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Affliction Warlock Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Affliction Warlock PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 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. Celende's icon
    1
    Celende
    Die Aldor (EU)
    Void Elf | Hellcaller | 686 ilvl
    2662
  2. Rutschriss's icon
    2
    Rutschriss
    Die Aldor (EU)
    Human | Hellcaller | 662 ilvl
    2635
  3. Voidiesel's icon
    3
    Voidiesel
    Malganis (US)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 698 ilvl
    2476
  4. Omgwtfbbq's icon
    4
    Omgwtfbbq
    Burning Blade (EU)
    Human | Soul Harvester | 680 ilvl
    2406
  5. Cryingface's icon
    5
    Cryingface
    Ragnaros (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 676 ilvl
    2361

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 +1188
  • 30% Haste +19592
  • 31% Mastery +3060
  • 25% Versatility +19394

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +138
  • 0% Leech +278
  • 7% 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. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover

    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover icon

  2. Inquisitor's Portal to Madness

    • Set
    • 7
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Mask

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Mask icon

  5. Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence

    • Set
    • 1
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 21
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle

    • 13
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon

  2. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 6
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Shawl

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Shawl icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  5. Void-Scarred Seer's Spines

    • 1
    Void-Scarred Seer's Spines icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 21
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 16
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 17
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 17
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Gloves

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Gloves icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Gloves

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Gloves icon

  4. Fathom Dredgers

    • 1
    Fathom Dredgers icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 17
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Belt

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Belt icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  4. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 1
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 16
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness

    • Set
    • 4
    Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

  4. Pioneer's Perfected Leggings

    • 1
    Pioneer's Perfected Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 17
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 42
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 21
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 20
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Staff

    • 16
    Astral Aspirant's Staff icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Wand

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Wand icon

  3. Luminous Lampspire

    • 1
    Luminous Lampspire icon

  4. Nathrian Ferula

    • 1
    Nathrian Ferula icon

  5. Scepter of Radiant Magics

    • 1
    Scepter of Radiant Magics icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Warmonger's Lantern

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Lantern icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Censer

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Censer 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

    • 43
    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 The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 16
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 2
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 2
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 19
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 15
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 2
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +850 Speed

    • 2
    +850 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Superior Haste

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Superior Haste icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 16
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 14
    Scout's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 23
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 10
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 5
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 12
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 22
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 9
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 59
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 11
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 10
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 9
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Emerald

    • 3
    Masterful Emerald icon

Tinker

  1. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Spark Burst

    • 1
    Spark Burst 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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Orc

    • 7
    Orc icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 3
    Void Elf icon

  3. Dracthyr

    • 3
    Dracthyr icon

  4. Night Elf

    • 3
    Night Elf 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 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 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.