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Affliction Warlock 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Affliction Warlock PvP guide for 3v3 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 3v3.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 3v3 Affliction Warlocks

  1. Langneur's icon
    1
    Langneur
    Archimonde (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 697 ilvl
    2350
  2. Diirtydogg's icon
    2
    Diirtydogg
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 666 ilvl
    2322
  3. Hagazussâ's icon
    3
    Hagazussâ
    Tichondrius (US)
    Draenei | Soul Harvester | 663 ilvl
    2228
  4. Keñziereeves's icon
    4
    Keñziereeves
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 691 ilvl
    2203
  5. Rudikiaz's icon
    5
    Rudikiaz
    Dun Modr (EU)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 658 ilvl
    2184

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

  • 5% Critical Strike +284
  • 30% Haste +19944
  • 30% Mastery +2801
  • 25% Versatility +19132

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +80
  • 0% Leech +43
  • 6% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Affliction Warlocks.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for 3v3

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 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover

    • 18
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover icon

  2. Inquisitor's Portal to Madness

    • Set
    • 4
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  3. Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence

    • Set
    • 1
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 23
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle

    • 21
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon

  2. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 2
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 23
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 22
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 18
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 23
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 20
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 22
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Consecrated Leggings

    • 1
    Consecrated Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 21
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 46
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 23
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 21
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Staff

    • 20
    Astral Aspirant's Staff icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Wand

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Wand icon

  4. Scepter of Radiant Magics

    • 1
    Scepter of Radiant Magics icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Warmonger's Lantern

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Lantern icon

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.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 44
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

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 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 1
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 18
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 19
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

  3. Waking Stats

    • 1
    Waking Stats icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 14
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +500 Speed

    • 1
    +500 Speed icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 17
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 15
    Scout's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 35
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 7
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 2
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 14
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of Storms

    • 1
    Authority of Storms icon

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 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 23
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 9
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 4
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  5. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 64
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 5
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 4
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 1
    Versatile Onyx icon

Most Played Races for Affliction Warlock 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Affliction Warlock DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 8
    Night Elf icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 6
    Void Elf icon

  3. Orc

    • 3
    Orc icon

  4. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  5. Draenei

    • 1
    Draenei icon

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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Affliction Warlocks in 3v3 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.