
Affliction Warlock 2v2 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Affliction Warlock PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.
Using data from the top 50 Affliction Warlocks across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.
Top Affliction Warlocks
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1РозовыедоткиGordunni (EU)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 666 ilvl2222
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2MicolDoomhammer (EU)Human | Soul Harvester | 634 ilvl2203
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3LeboltjamesTichondrius (US)Troll | Soul Harvester | 633 ilvl2187
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4NesqxTichondrius (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 632 ilvl2164
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5PerceptionalOutland (EU)Human | Soul Harvester | 631 ilvl2150
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6GirthgateTichondrius (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 667 ilvl2144
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7PadlaGrim Batol (EU)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 633 ilvl2144
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8FyraqtDoomhammer (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 655 ilvl2143
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9SsigßoltsßtwBleeding Hollow (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 634 ilvl2143
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10NoahbeckArgent Dawn (EU)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 619 ilvl2131
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11JojopakaloloTichondrius (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 630 ilvl2125
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12ShaqlolElune (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 632 ilvl2122
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13КонидэмикоGordunni (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 652 ilvl2121
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14ShamlockeseEmerald Dream (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 636 ilvl2119
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15RudikiazRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 636 ilvl2115
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16SeluiTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 630 ilvl2114
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17YooseokTichondrius (US)Human | Soul Harvester | 624 ilvl2113
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18NesqTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 632 ilvl2107
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19ExoldbossShattered Hand (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 635 ilvl2107
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20UndercityNordrassil (US)Undead | Soul Harvester | 635 ilvl2105
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21ShardsIllidan (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 629 ilvl2105
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22ExoldbossOutland (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 635 ilvl2102
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23AyperosTyrande (EU)Goblin | Soul Harvester | 668 ilvl2101
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24ÛføNeptulon (EU)Human | Soul Harvester | 665 ilvl2100
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25PersephonalOutland (EU)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 631 ilvl2079
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26ДжуффариусGordunni (EU)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 665 ilvl2077
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27HaünterIllidan (US)Human | Soul Harvester | 632 ilvl2074
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28KanelockTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 631 ilvl2072
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29NevegladSanguino (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 633 ilvl2064
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30AglaKult Der Verdammten (EU)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 632 ilvl2013
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31InstabilityxTichondrius (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 641 ilvl1991
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32MalefïcMoon Guard (US)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 654 ilvl1990
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33ZugzugRajaxx (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 648 ilvl1979
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34TuriggyjrTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 632 ilvl1975
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35CalculatorTichondrius (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 630 ilvl1973
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36DingerskatzeTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 648 ilvl1968
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37LangneurninoRavencrest (EU)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 645 ilvl1964
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38SkanckMalganis (US)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 647 ilvl1959
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39TazlockBlackrock (US)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 640 ilvl1957
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40RotnRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 634 ilvl1953
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41AragõrnOutland (EU)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 640 ilvl1951
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42LockesetooEmerald Dream (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 634 ilvl1928
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43WerwagtesRavencrest (EU)Undead | Soul Harvester | 631 ilvl1920
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44DarkwìngduckRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 632 ilvl1915
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45GoxRagnaros (US)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 667 ilvl1912
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46IggyyShattered Hand (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 633 ilvl1908
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47LockwkrokBurning Legion (EU)Human | Soul Harvester | 642 ilvl1901
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48NodoubtsBarthilas (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 650 ilvl1899
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49JâzggzTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 638 ilvl1886
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50HyökâRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 635 ilvl1886
Stats
Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.
Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.
Secondary Stats
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+15237% Critical Strike
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+1702126% Haste
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+215028% Mastery
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+1705822% Versatility
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Haste
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
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+330% Avoidance
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+1130% Leech
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+08% Speed
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Affliction Warlock class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.
Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:
- Most used talents, strongly recommended!
- Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
- Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.
Best In Slot Gear
Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 2v2.
Head
Neck
Back
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Trinkets
Embellishments
Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.
Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Affliction Warlock builds for 2v2.
Enchantments
Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.
These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 2v2 builds.
Chest
Gems
Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.
Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.
Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 2v2.
Algari Diamond
Races
Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.
These races are most often chosen for their edge in 2v2 Arenas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this Affliction Warlock 2v2 guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Affliction Warlocks in 2v2, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.
How often is the information updated?
The data is refreshed every 12 hours.
Why is this called a guide?
It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.
Is this guide good for beginners?
Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.
Why is my character not listed in the top section?
Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.