
Affliction Warlock 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Affliction Warlock PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.
Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Affliction Warlock DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.2 competitive 2v2.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top 2v2 Affliction Warlocks
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1VelvlolTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 671 ilvl2243
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2VuáoqoRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 671 ilvl2161
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3ChelliahwRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 669 ilvl2134
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4FearAuchindoun (EU)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 705 ilvl2124
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5UndercityNordrassil (US)Undead | Soul Harvester | 663 ilvl2117
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6CoolwalaTichondrius (US)Human | Soul Harvester | 677 ilvl2113
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7MicolDoomhammer (EU)Human | Soul Harvester | 669 ilvl2111
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8DestinyzZuljin (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 689 ilvl2101
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9VelvTwisting Nether (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 674 ilvl2101
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10NesqTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 674 ilvl2081
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11VillanousSargeras (US)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 682 ilvl2062
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12PromannMalganis (US)Orc | Hellcaller | 661 ilvl2054
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13ИнфинитфлэймHowling Fjord (EU)Undead | Soul Harvester | 677 ilvl2051
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14SemuretSanguino (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 667 ilvl2047
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15CooldanZuluhed (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 668 ilvl2041
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16NargøfOutland (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 674 ilvl2038
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17KisukèIllidan (US)Dracthyr | Soul Harvester | 699 ilvl2029
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18LightshawnIllidan (US)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 688 ilvl2022
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19ToreeRavencrest (EU)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 679 ilvl2018
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20DardcoardTichondrius (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 692 ilvl2017
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21CrucióTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 663 ilvl2006
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22BholeblasterTichondrius (US)Human | Soul Harvester | 663 ilvl2006
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23ExoldbossOutland (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 674 ilvl2006
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24NodoubtsBarthilas (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 696 ilvl2004
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25NahalmaeimTichondrius (US)Gnome | Soul Harvester | 669 ilvl2002
Stat Priority
Stats directly affect a Affliction Warlock's DPS 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
- 7% Critical Strike +1116
- 31% Haste +20324
- 29% Mastery +2385
- 25% Versatility +19793
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +49
- 0% Leech +138
- 8% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Affliction Warlocks.
- 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 for 2v2
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 Affliction Warlocks in 2v2 Arenas.
Head
Shoulders
Chest
Wrist
Waist
Legs
Feet
Trinkets
Main Hand
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 Affliction Warlocks.
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 Affliction Warlock gear in 2v2 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.
Main Hand
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 Affliction Warlocks in 2v2 Arenas.
Algari Diamond
Fiber
Most Played Races for Affliction Warlock 2v2
Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.
These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Affliction Warlock DPS players in The War Within Season 3.
Affliction Warlock Guide FAQ
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Affliction Warlocks in 2v2 Arenas 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 The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.
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 PvP.