
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
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1WürgschmatzeDie Aldor (EU)Human | Hellcaller | 682 ilvl2887
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2DeanFrostmourne (US)Human | Hellcaller | 699 ilvl2852
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3ВжикмужикSoulflayer (EU)Dracthyr | Soul Harvester | 682 ilvl2806
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4BellatrìxxRavencrest (EU)Human | Hellcaller | 676 ilvl2775
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5ОкссиSoulflayer (EU)Dracthyr | Soul Harvester | 692 ilvl2731
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6WombatxMalganis (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 708 ilvl2703
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7MancikRavencrest (EU)Gnome | Soul Harvester | 709 ilvl2692
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8TøhuwabohuBlackmoore (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 693 ilvl2583
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9IggyyShattered Hand (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 674 ilvl2561
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10EerieLightnings Blade (US)Orc | Hellcaller | 677 ilvl2560
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11CryingfaceRagnaros (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 690 ilvl2552
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12KtemackoRagnaros (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 674 ilvl2535
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13ZhulfaqarStormscale (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 673 ilvl2525
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14EndmyagonyRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 698 ilvl2493
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15RexussVelen (US)Human | Soul Harvester | 690 ilvl2466
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16SmoMedivh (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 686 ilvl2457
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17DyenamikStormrage (US)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 679 ilvl2450
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18IfunkiedDefias Brotherhood (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 677 ilvl2450
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19DunkelheítOnyxia (EU)Undead | Soul Harvester | 707 ilvl2414
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20JeppelockTwisting Nether (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 675 ilvl2407
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21SirmicHyjal (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 682 ilvl2405
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22YulinealtaccArgent Dawn (EU)Dracthyr | Soul Harvester | 689 ilvl2362
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23KruxxqtIllidan (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 701 ilvl2351
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24AgathoulaBurning Legion (EU)Gnome | Hellcaller | 675 ilvl2348
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25KtemacoRagnaros (US)Human | Soul Harvester | 677 ilvl2344
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26OrbitalsBurning Blade (US)Undead | Soul Harvester | 672 ilvl2344
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27AsrothShattered Hand (EU)Human | Soul Harvester | 684 ilvl2342
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28BelabogMagtheridon (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 697 ilvl2337
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29CorkeýAzuremyst (US)Orc | Hellcaller | 686 ilvl2320
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30MastdixSylvanas (EU)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 678 ilvl2283
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31CanabolicStormscale (EU)Mag'har Orc | Hellcaller | 712 ilvl2270
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32BaseKiljaeden (US)Gnome | Soul Harvester | 677 ilvl2252
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33VillanousSargeras (US)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 688 ilvl2248
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34ДядяджоннGordunni (EU)Human | Soul Harvester | 711 ilvl2240
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35ElopsiyaArchimonde (EU)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 689 ilvl2239
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36KtemakRagnaros (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Soul Harvester | 674 ilvl2234
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37LockwkrokBurning Legion (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Soul Harvester | 682 ilvl2226
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38MordredhDraenor (EU)Dracthyr | Soul Harvester | 703 ilvl2218
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39LockxtarTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 689 ilvl2214
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40KehyllKaelthas (EU)Undead | Soul Harvester | 709 ilvl2211
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41GrevainSkullcrusher (US)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 706 ilvl2197
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42NimbinTaerar (EU)Human | Hellcaller | 680 ilvl2187
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43VieuxcalisZuljin (US)Orc | Soul Harvester | 678 ilvl2185
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44VsmnaRagnaros (EU)Blood Elf | Soul Harvester | 692 ilvl2185
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45DhotaBleeding Hollow (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 670 ilvl2167
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46NihilumbraUldum (EU)Orc | Soul Harvester | 680 ilvl2164
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47XorrinNorgannon (US)Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 706 ilvl2159
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48DrakedøgHyjal (EU)Dracthyr | Soul Harvester | 681 ilvl2157
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49DorksFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 685 ilvl2152
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50ZeariSargeras (US)Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 696 ilvl2147
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
- 9% Critical Strike +2588
- 29% Haste +19132
- 37% Mastery +4777
- 25% Versatility +19261
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Haste
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +268
- 0% Leech +368
- 7% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- 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.
- Most used talents, strongly recommended!
- Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
- 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
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
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.
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.
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
Fiber
Prismatic
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.
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.