Lifeblood
0
Dark Pact
50
Strength of Will
48
Shadowfury
46
Frequent Donor
44
Socrethar's Guile
50
Sargerei Technique
20
Darkfury
12
Fel Synergy
9
Soul Link
50
Teachings of the Black Harvest
0
Resolute Barrier
6
Grimoire of Synergy
50
Profane Bargain
5
Soul Conduit
50
Demonic Resilience
0
Grim Feast
50
Inquisitor's Gaze
50
Soulburn
50

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Affliction Warlocks with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Malefic Rapture
50
Unstable Affliction
50
Seed of Corruption
0
Nightfall
50
Writhe in Agony
50
Sow the Seeds
0
Shadow Embrace
48
Dark Virtuosity
3
Kindled Malice
50
Agonizing Corruption
0
Drain Soul
50
Absolute Corruption
50
Phantom Singularity
49
Pandemic Invocation
4
Inevitable Demise
50
Soul Swap
50
Soul Flame
0
Grimoire of Sacrifice
50
Focused Malignancy
47
Withering Bolt
50
Sacrolash's Dark Strike
50
Creeping Death
50
Haunt
0
Summon Darkglare
50
Soul Rot
50
Xavius' Gambit
50
Tormented Crescendo
50
Seized Vitality
0
Malevolent Visionary
0
Wrath of Consumption
0
Soul-Eater's Gluttony
50
Dread Touch
50
Haunted Soul
0
Grand Warlock's Design
0
Dark Harvest
48

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Affliction Warlock's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Oblivion
1
Gateway Mastery
0
Rot and Decay
38
Nether Ward
5
Essence Drain
4
Rampant Afflictions
43
Jinx
49
Shadow Rift
0
Call Observer
3
Bonds of Fel
0
Impish Instincts
6
Soul Rip
1

Equipment

Equipment directly determines a character's power level in World of Warcraft. These items are acquired from diverse sources: they can drop in dungeons and raids, be discovered across the world, be crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of equipment significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Affliction Warlocks in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover
    28
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Guise
    17
  3. Hood of Surging Time
    2
  4. Lightweight Ocular Lenses
    2
  5. set
    Devout Ashdevil's Grimhorns
    1

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Necklace
    29
  2. Torc of Passed Time
    17
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    4

Shoulders

  1. set
    Devout Ashdevil's Hatespikes
    49
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Shoulderspikes
    1

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    28
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    17
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    3
  4. Hellbloom Cloak
    2

Chest

  1. set
    Devout Ashdevil's Razorhide
    49
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Robe
    1

Wrist

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    35
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps
    12
  3. set
    Hellbloom Bindings
    2
  4. Overengineered Sleeve Extenders
    1

Hands

  1. set
    Devout Ashdevil's Claws
    49
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Cord
    26
  2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    16
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    7
  4. Devout Ashdevil's Fanged Sash
    1

Legs

  1. set
    Devout Ashdevil's Tights
    48
  2. Infurious Legwraps of Possibility
    2

Feet

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    44
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Treads
    4
  3. set
    Hellbloom Slippers
    2

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight
    46
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    39
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    10
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    4
  5. Arch-Druid's Tainted Seal
    1

Trinkets

  1. set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    49
  2. set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    38
  3. set
    Verdant Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    7
  4. set
    Verdant Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    3
  5. set
    Draconic Combatant's Insignia of Alacrity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Staff
    34
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Greatstaff
    12
  3. Hellbloom Spellblade
    1
  4. Hellbloom Spire
    1
  5. Sickle of the White Stag
    1

Off Hand

  1. Witherrot Tome
    2
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Censer
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Affliction Warlocks in 3v3.

  1. Precognition
    50
  2. Blue Silken Lining
    22
  3. Mettle
    16
  4. Verdant Conduit
    6
  5. Infurious Legwraps Of Possibility
    2

Enchantments

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

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Affliction Warlocks in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence
    2

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    47
  2. Regenerative Leech
    2
  3. Graceful Avoidance
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    44
  2. Reserve of Intellect
    6

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    45
  2. +200 Leech
    2
  3. +200 Avoidance
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    33
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread
    42
  2. Temporal Spellthread
    7
  3. Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    46
  2. Watcher's Loam
    3
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste
    43
  2. +82 Versatility
    31
  3. +82 Mastery
    24

Main Hand

  1. Wafting Devotion
    33
  2. Sophic Devotion
    16
  3. Earthen Writ
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Affliction Warlocks in 3v3.

  1. Energized Ysemerald
    103
  2. Keen Neltharite
    87
  3. Zen Neltharite
    64
  4. Energized Malygite
    51
  5. Zen Malygite
    24