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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. Langneurnino's icon
    1
    Langneurnino
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 645 ilvl
    3156
  2. Abendgold's icon
    2
    Abendgold
    Die Aldor (EU)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 638 ilvl
    2954
  3. Hepheisto's icon
    3
    Hepheisto
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 636 ilvl
    2932
  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

  • +1321
    7% Critical Strike
  • +16443
    25% Haste
  • +2903
    30% Mastery
  • +17141
    22% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +201
    0% Leech
  • +0
    8% 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
    46
  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
  4. Prized Aspirant's Silk Cover icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Cover
    1
  5. Studious Brilliance Expeditor icon
    Craft
    Studious Brilliance Expeditor
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    39
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    10
  3. Prized Aspirant's Necklace icon
    Prized Aspirant's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants
    47
  2. Prized Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Mantle
    1
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Amice icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Amice
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    1

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    25
  2. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    15
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    4
  4. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    4
  5. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    1

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
    3
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Robe icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Robe
    2

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    27
  2. Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings
    15
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers
    6
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands
    1
  5. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skinbands icon
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skinbands
    1

Hands

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp
    47
  2. Prized Aspirant's Silk Gloves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    2
  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
    38
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash
    9
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord
    3

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    31
  2. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights
    7
  3. Prized Warmonger's Pants icon
    Prized Warmonger's Pants
    6
  4. Prized Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    3
  5. Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers
    2

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads
    23
  2. Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers
    19
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads
    8

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    92
  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    7
  3. Prized Aspirant's Ring icon
    Prized Aspirant's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    48
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    45
  3. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    2
  4. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    2
  5. Algari Competitor's Medallion icon
    Set
    Algari Competitor's Medallion
    1

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Staff
    38
  2. Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer
    6
  3. Algari Competitor's Staff icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Staff
    2
  4. Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff
    2
  5. Algari Competitor's Sword icon
    Algari Competitor's Sword
    1

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Lamp
    4
  2. Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit
    2
  3. Prized Warmonger's Firebomb icon
    Prized Warmonger's Firebomb
    2

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
    90
  2. Algari Competitor's Lamp icon
    Ascendance
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    3
  4. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Captured Starlight
    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.

Head

  1. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    7
  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual
    6
  3. Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound
    2

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    40
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    7
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    49
  2. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    44
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    1
  3. +650 Speed icon
    +650 Speed
    1

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    48
  2. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    1
  3. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    38
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    8
  3. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    1

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    40
  2. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    39
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    10

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    46
  2. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    2
  3. Authority of the Depths icon
    Authority of the Depths
    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
    50

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    212
  2. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    51
  3. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    20
  4. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    19
  5. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    14

Tinker

  1. icon
    3
  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill
    2
  3. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector
    2
  4. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer
    1

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. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    14
  2. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    12
  3. Orc icon
    Orc
    11
  4. Human icon
    Human
    3
  5. Undead icon
    Undead
    2

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 8 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.