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Affliction Warlock 3v3 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Affliction Warlock PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

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 12.0 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. Rudikiaz's icon
    1
    Rudikiaz
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 121 ilvl
    2731
  2. Netsurfa's icon
    2
    Netsurfa
    Twilights Hammer (EU)
    Dwarf | Soul Harvester | 121 ilvl
    2635
  3. Tabetai's icon
    3
    Tabetai
    Tichondrius (US)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 123 ilvl
    2624
  4. Hantalock's icon
    4
    Hantalock
    Tichondrius (US)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 123 ilvl
    2624
  5. Salouppio's icon
    5
    Salouppio
    Archimonde (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Soul Harvester | 121 ilvl
    2618

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

  • 10% Critical Strike +40
  • 32% Haste +350
  • 35% Mastery +48
  • 30% Versatility +438

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +2
  • 0% Leech +0
  • 22% 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. Inquisitor's Portal to Madness

    • Set
    • 30
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Hood

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Hood icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 19
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 28
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 35
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 33
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Raiment

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Vestments

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Vestments icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 32
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Wristwraps

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 35
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 32
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

Legs

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 28
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  3. Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness

    • Set
    • 2
    Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 58
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 35
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 34
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 33
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Lamp 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

    • 67
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads 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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 34
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 1
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 35
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 35
    +66 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 35
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 35
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Versatility

    • 51
    +21 Versatility icon

  2. +21 Haste

    • 11
    +21 Haste icon

  3. +4 Versatility

    • 4
    +4 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 22
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 10
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 1
    Stonebound Artistry 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

    • 35
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 27
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 217
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 21
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 16
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 4
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Versatile Onyx

    • 4
    Versatile Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 2

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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Void Elf

    • 13
    Void Elf icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 11
    Night Elf icon

  3. Highmountain Tauren

    • 4
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  4. Orc

    • 3
    Orc icon

  5. Undead

    • 2
    Undead 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 Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

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.