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Affliction Warlock Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Affliction Warlock PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Affliction Warlocks

  1. Johanan's icon
    1
    Johanan
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Soul Harvester | 141 ilvl
    3632
  2. Bwc's icon
    2
    Bwc
    Aegwynn (EU)
    Orc | Hellcaller | 122 ilvl
    3620
  3. Rutena's icon
    3
    Rutena
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Hellcaller | 165 ilvl
    3519
  4. Johanan's icon
    4
    Johanan
    Outland (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 131 ilvl
    3465
  5. Johanan's icon
    5
    Johanan
    Stormscale (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 133 ilvl
    3340

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

  • 11% Critical Strike +45
  • 32% Haste +340
  • 49% Mastery +110
  • 27% Versatility +391

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +3
  • 2% Leech +9
  • 19% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Inquisitor's Portal to Madness

    • Set
    • 31
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Mask

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Mask icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 31
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 32
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 37
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 36
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 25
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 37
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 29
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Cord

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cord icon

Legs

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 24
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  3. Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness

    • Set
    • 2
    Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • Craft
    • 19
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Silk Slippers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Slippers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 65
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 37
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 37
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 33
    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

    • 69
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Concealed Chaos Component

    • 1
    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 Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 1
    Incandescent Essence icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 24
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 6
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 2
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 36
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 31
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 3
    +43 Leech icon

  3. +35 Leech

    • 1
    +35 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 33
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 2
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 32
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Versatility

    • 40
    +21 Versatility icon

  2. +21 Haste

    • 16
    +21 Haste icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 9
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 23
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 7
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 7
    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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 34
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 1
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 23
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  5. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 126
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 33
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 32
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 27
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 26
    Masterful Sapphire icon

Tinker

  1. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

Most Played Races for Affliction Warlock Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Affliction Warlock DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Orc

    • 8
    Orc icon

  2. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  3. Dracthyr

    • 5
    Dracthyr icon

  4. Night Elf

    • 4
    Night Elf icon

  5. Undead

    • 4
    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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Affliction Warlocks in Blitz Battlegrounds 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.