3v3 Affliction Warlock

Affliction Warlock
Season 2
50 characters
1789 - 2208

This guide tells you everything about how to build a World of Warcraft (Dragonflight 10.1) PvP Affliction Warlock that will thrive in 3v3.

Updated , it is based on the 50 top-rated Affliction Warlocks in 3v3 leaderboards across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. Ratings are ranging from 1789 to 2208, with the current top 3v3 Affliction Warlock being Flòwstate from Tichondrius (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
    Flòwstate
    Tichondrius (US)
    2208
  2. 2
    Пчелокнижник
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    2125
  3. 3
    Insànity
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    2088
  4. 4
    Klanianpvp
    Sargeras (US)
    2053
  5. 5
    Enpc
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    2053

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. Leech
  3. Avoidance
Main Stat Priority
+215
6% Critical Strike
+4887
29% Haste
+463
26% Mastery
+5297
26% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stat Priority
+19
0% Avoidance
+56
0% Leech
+502
10% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

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 race icon.
    Human
    25
  2. Void Elf race icon.
    Void Elf
    8
  3. Orc race icon.
    Orc
    7
  4. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon.
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    5
  5. Gnome race icon.
    Gnome
    2

Class Talents

Fel Domination
19
Demonic Circle
50
Burning Rush
4
Fel Pact
0
Demon Skin
50
Fel Armor
48
Fiendish Stride
3
Curses of Enfeeblement
50
Abyss Walker
6
Mortal Coil
39
Amplify Curse
43
Demonic Embrace
50
Demonic Inspiration
46
Wrathful Minion
50
Demonic Fortitude
48
Banish
0
Teachings of the Satyr
28
Accrued Vitality
41
Sweet Souls
19
Nightmare
0
Demonic Gateway
50
Lifeblood
0
Dark Pact
50
Strength of Will
47
Shadowfury
49
Frequent Donor
42
Socrethar's Guile
50
Sargerei Technique
21
Darkfury
9
Fel Synergy
24
Soul Link
50
Teachings of the Black Harvest
4
Resolute Barrier
6
Grimoire of Synergy
48
Profane Bargain
24
Soul Conduit
47
Demonic Resilience
3
Grim Feast
48
Inquisitor's Gaze
48
Soulburn
50

Specialization Talents

Malefic Rapture
50
Unstable Affliction
50
Seed of Corruption
1
Nightfall
50
Writhe in Agony
50
Sow the Seeds
0
Shadow Embrace
48
Dark Virtuosity
6
Kindled Malice
50
Agonizing Corruption
0
Drain Soul
48
Absolute Corruption
50
Phantom Singularity
48
Pandemic Invocation
7
Inevitable Demise
48
Soul Swap
50
Soul Flame
0
Grimoire of Sacrifice
45
Focused Malignancy
46
Withering Bolt
48
Sacrolash's Dark Strike
50
Creeping Death
50
Haunt
5
Summon Darkglare
48
Soul Rot
49
Malefic Affliction
46
Tormented Crescendo
39
Seized Vitality
5
Malevolent Visionary
3
Wrath of Consumption
0
Soul-Eater's Gluttony
47
Doom Blossom
23
Haunted Soul
5
Grim Reach
2
Dark Harvest
42

PvP Talents

Deathbolt
2
Gateway Mastery
1
Rot and Decay
1
Nether Ward
9
Essence Drain
6
Rampant Afflictions
49
Rapid Contagion
50
Shadow Rift
1
Call Observer
14
Bonds of Fel
0
Impish Instincts
4
Soul Rip
13

Equipment

The equipment is what makes characters stronger. The best gear is usually found in the Great Vault, Mythic+ dungeons, and Mythic raids. They can also be bought from PvP vendors or crafted with the Crafting Orders system.

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

Embellished Items

Embellished items are crafted pieces of equipment that feature specific abilities. They are obtained by using an embellishment optional reagent or are already included in an item recipe.

Only 2 embellished items can be equipped at the same time. Here are the best embellished items for Affliction Warlocks in 3v3.

  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    38
  4. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    14
  6. Infurious Legwraps of Possibility
    11
  8. Signet of Titanic Insight
    11
  10. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments
    9

Enchantments

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

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

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    40
  2. Regenerative Leech
    8
  3. +125 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    46
  2. Accelerated Agility
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    42
  2. +200 Leech
    6

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    39
  2. Watcher's Loam
    5
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    3

Rings

  1. +82 Haste
    86
  2. +82 Versatility
    9
  3. +82 Mastery
    4

Main Hand

  1. Wafting Devotion
    33
  2. Sophic Devotion
    9
  3. Wafting Devotion
    4

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. Energized Ysemerald
    145
  2. Energized Malygite
    26
  3. Keen Ysemerald
    25
  4. Fierce Illimited Diamond
    19
  5. Keen Neltharite
    6

Primordial Stones

Primordial Stones are gems that can be socketed into the Onyx Annulet ring found in Zskera Vault or bought from Researcher Imareth . Stones are found across the Forbidden Reach through events, vendors, and vaults.

Here are the best primordial stones for Affliction Warlocks in 3v3.

Unfortunately, no primordial stones data were found.