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Affliction Warlock Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Affliction Warlock PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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 12.0 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 | Soul Harvester | 276 ilvl
    3611
  2. Kanrethad's icon
    2
    Kanrethad
    Stormscale (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 276 ilvl
    3540
  3. Saf's icon
    3
    Saf
    The Maelstrom (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 278 ilvl
    3522
  4. 항암's icon
    4
    항암
    Azshara (KR)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 276 ilvl
    3515
  5. Zarkaughn's icon
    5
    Zarkaughn
    Area 52 (US)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 275 ilvl
    3512

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

  • 25% Critical Strike +809
  • 22% Haste +857
  • 53% Mastery +434
  • 2% Versatility +110

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +108
  • 3% Leech +70
  • 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. Abyssal Immolator's Smoldering Flames

    • Set
    • 45
    Abyssal Immolator's Smoldering Flames icon

  2. Brambledawn Halo

    • 2
    Brambledawn Halo icon

  3. Martyr's Crown

    • Craft
    • 1
    Martyr's Crown icon

  4. Organized Pontificator's Mask

    • 1
    Organized Pontificator's Mask icon

  5. Silvermoon Sunspire

    • 1
    Silvermoon Sunspire icon

Neck

  1. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 26
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  2. Eternal Voidsong Chain

    • 7
    Eternal Voidsong Chain icon

  3. Amani Heartstring Pendant

    • 4
    Amani Heartstring Pendant icon

  4. Pendant of Aching Grief

    • 3
    Pendant of Aching Grief icon

  5. Necklace of Fetishes

    • 2
    Necklace of Fetishes icon

Shoulders

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Fury

    • Set
    • 23
    Abyssal Immolator's Fury icon

  2. Mantle of Dark Devotion

    • 8
    Mantle of Dark Devotion icon

  3. Nysarra's Mantle

    • 8
    Nysarra's Mantle icon

  4. Viceroy's Umbral Mantle

    • Set
    • 4
    Viceroy's Umbral Mantle icon

  5. Echoing Void Mantle

    • 3
    Echoing Void Mantle icon

Back

  1. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 22
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 8
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  3. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 7
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

  4. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 4
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

  5. Fluxweave Cloak

    • 3
    Fluxweave Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe

    • Set
    • 44
    Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe icon

  2. Palebone Robes

    • 3
    Palebone Robes icon

  3. Wraps of Umbral Descent

    • 2
    Wraps of Umbral Descent icon

  4. Voidbender Robe

    • Set
    • 1
    Voidbender Robe icon

Wrist

  1. Martyr's Bindings

    • Craft
    • 28
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  2. Abyssal Immolator's Shackles

    • 7
    Abyssal Immolator's Shackles icon

  3. Wristguards of Subterranean Moss

    • 7
    Wristguards of Subterranean Moss icon

  4. Entropic Wristwraps

    • 3
    Entropic Wristwraps icon

  5. Wraps of Watchful Wrath

    • 2
    Wraps of Watchful Wrath icon

Hands

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Grasps

    • Set
    • 49
    Abyssal Immolator's Grasps icon

  2. Vilehex Bonds

    • 1
    Vilehex Bonds icon

Waist

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Blazing Core

    • 11
    Abyssal Immolator's Blazing Core icon

  2. Endless March Waistwrap

    • 10
    Endless March Waistwrap icon

  3. Clasp of Compliance

    • 6
    Clasp of Compliance icon

  4. Martyr's Waistwrap

    • 6
    Martyr's Waistwrap icon

  5. Braid of Salt and Fire

    • 5
    Braid of Salt and Fire icon

Legs

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Pillars

    • Set
    • 49
    Abyssal Immolator's Pillars icon

  2. Sprawling Rootstockings

    • 1
    Sprawling Rootstockings icon

Feet

  1. Ice-Steeped Sandals

    • 18
    Ice-Steeped Sandals icon

  2. Abyssal Immolator's Ashwalkers

    • 11
    Abyssal Immolator's Ashwalkers icon

  3. Dream-Scorched Striders

    • 7
    Dream-Scorched Striders icon

  4. Lightbinder Treads

    • 4
    Lightbinder Treads icon

  5. Nightprey Stalkers

    • 4
    Nightprey Stalkers icon

Rings

  1. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 35
    Occlusion of Void icon

  2. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 30
    Omission of Light icon

  3. Purloined Wedding Ring

    • 14
    Purloined Wedding Ring icon

  4. Bifurcation Band

    • 7
    Bifurcation Band icon

  5. Band of the Triumvirate

    • Set
    • 4
    Band of the Triumvirate icon

Trinkets

  1. Emberwing Feather

    • 42
    Emberwing Feather icon

  2. Heart of Wind

    • 20
    Heart of Wind icon

  3. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 16
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  4. Crucible of Erratic Energies

    • 10
    Crucible of Erratic Energies icon

  5. Locus-Walker's Ribbon

    • 5
    Locus-Walker's Ribbon icon

Main Hand

  1. Aln'hara Cane

    • Craft
    • 35
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  2. Spire of the Furious Construct

    • 3
    Spire of the Furious Construct icon

  3. Ceremonial Hexblade

    • 2
    Ceremonial Hexblade icon

  4. Magister's Mana Sword

    • 2
    Magister's Mana Sword icon

  5. Skybreaker's Blade

    • 2
    Skybreaker's Blade icon

Off Hand

  1. Grimoire of the Eternal Light

    • 3
    Grimoire of the Eternal Light icon

  2. Aln'hara Lantern

    • Craft
    • 2
    Aln'hara Lantern icon

  3. Rukhran's Solar Reliquary

    • 2
    Rukhran's Solar Reliquary icon

  4. Elderbloom Lantern

    • 1
    Elderbloom Lantern icon

  5. Sigil of the Restless Heart

    • 1
    Sigil of the Restless Heart 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 50
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  2. Hunt

    • 34
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  3. Sunfire Silk Lining

    • 5
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  4. Devouring Banding

    • 2
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  5. Signet Of Azerothian Blessings

    • 2
    Signet of Azerothian Blessings 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 Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 20
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance

    • 8
    Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 15
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 8
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery

    • 6
    Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 48
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 47
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 1
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  3. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 1
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 29
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 6
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 6
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 34
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 20
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 20
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 37
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 9
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 38
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 6
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 3
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  4. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 39
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  2. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 28
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 8
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  4. Flawless Versatile Garnet

    • 8
    Flawless Versatile Garnet icon

  5. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 6
    Flawless Deadly Peridot 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 Midnight Season 1.

  1. Night Elf

    • 11
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 9
    Orc icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 7
    Dwarf icon

  4. Human

    • 4
    Human icon

  5. Void Elf

    • 4
    Void Elf 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 Midnight Season 1 and Patch 12.0.

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.