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Affliction Warlock 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

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

  1. Jâzggz's icon
    1
    Jâzggz
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 638 ilvl
    2420
  2. Eviladamchan's icon
    2
    Eviladamchan
    Tichondrius (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Soul Harvester | 635 ilvl
    2371
  3. Rudikiaz's icon
    3
    Rudikiaz
    Dun Modr (EU)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 639 ilvl
    2322
  4. Langneurnino's icon
    4
    Langneurnino
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 641 ilvl
    2316
  5. Shutkax's icon
    5
    Shutkax
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 627 ilvl
    2293

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

  • +1285
    7% Critical Strike
  • +16904
    26% Haste
  • +2270
    28% Mastery
  • +16548
    21% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +0
    0% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 3v3 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:

  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

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 3v3.

Head

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence
    41

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    32
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    6
  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
    2
  4. Prized Aspirant's Necklace icon
    Prized Aspirant's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants
    39
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads
    1
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    1

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    36
  2. Prized Aspirant's Cloak icon
    Prized Aspirant's Cloak
    2
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    1
  5. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    1

Chest

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown
    39
  2. Prized Aspirant's Silk Robe icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Robe
    2

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings
    36
  2. Prized Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    1

Hands

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp
    40
  2. Prized Aspirant's Silk Gloves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord
    13
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord
    12
  3. Consecrated Cord icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cord
    9
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash
    6
  5. Prized Aspirant's Silk Belt icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    12
  2. Prized Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    11
  3. Prized Warmonger's Pants icon
    Prized Warmonger's Pants
    9
  4. Consecrated Leggings icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Leggings
    6
  5. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights
    3

Feet

  1. Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers
    32
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads
    8
  3. Consecrated Slippers icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Slippers
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    77
  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    4
  3. Prized Aspirant's Ring icon
    Prized Aspirant's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    26
  2. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    20
  3. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    20
  4. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    11
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    5

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Staff
    38
  2. Algari Competitor's Staff icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Staff
    1
  3. Prized Aspirant's Staff icon
    Prized Aspirant's Staff
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer
    1

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit
    1

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 3v3.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    77
  2. Algari Competitor's Staff icon
    Ascendance
    1
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    1

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 3v3 builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    26
  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    6
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    5

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    40

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    33
  2. +850 Speed icon
    +850 Speed
    4
  3. +650 Speed icon
    +650 Speed
    2

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    38
  2. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    32
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    3
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    2

Ring 1

  1. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    29
  2. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    10
  3. +265 Versatility icon
    +265 Versatility
    1

Ring 2

  1. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    27
  2. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    11
  3. +265 Versatility icon
    +265 Versatility
    1

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    40
  2. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    1

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 3v3.

  1. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    185
  2. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    40
  3. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    24
  4. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    8
  5. Versatile Sapphire icon
    Versatile Sapphire
    5

Citrine Gems

Citrine Gems are a new type of gem socketed into the Cyrce’s Circlet : a powerful ring introduced in World of Warcraft’s The War Within 11.0.7 patch. These gems provide a versatile range of effects to enhance performance in battle.

Obtained through various activities on Siren Isle, Citrine Gems are a compelling choice for adventurers wielding the Cyrce’s Circlet. Here are the best Citrine Gems for Affliction Warlock in 3v3.

No Thunder Citrine data yet.
No Sea Citrine data yet.
No Wind Citrine data yet.

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 3v3 Arenas.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    18
  2. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    7
  3. Human icon
    Human
    7
  4. Orc icon
    Orc
    6
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    2

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 3v3 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Affliction Warlocks in 3v3, 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.