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Affliction Warlock Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Affliction Warlock PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

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 M+.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top Mythic+ Affliction Warlocks

  1. Pigson's icon
    1
    Pigson
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Hellcaller | 686 ilvl
    3822
  2. Jtp's icon
    2
    Jtp
    Area 52 (US)
    Dwarf | Hellcaller | 686 ilvl
    3809
  3. Zarkaughn's icon
    3
    Zarkaughn
    Area 52 (US)
    Orc | Hellcaller | 685 ilvl
    3654
  4. Hawky's icon
    4
    Hawky
    Area 52 (US)
    Orc | Hellcaller | 687 ilvl
    3642
  5. Jeffstone's icon
    5
    Jeffstone
    Zuljin (US)
    Night Elf | Hellcaller | 686 ilvl
    3588

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

  • 20% Critical Strike +10671
  • 25% Haste +16440
  • 81% Mastery +17195
  • 2% Versatility +1278

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +1515
  • 0% Leech +327
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence

    • Set
    • 17
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon

  2. Wasteland Devotee's Wrappings

    • 1
    Wasteland Devotee's Wrappings icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 8
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Semi-Charmed Amulet

    • 5
    Semi-Charmed Amulet icon

  3. Strapped Rescue-Keg

    • 5
    Strapped Rescue-Keg icon

Shoulders

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants

    • Set
    • 17
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants icon

  2. Consecrated Mantle

    • 1
    Consecrated Mantle icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 14
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Candlebearer's Shroud

    • 1
    Candlebearer's Shroud icon

  3. Chef Chewie's Towel

    • 1
    Chef Chewie's Towel icon

  4. Cloak of Questionable Intent

    • 1
    Cloak of Questionable Intent icon

  5. Undercircuit Racing Flag

    • 1
    Undercircuit Racing Flag icon

Chest

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown

    • Set
    • 18
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown icon

Wrist

  1. Consecrated Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 15
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  2. Gleamwax Shackles

    • 1
    Gleamwax Shackles icon

  3. Rixxa's Sweat-Wicking Cuffs

    • 1
    Rixxa's Sweat-Wicking Cuffs icon

  4. Underparty Admission Bracelet

    • 1
    Underparty Admission Bracelet icon

Hands

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp

    • Set
    • 6
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp icon

  2. Consecrated Gloves

    • Craft
    • 5
    Consecrated Gloves icon

  3. King's Malicious Clutches

    • 3
    King's Malicious Clutches icon

  4. Golden Handshakers

    • 1
    Golden Handshakers icon

  5. Mine Rat's Handwarmers

    • 1
    Mine Rat's Handwarmers icon

Waist

  1. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 16
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  2. Consecrated Cord

    • 1
    Consecrated Cord icon

  3. Tune-Up Toolbelt

    • 1
    Tune-Up Toolbelt icon

Legs

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights

    • Set
    • 18
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights icon

Feet

  1. Deranged Alchemist's Slippers

    • 4
    Deranged Alchemist's Slippers icon

  2. Consecrated Slippers

    • Craft
    • 3
    Consecrated Slippers icon

  3. Hotstep Heel-Turners

    • 3
    Hotstep Heel-Turners icon

  4. Cloudstrider Soles

    • 2
    Cloudstrider Soles icon

  5. Hyperthread Boots

    • 2
    Hyperthread Boots icon

Rings

  1. The Jastor Diamond

    • 15
    The Jastor Diamond icon

  2. Footbomb Championship Ring

    • 4
    Footbomb Championship Ring icon

  3. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • Craft
    • 4
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. 85-Year Tenure Ring

    • 2
    85-Year Tenure Ring icon

  5. Hoop of the Blighted

    • 2
    Hoop of the Blighted icon

Trinkets

  1. Mug's Moxie Jug

    • 15
    Mug's Moxie Jug icon

  2. House of Cards

    • 11
    House of Cards icon

  3. Signet of the Priory

    • 6
    Signet of the Priory icon

  4. Azhiccaran Parapodia

    • 1
    Azhiccaran Parapodia icon

  5. Carved Blazikon Wax

    • 1
    Carved Blazikon Wax icon

Main Hand

  1. Stix's Metal Detector

    • 4
    Stix's Metal Detector icon

  2. Blastfurious Machete

    • 3
    Blastfurious Machete icon

  3. Charged Hexsword

    • Craft
    • 3
    Charged Hexsword icon

  4. Scalding Queenmaker's Shiv

    • 3
    Scalding Queenmaker's Shiv icon

  5. Unceremonious Bloodletter

    • 2
    Unceremonious Bloodletter icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 13
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Superfan's Beater-Buzzer

    • 3
    Superfan's Beater-Buzzer 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. Ascendance

    • 15
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 15
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  3. Dawnthread Lining

    • 2
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  4. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  5. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 1
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 14
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 1
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 8
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 18
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1090 Avoidance

    • 15
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 2
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 18
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 15
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 3
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Critical Strike

    • 18
    +315 Critical Strike icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 9
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 7
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 10
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of the Depths

    • 4
    Authority of the Depths icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 4
    Stonebound Artistry 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 17
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 4
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  2. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Precise Fiber

    • 2
    Precise Fiber icon

  5. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Emerald

    • 26
    Masterful Emerald icon

  2. Masterful Ruby

    • 24
    Masterful Ruby icon

  3. Quick Ruby

    • 16
    Quick Ruby icon

  4. Deadly Emerald

    • 15
    Deadly Emerald icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 13
    Quick Onyx 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. Static Charge

    • 10
    Static Charge icon

  2. Electric Current

    • 4
    Electric Current icon

  3. Charged Bolts

    • 2
    Charged Bolts icon

Most Played Races for Affliction Warlock M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Affliction Warlock DPS players in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Orc

    • 5
    Orc icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 3
    Void Elf icon

  3. Night Elf

    • 2
    Night Elf icon

  4. Dwarf

    • 2
    Dwarf icon

  5. Gnome

    • 1
    Gnome 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 2 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 PvE.