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3v3 Affliction Warlock

Affliction Warlock
17 hours ago
50 characters
1557 - 2924

This guide is to help to build a PvP Affliction Warlock that will thrive in 3v3.

Updated , it is based on the 50 highest-rated Affliction Warlocks in 3v3 leaderboards across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. Ratings are ranging from 1557 to 2924, with the current top 3v3 Affliction Warlock being Xadge from Area 52 (US).

Each character's equipment type, active specialization history, as well as connection frequency are taken into consideration to keep the guide as accurate as possible.

Top Affliction Warlocks

  1. 1
    Xadge
    Area 52 (US)
    2924
  2. 2
    Xnemy
    Area 52 (US)
    2699
  3. 3
    Xadge
    Stormrage (US)
    2588
  4. 4
    Mepewsta
    Area 52 (US)
    2534
  5. 5
    Shards
    Illidan (US)
    2525

Stat Priority

Stats are attributes that enhance character abilities and define how it feels to play. Found on most pieces of equipment, object ameliorations, and consumables, the stats to prioritize for Affliction Warlocks in 3v3 are Versatility and Haste :

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

Sometimes, items can also contain minor stats that can add a certain value. Even though they are really hard to get since they are rare and random, the one to reach is Speed :

  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech
Main Stat Priority
+44
6% Critical Strike
+1133
34% Haste
+390
48% Mastery
+1327
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stat Priority
+8
1% Avoidance
+4
0% Leech
+56
6% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft brings traits that can potentially give an edge in achieving victory. That said, the best race for Affliction Warlock in 3v3 is currently Human .

Since cross-faction play is now possible, there are few barriers that remain for picking what offers the best racials.

  1. Human
    17
  2. Orc
    16
  3. Undead
    7
  4. Goblin
    3
  5. Void Elf
    3

Class Talents

35

Fel Domination

35
Rank 1
21
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 3 min cooldown
Effect Your next Imp, Voidwalker, Incubus, Succubus, Felhunter, or Felguard Summon spell is free and has its casting time reduced by 5.5 sec.
50

Demonic Circle

50
Rank 1
30
Cast Time Passive
Effect Summons a Demonic Circle for 15 min. Cast Demonic Circle: Teleport to teleport to its location and remove all movement slowing effects. You also learn: Demonic Circle: Teleport Teleports you to your Demonic Circle and removes all movement slowing effects.
Power Cost 5,000 Mana
1

Burning Rush

1
Rank 1
1
Cast Time Instant
Effect Increases your movement speed by 50%, but also damages you for 4% of your maximum health every 1 sec. Movement impairing effects may not reduce you below 100% of normal movement speed. Lasts until canceled.
0

Fel Pact

Cast Time Passive
Effect Reduces the cooldown of Fel Domination by 60 sec.
50

Demon Skin

50
Rank 2
30
Cast Time Passive
Effect Your Soul Leech absorption now passively recharges at a rate of 0.5% of maximum health every 1 sec, and may now absorb up to 15% of maximum health.
50

Fel Armor

50
Rank 2
30
Cast Time Passive
Effect When Soul Leech absorbs damage, 10% of damage taken is absorbed and spread out over 5 sec. Reduces damage taken by 3.0%.
1

Fiendish Stride

1
Rank 2
1
Cast Time Passive
Effect Reduces the damage dealt by Burning Rush by 50%. Burning Rush increases your movement speed by an additional 10%.
50

Curses of Enfeeblement

50
Rank 1
30
Cast Time Passive
Effect Grants access to the following abilities: Curse of Tongues: Forces the target to speak in Demonic, increasing the casting time of all spells by 30% for 1 min. Curses: A warlock can only have one Curse active per target. Curse of Exhaustion: Reduces the target's movement speed by 50% for 12 sec. Curses: A warlock can only have one Curse active per target.
25

Abyss Walker

25
Rank 1
14
Cast Time Passive
Effect Using Demonic Circle: Teleport or your Demonic Gateway reduces all damage you take by 4% for 10 sec.
39

Mortal Coil

39
Rank 1
24
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 45 sec cooldown
Effect Horrifies an enemy target into fleeing, incapacitating for 3 sec and healing you for 20% of maximum health.
Power Cost 5,000 Mana
Range 20 yd range

Howl of Terror

10
Rank 1
6
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 40 sec cooldown
Effect Let loose a terrifying howl, causing 5 enemies within 10 yds to flee in fear, disorienting them for 20 sec. Damage may cancel the effect.
20

Amplify Curse

20
Rank 1
13
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 30 sec cooldown
Effect Your next Curse of Exhaustion, Curse of Tongues or Curse of Weakness cast within 15 sec is amplified. Curse of Exhaustion Reduces the target's movement speed by an additional 20%. Curse of Tongues Increases casting time by an additional 40%. Curse of Weakness Enemy is unable to critically strike.
49

Demonic Embrace

49
Rank 1
29
Cast Time Passive
Effect Stamina increased by 10%.
46

Demonic Inspiration

46
Rank 1
26
Cast Time Passive
Effect Filling a Soul Shard increases the attack speed of your primary pet by 5% for 8 sec. Increases Grimoire of Sacrifice damage by 15%.
50

Wrathful Minion

50
Rank 1
30
Cast Time Passive
Effect Filling a Soul Shard increases the damage done by your primary pet by 5% for 8 sec. Increases Grimoire of Sacrifice damage by 15%.
43

Demonic Fortitude

43
Rank 1
25
Cast Time Passive
Effect Increases you and your pets' maximum health by 5%.
4

Banish

4
Rank 1
3
Cast Time 1.5 sec cast
Effect Banishes an enemy Demon, Aberration, or Elemental, preventing any action for 30 sec. Limit 1. Casting Banish again on the target will cancel the effect.
Power Cost 3,750 Mana
Range 30 yd range
7

Teachings of the Satyr

7
Rank 1
4
Cast Time Passive
Effect Reduces the cooldown of Amplify Curse by 10 sec.
47

Desperate Pact

47
Rank 2
29
Cast Time Passive
Effect Drain Life heals for 30% more while below 50% health.
20

Sweet Souls

20
Rank 1
12
Cast Time Passive
Effect Your Healthstone heals you for an additional 10% of your maximum health. Any party or raid member using a Healthstone also heals you for that amount.
0

Gorefiend's Resolve

Cast Time Passive
Effect Targets resurrected with Soulstone resurrect with 40% additional health and 30% additional mana.
50

Demonic Gateway

50
Rank 1
30
Cast Time 2 sec cast
Cooldown 10 sec cooldown
Effect Creates a demonic gateway between two locations. Activating the gateway transports the user to the other gateway. Each player can use a Demonic Gateway only once per 1.5 min.
Power Cost 50,000 Mana
Range 10-40 yd range
2

Nightmare

2
Rank 1
1
Cast Time Passive
Effect When Fear ends, the target is slowed by 30% for 4 sec.
0

Greater Banish

Cast Time Passive
Effect Increases the duration of Banish by 30 sec. Banish now affects Undead.
32

Dark Pact

32
Rank 1
19
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 1 min cooldown
Effect Sacrifices 20% of your current health to shield you for 200% of the sacrificed health plus an additional 13,777 for 20 sec. Usable while suffering from control impairing effects.
33

Dark Accord

33
Rank 1
19
Cast Time Passive
Effect Reduces the cooldown of Unending Resolve by 45 sec.

Strength of Will

17
Rank 1
11
Cast Time Passive
Effect Unending Resolve reduces damage taken by an additional 15%.
44

Shadowfury

44
Rank 1
28
Cast Time 1.5 sec cast
Cooldown 1 min cooldown
Effect Stuns all enemies within 8 yds for 3 sec.
Power Cost 2,500 Mana
Range 35 yd range
24

Frequent Donor

24
Rank 1
15
Cast Time Passive
Effect Reduces the cooldown of Dark Pact by 15 sec.

Ichor of Devils

2
Cast Time Passive
Effect Dark Pact sacrifices only 5% of your current health for the same shield value.
41

Accrued Vitality

41
Rank 2
22
Cast Time Passive
Effect Drain Life heals for 30% of the amount drained over 9.0 sec.
33

Lifeblood

33
Rank 1
2
Rank 2
20
Cast Time Passive
Effect When you use a Healthstone, gain 15% Leech for 20 sec.
3

Darkfury

3
Rank 1
2
Cast Time Passive
Effect Reduces the cooldown of Shadowfury by 15 sec and increases its radius by 2 yards.

Shadowflame

2
Rank 1
1
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 15 sec cooldown
Effect Slows enemies in a 12 yard cone in front of you by 70% for 6 sec.
33

Fel Synergy

33
Rank 1
22
Cast Time Passive
Effect Soul Leech also heals you for 25% and your pet for 50% of the absorption it grants.
48

Soul Link

48
Rank 1
28
Cast Time Passive
Effect 10% of all damage you take is taken by your demon pet instead. While Grimoire of Sacrifice is active, your Stamina is increased by 5%.
2

Teachings of the Black Harvest

2
Rank 1
2
Cast Time Passive
Effect Your primary pets gain a bonus effect. Imp: Successful Singe Magic casts grant the target 4% damage reduction for 5 sec. Voidwalker: Reduces the cooldown of Shadow Bulwark by 30 sec. Felhunter: Reduces the cooldown of Devour Magic by 5 sec. Sayaad: Reduces the cooldown of Seduction by 10 sec and causes the target to walk faster towards the demon.
4

Resolute Barrier

4
Rank 1
1
Rank 2
2
Cast Time Passive
Effect Attacks received that deal at least 5% of your health decrease Unending Resolve's cooldown by 10 sec. Cannot occur more than once every 20 sec.
30

Grimoire of Synergy

30
Rank 1
11
Rank 2
6
Cast Time Passive
Effect Damage done by you or your demon has a chance to grant the other one 10% increased damage for 15 sec.
8

Profane Bargain

8
Rank 1
2
Rank 2
1
Cast Time Passive
Effect When your health drops below 35%, the percentage of damage shared via your Soul Link is increased by an additional 10%. While Grimoire of Sacrifice is active, your Stamina is increased by 5%.
35

Soul Conduit

35
Rank 1
1
Rank 2
21
Cast Time Passive
Effect Every Soul Shard you spend has a 10% chance to be refunded.
1

Demonic Resilience

1
Rank 2
1
Cast Time Passive
Effect Reduces the chance you will be critically struck by 4%. All damage your primary demon takes is reduced by 15%.
11

Grim Feast

11
Rank 1
7
Cast Time Passive
Effect Drain Life now channels 30% faster and restores health 30% faster.
9

Inquisitor's Gaze

9
Rank 1
5
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 10 sec cooldown
Effect Summon an Inquisitor's Eye that periodically blasts enemies for 628 Shadowflame damage and occasionally dealing 705 Shadowflame damage instead. Lasts 1 hour.

Summon Soulkeeper

1
Cast Time Passive
Effect Summons a Soulkeeper that consumes all Tormented Souls you've collected, blasting nearby enemies for 1,576 Chaos damage every 1 sec for each Tormented Soul consumed. You collect Tormented Souls from each target you kill and occasionally escaped souls you previously collected.
15

Soulburn

15
Rank 1
9
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 6 sec cooldown
Effect Consumes a Soul Shard, unlocking the hidden power of your spells. Demonic Circle: Teleport: Increases your movement speed by 50% and makes you immune to snares and roots for 8 sec. Demonic Gateway: Can be cast instantly. Drain Life: Gain an absorb shield equal to the amount of healing done for 30 sec. This shield cannot exceed 30% of your maximum health. Health Funnel: Restores 140% more health and reduces the damage taken by your pet by 30% for 10 sec. Healthstone: Increases the healing of your Healthstone by 30% and increases your maximum health by 20% for 12 sec.
Power Cost 1 Soul Shard

Specialization Talents

50

Malefic Rapture

50
Rank 1
30
Cast Time 1.5 sec cast
Effect Your damaging periodic effects erupt on all targets, causing 1,515 Shadow damage per effect.
Power Cost 1 Soul Shard
50

Unstable Affliction

50
Rank 1
30
Cast Time 1.5 sec cast
Effect Afflicts one target with 11,210 Shadow damage over 16 sec. If dispelled, deals 30,420 damage to the dispeller and silences them for 4 sec.
Power Cost 2,500 Mana
Range 40 yd range
22

Seed of Corruption

22
Rank 1
14
Cast Time 2.5 sec cast
Effect Embeds a demon seed in the enemy target that will explode after 10.9 sec, dealing 2,775 Shadow damage to all enemies within 10 yards and applying Corruption to them. The seed will detonate early if the target is hit by other detonations, or takes 2,755 damage from your spells.
Power Cost 1 Soul Shard
Range 40 yd range
46

Nightfall

46
Rank 1
27
Cast Time Passive
Effect Corruption damage has a chance to cause your next Shadow Bolt or Drain Soul to deal 25% increased damage. Shadow Bolt is instant cast and Drain Soul channels 50% faster when affected.
50

Xavian Teachings

50
Rank 1
30
Cast Time Passive
Effect Corruption is instant cast and instantly deals 774 damage.
21

Sow the Seeds

21
Rank 1
14
Cast Time Passive
Effect Seed of Corruption now embeds demon seeds into 2 additional nearby enemies.
17

Shadow Embrace

17
Rank 2
10
Cast Time Passive
Effect Shadow Bolt and Drain Soul apply Shadow Embrace, increasing your damage dealt to the target by 3.0% for 16 sec. Stacks up to 3 times.
43

Harvester of Souls

43
Rank 1
1
Rank 2
24
Cast Time Passive
Effect Each time Corruption deals damage, it has a 15% chance to deal 881 Shadow damage to the target and heal you for 100% of the damage dealt.
50

Writhe in Agony

50
Rank 2
30
Cast Time Passive
Effect Agony's damage starts at 4 stacks and may now ramp up to 18 stacks.
20

Agonizing Corruption

20
Rank 1
1
Rank 2
12
Cast Time Passive
Effect Seed of Corruption's explosion increases the stack count of Agony by 2 on all targets hit.
34

Drain Soul

34
Rank 1
20
Cast Time Passive
Effect Drains the target's soul, causing 9,683 Shadow damage over 4.5 sec. Damage is increased by 100% against enemies below 20% health. Generates 1 Soul Shard if the target dies during this effect.
49

Absolute Corruption

49
Rank 1
30
Cast Time Passive
Effect Corruption is now permanent and deals 15% increased damage. Duration reduced to 24 sec against players.

Siphon Life

1
Cast Time Instant
Effect Siphons the target's life essence, dealing 4,568 Shadow damage over 15 sec and healing you for 30% of the damage done.
Power Cost 2,500 Mana
Range 40 yd range
28

Phantom Singularity

28
Rank 1
16
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 45 sec cooldown
Effect Places a phantom singularity above the target, which consumes the life of all enemies within 15 yards, dealing 9,919 damage over 14.5 sec, healing you for 25% of the damage done.
Power Cost 2,500 Mana
Range 40 yd range

Vile Taint

6
Rank 1
4
Cast Time 1.5 sec cast
Cooldown 30 sec cooldown
Effect Unleashes a vile explosion at the target location, dealing 6,745 Shadow damage over 10 sec to 8 enemies within 10 yds and applies Agony and Curse of Exhaustion to them.
Power Cost 1 Soul Shard
Range 40 yd range
16

Soul Tap

16
Rank 1
12
Cast Time Instant
Effect Sacrifice 8% of your Soul Leech to gain a Soul Shard.
47

Inevitable Demise

47
Rank 2
29
Cast Time Passive
Effect Damaging an enemy with Agony increases the damage of your next Drain Life by 15%. This effect stacks up to 50 times.
30

Soul Swap

30
Rank 1
17
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 30 sec cooldown
Effect Applies Corruption, Agony, and Unstable Affliction to your target.
Power Cost 1 Soul Shard
Range 40 yd range
21

Soul Flame

21
Rank 2
13
Cast Time Passive
Effect When you kill a target, its soul bursts into flames, dealing 4,408 Shadowflame damage to nearby enemies. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.
27

Grimoire of Sacrifice

27
Rank 1
17
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 30 sec cooldown
Effect Sacrifices your demon pet for power, gaining its command demon ability, and causing your spells to sometimes also deal 2,417 additional Shadow damage. Lasts 1 hour or until you summon a demon pet.
35

Pandemic Invocation

35
Rank 2
19
Cast Time Passive
Effect Refreshing Corruption, Agony, Unstable Affliction, or Siphon Life with less than 5 seconds remaining will deal 441 Shadow damage and has a 6.66% chance to grant you a Soul Shard.
43

Withering Bolt

43
Rank 2
24
Cast Time Passive
Effect Shadow Bolt and Drain Soul deal 15% increased damage, up to 45%, per damage over time effect you have active on the target.
32

Sacrolash's Dark Strike

32
Rank 2
19
Cast Time Passive
Effect Corruption damage is increased by 15%, and each time it deals damage any of your Curses active on the target are extended by 0.4 sec.
40

Creeping Death

40
Rank 1
22
Cast Time Passive
Effect Your Agony, Corruption, Siphon Life, and Unstable Affliction deal damage 15% faster.
9

Haunt

9
Rank 1
4
Cast Time 1.5 sec cast
Cooldown 15 sec cooldown
Effect A ghostly soul haunts the target, dealing 3,729 Shadow damage and increasing your damage dealt to the target by 10% for 18 sec. If the target dies, Haunt's cooldown is reset.
Power Cost 5,000 Mana
Range 40 yd range
45

Summon Darkglare

45
Rank 1
29
Cast Time Instant
Cooldown 2 min cooldown
Effect Summons a Darkglare from the Twisting Nether that extends the duration of your damage over time effects on all enemies by 8 sec. The Darkglare will serve you for 20 sec, blasting its target for 1,744 Shadow damage, increased by 10% for every damage over time effect you have active on any target.
Power Cost 5,000 Mana
19

Soul Rot

19
Rank 1
11
Cast Time 1.5 sec cast
Cooldown 1 min cooldown
Effect Wither away all life force of your current target and up to 3 additional targets nearby, causing your primary target to suffer 14,941 Nature damage and secondary targets to suffer 7,470 Nature damage over 8 sec. For the next 8 sec, casting Drain Life will cause you to also Drain Life from any enemy affected by your Soul Rot, and Drain Life will not consume any mana.
Power Cost 1,250 Mana
Range 40 yd range
4

Malefic Affliction

4
Rank 2
1
Cast Time Passive
Effect Malefic Rapture causes your active Unstable Affliction to deal 13% additional damage, up to 39%, for the rest of its duration.
4

Tormented Crescendo

4
Rank 1
1
Cast Time Passive
Effect While Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction are active, your Shadow Bolt has a 30% chance and your Drain Soul has a 20% chance to make your next Malefic Rapture cost no Soul Shards and cast instantly.
6

Seized Vitality

6
Rank 2
3
Cast Time Passive
Effect Haunt deals 20% additional damage. When the Haunt spell ends or is dispelled, the soul returns to you, healing for 100% of the damage it did to the target.
22

Malevolent Visionary

22
Rank 1
10
Rank 2
5
Cast Time Passive
Effect Darkglare increases its damage by an additional 5% for each damage over time effect active. Darkglare lasts an additional 10 sec.
1

Wrath of Consumption

1
Rank 1
1
Cast Time Passive
Effect Corruption and Agony each grant an application of Wrath of Consumption when a target dies, increasing all periodic damage dealt by 3% for 30 sec, stacking up to 5 times.
15

Soul-Eater's Gluttony

15
Rank 2
10
Cast Time Passive
Effect Whenever Unstable Affliction deals damage, the cooldown of Soul Rot is reduced by 1.0 sec.
3

Dread Touch

3
Rank 1
1
Cast Time Passive
Effect If Malefic Affliction exceeds 3 stacks, the target instead takes 30% additional damage from your damage over time effects for 6 sec.

Doom Blossom

Cast Time Passive
Effect If Corruption damages a target affected by your Unstable Affliction, it has a 10% chance per stack of Malefic Affliction to deal 4,309 Shadow damage to nearby enemies.
5

Haunted Soul

5
Rank 1
3
Cast Time Passive
Effect Your Haunt spell also increases the damage of your damage over time effects to all targets by 20% while active.
6

Grim Reach

6
Rank 1
5
Cast Time Passive
Effect When Darkglare deals damage, it deals 50% of that damage to all enemies affected by your damage over time effects.

Grand Warlock's Design

Cast Time Passive
Effect Every Soul Shard you spend reduces the cooldown of Summon Infernal by 1.5 sec.
2

Dark Harvest

2
Rank 1
2
Cast Time Passive
Effect Each target affected by Soul Rot increases your haste and critical strike chance by 2.5% for 8 sec.

PvP Talents

0

Bane of Fragility

Effect Reduces the target's maximum health by up to 15% for 10 sec.
4

Deathbolt

4
Rank 1
4
Effect Launches a bolt of death at the target, accumulating 50% of the remaining damage from your spells on the target and dealing it over 3 sec.
2

Gateway Mastery

2
Rank 1
2
Effect Increases the range of your Demonic Gateway by 20 yards, and reduces the cast time by 30%. Reduces the time between how often players can take your Demonic Gateway by 30 sec.
0

Rot and Decay

Effect Each time your Drain Life deals damage, it increases the duration of your Unstable Affliction, Corruption and Agony on the target by 0.90 sec.
0

Bane of Shadows

Effect Magical damage over time effects will strike the target an additional time for 20% of their damage as Shadow. Lasts 10 sec.
2

Nether Ward

2
Rank 1
2
Effect Surrounds the caster with a shield that lasts 3 sec, reflecting all harmful spells cast on you.
2

Essence Drain

2
Rank 1
2
Effect Whenever you heal yourself with Drain Life, the enemy target deals 9% reduced damage to you for 10 sec. Stacks up to 4 times.
15

Casting Circle

15
Rank 1
15
Effect Summons a Casting Circle for 12 sec. While within the casting circle, you are immune to silence and interrupt effects.
30

Rampant Afflictions

30
Rank 1
30
Effect Unstable Affliction can now be applied to up to 3 targets.
30

Rapid Contagion

30
Rank 1
30
Effect For the next 20 sec, all of your damage over time effects occur 33% more often.
1

Shadow Rift

1
Rank 1
1
Effect Conjure a Shadow Rift at the target location lasting 2 sec. Enemy players within the rift when it expires are teleported to your Demonic Circle. Must be within 40 yds of your Demonic Circle to cast.
4

Precognition

4
Rank 1
4
Effect If an interrupt is used on you while you are not casting, gain 15% haste and become immune to control and interrupt effects for 4 sec.
0

Call Observer

Effect Summons a demonic Observer to keep a watchful eye over the area for 20 sec. Anytime an enemy within 20 yards casts a harmful magical spell, the Observer will deal up to 5% of the target's maximum health in Shadow damage.
0

Bonds of Fel

Effect Encircle enemy players with Bonds of Fel. If any affected player leaves the 8 yd radius they explode, dealing 21,239 Fire damage split amongst all nearby enemies.

Equipment

Equipment is what makes characters stronger. The best gear is usually found in the great vault, dungeons, and raids. They can also be bought from PvP vendors and sometimes in the auction house.

Here are the best equipment items for Affliction Warlocks in 3v3.

Head

  1. set
    Horns of the Demon Star
    47

    Horns of the Demon Star

    Ilvl 311
    Stats
    +179 intellect
    +407 stamina
    +87 haste
    +116 mastery
    Set
    (2) Set: Malefic Rapture's damage is increased by 25% and each cast extends the duration of Corruption, Agony, and Unstable Affliction by 2 sec.
    (4) Set: While Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction are active, your Shadow Bolt has a 30% chance to make your next Malefic Rapture cost no Soul Shards and cast instantly.
    Rank Fated Mythic

  2. Eternal Gladiator's Silk Guise
    3

    Eternal Gladiator's Silk Guise

    Ilvl 298
    Stats
    +159 intellect
    +353 stamina
    +64 haste
    +129 versatility
    Rank Duelist

Neck

  1. Eternal Gladiator's Necklace
    34

    Eternal Gladiator's Necklace

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +206 stamina
    +77 haste
    +260 versatility
    Rank Elite

  2. Unity
    12

    Unity

    Ilvl 291
    Stats
    +183 stamina
    +160 haste
    +160 mastery
    Effects
    Equip: Gain the legendary effect of Decaying Soul Satchel: Each target affected by Soul Rot increases your haste and critical strike chance by 5% for 8 sec.

  3. Eternal Gladiator's Amulet
    3

    Eternal Gladiator's Amulet

    Ilvl 298
    Stats
    +198 stamina
    +256 versatility
    +76 mastery
    Rank Duelist

Shoulders

  1. Eternal Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    29

    Eternal Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +123 intellect
    +274 stamina
    +50 haste
    +96 versatility
    Rank Elite

  2. set
    Mantle of the Demon Star
    18

    Mantle of the Demon Star

    Ilvl 311
    Stats
    +135 intellect
    +305 stamina
    +100 versatility
    +52 mastery
    +65 leech
    Set
    (2) Set: Malefic Rapture's damage is increased by 25% and each cast extends the duration of Corruption, Agony, and Unstable Affliction by 2 sec.
    (4) Set: While Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction are active, your Shadow Bolt has a 30% chance to make your next Malefic Rapture cost no Soul Shards and cast instantly.
    Rank Fated Mythic

  3. Eternal Gladiator's Silk Amice
    3

    Eternal Gladiator's Silk Amice

    Ilvl 298
    Stats
    +119 intellect
    +265 stamina
    +91 versatility
    +54 mastery
    Rank Duelist

Back

  1. Eternal Gladiator's Drape
    43

    Eternal Gladiator's Drape

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +92 intellect
    +206 stamina
    +35 haste
    +75 versatility
    Rank Elite

  2. Eternal Gladiator's Shawl
    4

    Eternal Gladiator's Shawl

    Ilvl 298
    Stats
    +89 intellect
    +198 stamina
    +69 versatility
    +40 mastery
    Rank Duelist

  3. Cape of the Demon Star
    1

    Cape of the Demon Star

    Ilvl 304
    Stats
    +95 intellect
    +213 stamina
    +77 versatility
    +34 mastery
    Rank Fated Mythic

Chest

  1. set
    Robes of the Demon Star
    47

    Robes of the Demon Star

    Ilvl 311
    Stats
    +179 intellect
    +407 stamina
    +141 haste
    +61 mastery
    +87 avoidance
    Set
    (2) Set: Malefic Rapture's damage is increased by 25% and each cast extends the duration of Corruption, Agony, and Unstable Affliction by 2 sec.
    (4) Set: While Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction are active, your Shadow Bolt has a 30% chance to make your next Malefic Rapture cost no Soul Shards and cast instantly.
    Rank Fated Mythic

  2. Eternal Gladiator's Silk Robe
    3

    Eternal Gladiator's Silk Robe

    Ilvl 298
    Stats
    +159 intellect
    +353 stamina
    +58 haste
    +135 versatility
    Rank Duelist

Wrist

  1. Eternal Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    44

    Eternal Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +92 intellect
    +206 stamina
    +40 haste
    +70 versatility
    Rank Elite

  2. Grim Inquisitor's Dread Calling
    2

    Grim Inquisitor's Dread Calling

    Ilvl 291
    Stats
    +84 intellect
    +183 stamina
    +53 haste
    +53 versatility
    Effects
    Equip: Each Soul Shard spent on Hand of Gul'dan increases the damage of your next Call Dreadstalkers by 4%.

  3. Wilfred's Wristwraps of Superior Summoning
    2

    Wilfred's Wristwraps of Superior Summoning

    Ilvl 291
    Stats
    +84 intellect
    +183 stamina
    +53 haste
    +53 mastery
    Effects
    Equip: Every Soul Shard you spend reduces the cooldown of Summon Darkglare by 2.0 sec.

Hands

  1. Eternal Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    35

    Eternal Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +123 intellect
    +274 stamina
    +47 haste
    +100 versatility
    Rank Elite

  2. set
    Grasps of the Demon Star
    10

    Grasps of the Demon Star

    Ilvl 304
    Stats
    +126 intellect
    +284 stamina
    +43 critical-strike
    +105 haste
    Set
    (2) Set: Malefic Rapture's damage is increased by 25% and each cast extends the duration of Corruption, Agony, and Unstable Affliction by 2 sec.
    (4) Set: While Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction are active, your Shadow Bolt has a 30% chance to make your next Malefic Rapture cost no Soul Shards and cast instantly.
    Rank Fated Mythic

  3. Eternal Gladiator's Silk Handwraps
    3

    Eternal Gladiator's Silk Handwraps

    Ilvl 298
    Stats
    +119 intellect
    +265 stamina
    +92 versatility
    +53 mastery
    Rank Duelist

Waist

  1. Eternal Gladiator's Silk Cord
    32

    Eternal Gladiator's Silk Cord

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +123 intellect
    +274 stamina
    +50 haste
    +96 versatility
    Rank Elite

  2. Sash of Endereth
    7

    Sash of Endereth

    Ilvl 291
    Stats
    +112 intellect
    +244 stamina
    +71 haste
    +71 mastery
    Effects
    Equip: Drain Life now channels 100% faster and restores health 100% faster.

  3. Waistwrap of the Demon Star
    6

    Waistwrap of the Demon Star

    Ilvl 298
    Stats
    +119 intellect
    +265 stamina
    +33 versatility
    +112 mastery
    Rank Duelist

Legs

  1. Eternal Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    41

    Eternal Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +163 intellect
    +366 stamina
    +66 haste
    +130 versatility
    Rank Elite

  2. set
    Leggings of the Demon Star
    8

    Leggings of the Demon Star

    Ilvl 298
    Stats
    +159 intellect
    +353 stamina
    +126 critical-strike
    +67 versatility
    Set
    (2) Set: Malefic Rapture's damage is increased by 25% and each cast extends the duration of Corruption, Agony, and Unstable Affliction by 2 sec.
    (4) Set: While Agony, Corruption, and Unstable Affliction are active, your Shadow Bolt has a 30% chance to make your next Malefic Rapture cost no Soul Shards and cast instantly.
    Rank Duelist

  3. Sacrolash's Dark Strikers
    1

    Sacrolash's Dark Strikers

    Ilvl 291
    Stats
    +149 intellect
    +325 stamina
    +94 haste
    +94 mastery
    Effects
    Equip: Corruption damage is increased by 25%, and each time it deals damage any of your Curses active on the target are extended by 1.4 sec.

Feet

  1. Clawed Boots of Endereth
    25

    Clawed Boots of Endereth

    Ilvl 291
    Stats
    +112 intellect
    +244 stamina
    +71 haste
    +71 versatility
    Effects
    Equip: Drain Life now channels 100% faster and restores health 100% faster.

  2. Eternal Gladiator's Silk Treads
    13

    Eternal Gladiator's Silk Treads

    Ilvl 298
    Stats
    +119 intellect
    +265 stamina
    +102 versatility
    +44 mastery
    Rank Duelist

  3. Sacrolash's Dark Slippers
    7

    Sacrolash's Dark Slippers

    Ilvl 291
    Stats
    +112 intellect
    +244 stamina
    +71 haste
    +71 versatility
    Effects
    Equip: Corruption damage is increased by 25%, and each time it deals damage any of your Curses active on the target are extended by 1.3 sec.

Rings

  1. Eternal Gladiator's Ring
    47

    Eternal Gladiator's Ring

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +206 stamina
    +106 haste
    +231 versatility
    Rank Elite

  2. Unity
    25

    Unity

    Ilvl 291
    Stats
    +183 stamina
    +160 haste
    +160 versatility
    Effects
    Equip: Gain the legendary effect of Decaying Soul Satchel: Each target affected by Soul Rot increases your haste and critical strike chance by 5% for 8 sec.

  3. Eternal Gladiator's Signet
    17

    Eternal Gladiator's Signet

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +206 stamina
    +231 versatility
    +106 mastery
    Rank Elite

Trinkets

  1. set
    Eternal Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    48

    Eternal Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +140 haste
    Effects
    Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to grant 346 primary stat for 20 sec.
    Set
    Set: Increases your Intellect by 105 and Stamina by 300 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.
    Rank Elite

  2. set
    Eternal Gladiator's Medallion
    32

    Eternal Gladiator's Medallion

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +155 intellect
    Effects
    Use: Removes all movement impairing effects and all effects which cause loss of control of your character. (2 Min Cooldown)
    Set
    Set: Increases your Intellect by 105 and Stamina by 300 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.
    Rank Elite

  3. set
    Eternal Gladiator's Relentless Brooch
    10

    Eternal Gladiator's Relentless Brooch

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +155 intellect
    Effects
    Equip: Duration of incoming crowd control effects reduced by 20%. Does not stack with similar effects.
    Set
    Set: Increases your Intellect by 105 and Stamina by 300 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.
    Rank Elite

Main Hand

  1. Eternal Gladiator's Vesper
    36

    Eternal Gladiator's Vesper

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +726 intellect
    +366 stamina
    +71 haste
    +124 versatility
    Rank Elite

  2. Eternal Gladiator's Focus Staff
    9

    Eternal Gladiator's Focus Staff

    Ilvl 298
    Stats
    +707 intellect
    +353 stamina
    +109 versatility
    +84 mastery
    Rank Duelist

  3. Eternal Gladiator's Ceremonial Sword
    5

    Eternal Gladiator's Ceremonial Sword

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +476 intellect
    +183 stamina
    +31 haste
    +67 versatility
    Rank Elite

Off Hand

  1. Eternal Gladiator's Chalice
    5

    Eternal Gladiator's Chalice

    Ilvl 301
    Stats
    +251 intellect
    +183 stamina
    +29 critical-strike
    +68 versatility
    Rank Elite

Gems

Gems are jewelcrafting items. Created with the Jewelcrafting profession or bought in the auction house, they can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrists, Waist, and Rings items.

Here are the best gems for Affliction Warlocks in 3v3.

  1. Quick Jewel Cluster
    169

    Quick Jewel Cluster

    Effect +16 Haste
    Type prismatic
  2. Masterful Jewel Cluster
    54

    Masterful Jewel Cluster

    Effect +16 Mastery
    Type prismatic
  3. Straddling Jewel Doublet
    18

    Straddling Jewel Doublet

    Effect Speed increased by 13 for each Shadowlands gem you have socketed.
    Type prismatic
  4. Versatile Jewel Cluster
    17

    Versatile Jewel Cluster

    Effect +16 Versatility
    Type prismatic
  5. Straddling Sage Agate
    6

    Straddling Sage Agate

    Effect +5% Movement Speed
    Type prismatic

Enchantments

Enchantments are equipment item upgrades. Created with the Enchanting profession or bought in the auction house, they can be set on Back, Chest, Wrist, Hands, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand items.

Here are the best enchantments for Affliction Warlocks in 3v3.

Back

  1. Enchant Cloak - Fortified Speed
    44

    Enchant Cloak - Fortified Speed

    Effect Permanently enchants a cloak to increase your Stamina by 20 and your Speed by 30.
  2. Enchant Cloak - Soul Vitality
    3

    Enchant Cloak - Soul Vitality

    Effect Permanently enchants a cloak to increase your Stamina by 30.
  3. Enchant Cloak - Fortified Avoidance
    1

    Enchant Cloak - Fortified Avoidance

    Effect Permanently enchants a cloak to increase your Stamina by 20 and your Avoidance by 30.

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats
    47

    Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats

    Effect Permanently enchants a chest piece to increase primary stats by 30.
  2. Enchant Chest - Eternal Insight
    3

    Enchant Chest - Eternal Insight

    Effect Permanently enchants your chest to increase your Intellect by 20 and give your spells and abilities a chance to deal additional shadow damage.

Wrist

  1. Enchant Bracers - Eternal Intellect
    49

    Enchant Bracers - Eternal Intellect

    Effect Permanently enchants bracers to increase your Intellect by 15.

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    5

    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    Effect Permanently enchants gloves to increase the speed of gathering in the Shadowlands.
  2. Enchant Gloves - Eternal Strength
    3

    Enchant Gloves - Eternal Strength

    Effect Permanently enchants gloves to increase your Strength by 15.

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Soul Treads
    16

    Enchant Boots - Soul Treads

    Effect Permanently enchants boots to reduce your falling damage by 10%.

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Tenet of Haste
    77

    Enchant Ring - Tenet of Haste

    Effect Permanently enchants a ring to increase your Haste by 16.
  2. Enchant Ring - Tenet of Mastery
    17

    Enchant Ring - Tenet of Mastery

    Effect Permanently enchants a ring to increase your Mastery by 16.
  3. Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility
    5

    Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility

    Effect Permanently enchants a ring to increase your Versatility by 16.

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance
    46

    Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance

    Effect Permanently enchants a weapon to sometimes increase your primary stat by 5% when attacking, or using spells and abilities.
  2. Enchant Weapon - Ascended Vigor
    2

    Enchant Weapon - Ascended Vigor

    Effect Permanently enchants a weapon to sometimes increase your healing received by 12% for 10 sec when taking damage.