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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. Dean's icon
    1
    Dean
    Demon Soul (US)
    Orc | Hellcaller | 680 ilvl
    3275
  2. Rutena's icon
    2
    Rutena
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Hellcaller | 721 ilvl
    3154
  3. Lionpride's icon
    3
    Lionpride
    Tichondrius (US)
    Human | Hellcaller | 676 ilvl
    3130
  4. Golfbal's icon
    4
    Golfbal
    Tichondrius (US)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 683 ilvl
    3112
  5. Vexlock's icon
    5
    Vexlock
    Rexxar (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 693 ilvl
    3085

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 +2594
  • 26% Haste +17162
  • 43% Mastery +6315
  • 25% Versatility +19840

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +29
  • 0% Leech +296
  • 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. Inquisitor's Portal to Madness

    • Set
    • 42
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 38
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 44
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 47
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Drape icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Shawl

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Shawl icon

  4. Inquisitor's All-Seeing Madness

    • 1
    Inquisitor's All-Seeing Madness icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 50
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 32
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  5. Inquisitor's Bracelets of Madness

    • 1
    Inquisitor's Bracelets of Madness icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 50
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 43
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Inquisitor's Tome of Madness

    • 1
    Inquisitor's Tome of Madness icon

Legs

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 27
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  3. Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness

    • Set
    • 8
    Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

  5. Consecrated Leggings

    • 1
    Consecrated Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 23
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 19
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  4. Inquisitor's Treads of Madness

    • 2
    Inquisitor's Treads of Madness icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 88
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Band

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 44
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 36
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Censer

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator'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

    • 94
    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

    • 38
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 8
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 48
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 42
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 3
    +2040 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 45
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Frozen Spellthread

    • 1
    Frozen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 39
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 7
    Defender's March icon

  3. Cavalry's March

    • 1
    Cavalry's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 42
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 29
    +315 Haste icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 16
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 28
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 16
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 5
    Oathsworn's Tenacity 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

    • 48
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 23
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 14
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 130
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 54
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 52
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Emerald

    • 48
    Versatile Emerald icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 40
    Masterful Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 11

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

    • 12
    Orc icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 8
    Night Elf icon

  3. Void Elf

    • 8
    Void Elf icon

  4. Human

    • 7
    Human icon

  5. Undead

    • 5
    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.