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Affliction Warlock Blitz PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Affliction Warlock PvP build guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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. Satanxoxo's icon
    1
    Satanxoxo
    Archimonde (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 662 ilvl
    3114
  2. Langneurnino's icon
    2
    Langneurnino
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 645 ilvl
    3027
  3. Bwç's icon
    3
    Bwç
    Aegwynn (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 629 ilvl
    3015
  4. Genevievi's icon
    4
    Genevievi
    Die Aldor (EU)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 638 ilvl
    2923
  5. Slãyx's icon
    5
    Slãyx
    Ysondre (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 635 ilvl
    2918

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

  • +1352
    7% Critical Strike
  • +16870
    26% Haste
  • +2584
    29% Mastery
  • +16771
    22% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +11
    0% Avoidance
  • +353
    0% Leech
  • +0
    7% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz.

Head

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence
    48
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Goggles icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Goggles
    1
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    40
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    7
  3. Prized Aspirant's Necklace icon
    Prized Aspirant's Necklace
    3

Shoulders

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants
    49
  2. Prized Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Mantle
    1

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    31
  2. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    8
  3. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    4
  4. Prized Aspirant's Cloak icon
    Prized Aspirant's Cloak
    2
  5. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    2

Chest

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown
    45
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment
    4
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Robe icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Robe
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings
    29
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    16
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers
    1
  5. Prized Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    1

Hands

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp
    46
  2. Prized Aspirant's Silk Gloves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord
    31
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash
    11
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord
    5
  4. Consecrated Cord icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cord
    2
  5. Prized Warmonger's Cord icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cord
    1

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    22
  2. Prized Warmonger's Pants icon
    Prized Warmonger's Pants
    15
  3. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights
    6
  4. Prized Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    4
  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers
    31
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads
    13
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads
    5
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Slippers icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Slippers
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    93
  2. Prized Aspirant's Ring icon
    Prized Aspirant's Ring
    4
  3. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    2
  4. Prized Aspirant's Signet icon
    Prized Aspirant's Signet
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    42
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    38
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    11
  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    4
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    3

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Staff
    40
  2. Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff
    4
  3. Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer
    4
  4. Algari Competitor's Skewer icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Skewer
    1
  5. Prized Gladiator's Skewer icon
    Prized Gladiator's Skewer
    1

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp icon
    Algari Competitor's Lamp
    3
  2. Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit
    2
  3. Prized Warmonger's Firebomb icon
    Prized Warmonger's Firebomb
    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 Blitz.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    89
  2. Algari Competitor's Lamp icon
    Ascendance
    1
  3. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Captured Starlight
    1
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Duskthread Lining
    1
  5. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Prismatic Null Stone
    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 Blitz builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    30
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    8
  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    3

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    46
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    1
  3. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    39
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    2
  3. +1325 Leech icon
    +1325 Leech
    1

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    45
  2. Frozen Spellthread icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    2
  3. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    34
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    11
  3. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    1

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    43
  2. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    40
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    8

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    45
  2. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    3
  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity icon
    Oathsworn's Tenacity
    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 Blitz.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    47
  2. Determined Bloodstone icon
    Determined Bloodstone
    1

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    223
  2. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    58
  3. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    31
  4. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    11
  5. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    5

Tinker

  1. icon
    2

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

  1. Orc icon
    Orc
    15
  2. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    12
  3. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    9
  4. Gnome icon
    Gnome
    4
  5. Human icon
    Human
    3

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 Blitz guide created?

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