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Affliction Warlock PvP Guide For RBG

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Affliction Warlock
Season 4
2 characters
1652 - 1715

Welcome to Murlok.io's Affliction Warlock PvP guide for RBG in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Affliction Warlocks from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Lilhellion (Kiljaeden US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 1715.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Affliction Warlocks

  1. 1
    Lilhellion's character icon
    Lilhellion
    Kiljaeden (US)
    464 ilvl
    1715
  2. 2
    Nirv's character icon
    Nirv
    Illidan (US)
    462 ilvl
    1652

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Affliction Warlock Secondary and Minor stats for RBG.

Secondary Stats
+205
6% Critical Strike
+5010
29% Haste
+2186
50% Mastery
+6054
29% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+225
2% Leech
+225
5% Speed
  1. Leech
  2. Speed
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Orc currently being the top race for Affliction Warlocks in RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Orc race icon
    Orc
    1
  2. Void Elf race icon
    Void Elf
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Warlock specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Warlock class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Warlock's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Fel Domination
1
Demonic Circle
2
Burning Rush
2
Fel Pact
0
Demon Skin
2
Fel Armor
2
Fiendish Stride
1
Curses of Enfeeblement
2
Abyss Walker
1
Howl of Terror
1
Amplify Curse
1
Demonic Embrace
1
Demonic Inspiration
2
Wrathful Minion
2
Demonic Fortitude
1
Banish
0
Teachings of the Satyr
0
Accrued Vitality
1
Sweet Souls
2
Nightmare
1
Demonic Gateway
2
Lifeblood
0
Dark Pact
2
Strength of Will
1
Shadowfury
2
Ichor of Devils
1
Socrethar's Guile
2
Sargerei Technique
1
Darkfury
0
Fel Synergy
2
Soul Link
2
Teachings of the Black Harvest
0
Resolute Barrier
0
Grimoire of Synergy
2
Profane Bargain
0
Soul Conduit
2
Demonic Resilience
0
Grim Feast
1
Inquisitor's Gaze
2
Soulburn
2

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Affliction Warlocks with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Malefic Rapture
2
Unstable Affliction
2
Seed of Corruption
1
Nightfall
2
Writhe in Agony
2
Sow the Seeds
1
Shadow Embrace
1
Dark Virtuosity
1
Kindled Malice
2
Agonizing Corruption
0
Drain Soul
2
Absolute Corruption
2
Phantom Singularity
2
Pandemic Invocation
0
Inevitable Demise
1
Soul Swap
2
Soul Flame
0
Grimoire of Sacrifice
2
Focused Malignancy
2
Withering Bolt
2
Sacrolash's Dark Strike
2
Creeping Death
2
Haunt
0
Summon Darkglare
1
Soul Rot
2
Xavius' Gambit
2
Tormented Crescendo
2
Seized Vitality
0
Malevolent Visionary
0
Wrath of Consumption
0
Soul-Eater's Gluttony
2
Dread Touch
2
Haunted Soul
0
Grand Warlock's Design
0
Dark Harvest
2

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Affliction Warlock's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Oblivion
1
Gateway Mastery
0
Rot and Decay
0
Nether Ward
0
Essence Drain
0
Rampant Afflictions
2
Jinx
1
Shadow Rift
2
Call Observer
0
Bonds of Fel
0
Impish Instincts
0
Soul Rip
0

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Affliction Warlocks in RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Grimhorns of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Grimhorns of the Sinister Savant
    2

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    1
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle
    2

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    1
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    1

Chest

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe
    2

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    2

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps
    2

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Belt
    1
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    2

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
    1
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    2
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    1
  3. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    1

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    2
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    2

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    1
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Sickle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Sickle
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Torch item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Torch
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Affliction Warlocks in RBG.

  1. Torc of Passed Time embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    2

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Affliction Warlocks in RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    2

Chest

  1. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    1
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    1
  2. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Crafting enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Crafting
    1

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    2

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    3
  2. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    1

Main Hand

  1. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    1
  2. Wafting Writ enchantment icon
    Wafting Writ
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Affliction Warlocks in RBG.

  1. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    3
  2. Quick Ysemerald gem icon
    Quick Ysemerald
    2
  3. Fierce Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Fierce Illimited Diamond
    1
  4. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    1