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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. Hagazussâ's icon
    1
    Hagazussâ
    Tichondrius (US)
    Draenei | Soul Harvester | 674 ilvl
    2303
  2. Rudikiaz's icon
    2
    Rudikiaz
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 671 ilvl
    2290
  3. Jázggzfâkérx's icon
    3
    Jázggzfâkérx
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 677 ilvl
    2283
  4. Keñziereeves's icon
    4
    Keñziereeves
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 704 ilvl
    2282
  5. Rudikiaz's icon
    5
    Rudikiaz
    Sanguino (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 665 ilvl
    2280

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 +1542
  • 30% Haste +19802
  • 31% Mastery +3036
  • 25% Versatility +19711

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +30
  • 0% Leech +89
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  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
    • 22
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Mask

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Mask icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 32
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 16
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  3. Consecrated Mantle

    • 3
    Consecrated Mantle icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 33
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 32
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Raiment

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 31
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 33
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 16
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  3. Consecrated Cord

    • 4
    Consecrated Cord icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

  4. Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness

    • Set
    • 5
    Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness icon

  5. Consecrated Leggings

    • 2
    Consecrated Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 29
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

  4. Consecrated Slippers

    • 1
    Consecrated Slippers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 65
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 26
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 24
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 29
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff 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

    • 66
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 29
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 29
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Waking Stats

    • 1
    Waking Stats icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 25
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 28
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 27
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 2
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 47
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 7
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 4
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 32
    Authority of Radiant Power 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

    • 32
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 1
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 21
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 7
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 3
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 110
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 15
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Versatile Onyx

    • 15
    Versatile Onyx icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 8
    Quick Onyx icon

    • 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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 11
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 9
    Orc icon

  3. Void Elf

    • 6
    Void Elf icon

  4. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  5. Dracthyr

    • 2
    Dracthyr 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.