RBG Affliction Warlock

Affliction Warlock
Season 2
50 characters
1865 - 2678

Discover the art of building a PvP Affliction Warlock designed to excel in RBG in World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.1.7. This guide provides you with a comprehensive blueprint to create a character that can hold its own in the fierce competition.

Updated , this guide distills the build of the top 50 Affliction Warlocks across the leaderboards in the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. The players' ratings range from 1865 to 2678, with Dean from Frostmourne (US) currently reigning as the top RBG Affliction Warlock.

The guide factors in each character's equipment type, specialization history, and connection frequency, ensuring you have the most accurate and current information at your disposal.

Top Affliction Warlocks

  1. 1
    Dean
    Frostmourne (US)
    420 ilvl
    2678
  2. 2
    Kill
    Barthilas (US)
    425 ilvl
    2445
  3. 3
    Sktfäker
    Sargeras (US)
    432 ilvl
    2440
  4. 4
    Taìnted
    Lightbringer (US)
    425 ilvl
    2406
  5. 5
    Pønyø
    Sargeras (US)
    434 ilvl
    2362

Stat Priority

Stats are fundamental in shaping character abilities and gameplay in World of Warcraft. Present in most equipment, enhancements, and consumables, these attributes can notably boost Affliction Warlocks prowess in RBG confrontations. The key stats to concentrate on are:

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

In addition, items occasionally offer minor stats. Although their occurrence is rare and random, Speed stands out as a desirable attribute that can augment Affliction Warlocks' effectiveness:

  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Comprehending these stats is key to optimizing your Affliction Warlock for RBG confrontations.

Main Stat Priority
+165
6% Critical Strike
+5268
31% Haste
+1216
37% Mastery
+5227
25% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Versatility
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stat Priority
+15
0% Avoidance
+63
0% Leech
+474
9% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft carries distinct traits, conferring potential advantages in gameplay. Currently, the top choice for Affliction Warlock in RBG is the mighty Human race.

In the current climate of cross-faction play, restrictions on race selection have significantly diminished, affording players the freedom to choose the race that offers the most potent racial abilities for their Affliction Warlock.

  1. Human
    22
  2. Orc
    10
  3. Void Elf
    5
  4. Undead
    5
  5. Night Elf
    4

Class Talents

Fel Domination
24
Demonic Circle
50
Burning Rush
17
Fel Pact
0
Demon Skin
50
Fel Armor
50
Fiendish Stride
14
Curses of Enfeeblement
50
Abyss Walker
21
Mortal Coil
48
Amplify Curse
38
Demonic Embrace
50
Demonic Inspiration
50
Wrathful Minion
50
Demonic Fortitude
41
Banish
0
Teachings of the Satyr
8
Accrued Vitality
38
Sweet Souls
20
Nightmare
16
Demonic Gateway
50
Lifeblood
1
Dark Pact
50
Strength of Will
45
Shadowfury
50
Frequent Donor
32
Socrethar's Guile
50
Sargerei Technique
22
Darkfury
7
Fel Synergy
10
Soul Link
50
Teachings of the Black Harvest
1
Resolute Barrier
4
Grimoire of Synergy
50
Profane Bargain
11
Soul Conduit
49
Demonic Resilience
1
Grim Feast
47
Inquisitor's Gaze
50
Soulburn
50

Specialization Talents

Malefic Rapture
50
Unstable Affliction
50
Seed of Corruption
3
Nightfall
49
Writhe in Agony
50
Sow the Seeds
2
Shadow Embrace
42
Dark Virtuosity
11
Kindled Malice
50
Agonizing Corruption
1
Drain Soul
48
Absolute Corruption
49
Phantom Singularity
46
Pandemic Invocation
5
Inevitable Demise
47
Soul Swap
48
Soul Flame
2
Grimoire of Sacrifice
49
Focused Malignancy
49
Withering Bolt
45
Sacrolash's Dark Strike
49
Creeping Death
50
Haunt
15
Summon Darkglare
50
Soul Rot
43
Xavius' Gambit
50
Tormented Crescendo
38
Seized Vitality
14
Malevolent Visionary
0
Wrath of Consumption
1
Soul-Eater's Gluttony
36
Dread Touch
46
Haunted Soul
14
Grand Warlock's Design
0
Dark Harvest
35

PvP Talents

Oblivion
9
Gateway Mastery
4
Rot and Decay
8
Nether Ward
2
Essence Drain
6
Rampant Afflictions
49
Rapid Contagion
46
Shadow Rift
4
Call Observer
10
Bonds of Fel
0
Impish Instincts
11
Soul Rip
1

Equipment

Equipment is the cornerstone of a character's strength in World of Warcraft. The most potent gear can often be found in the Great Vault, obtained through the rigors of Mythic+ dungeons, or won in the trials of Mythic raids. PvP vendors serve as the primary source for PvP equipment, while the Crafting Orders system provides another avenue for securing powerful gear.

The list that follows enumerates the top equipment items for each of a Affliction Warlock's equipment slots. These selections have been carefully curated to enhance your prowess in RBG.

Head

  1. set
    Grimhorns of the Sinister Savant
    48
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Silk Guise
    1
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover
    1

Neck

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Necklace
    30
  2. Torc of Passed Time
    17
  3. Elemental Lariat
    1
  4. Obsidian Aspirant's Pendant
    1
  5. Obsidian Gladiator's Amulet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    35
  2. set
    Amice of the Sinister Savant
    8
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Silk Amice
    4
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Shoulderspikes
    3

Back

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Drape
    41
  2. Undulating Sporecloak
    6
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Shawl
    2
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    1

Chest

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Silk Robe
    20
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments
    19
  3. set
    Cursed Robes of the Sinister Savant
    11

Wrist

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    47
  2. set
    Scalewarden's Cloth Bindings
    2
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps
    1

Hands

  1. set
    Grips of the Sinister Savant
    49
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Silk Cord
    25
  2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    19
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    6

Legs

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    29
  2. set
    Leggings of the Sinister Savant
    8
  3. Infurious Legwraps of Possibility
    6
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Slacks
    5
  5. set
    Scalewarden's Cloth Pants
    2

Feet

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    40
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Silk Treads
    6
  3. set
    Scalewarden's Cloth Slippers
    4

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight
    44
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    30
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Ring
    22
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Signet
    4

Trinkets

  1. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    50
  2. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion
    34
  3. set
    Obsidian Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    14
  4. set
    Obsidian Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    2

Main Hand

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Staff
    48
  2. Scalewarden's Dagger
    1
  3. Scalewarden's Spellblade
    1

Off Hand

  1. Scalewarden's Flame
    2

Embellished Items

Embellished items are masterfully crafted pieces of gear, imbued with specialized abilities, designed to dramatically enhance your character's prowess in World of Warcraft. These items can be obtained either by using an embellishment reagent or may come pre-equipped within an item's crafting recipe.

Although only two embellished items can be worn simultaneously, selecting the perfect pair can drastically boost a Affliction Warlock's potency in combat.

Here is a carefully curated selection of the best embellished items to elevate your Affliction Warlock's performance in RBG.

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    35
  2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    19
  3. Signet of Titanic Insight
    12
  4. Infurious Legwraps of Possibility
    6
  5. Undulating Sporecloak
    6

Enchantments

Enchantments are enhancements that significantly amplify the power of your equipment in World of Warcraft. Crafted using the Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing professions, or procured from the auction house, these upgrades provide a substantial boost to your character's abilities.

Enchantments can be applied to a wide array of items, including the Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand gear.

Highlighted below are the most effective enchantments for Affliction Warlocks in RBG, each carefully selected to greatly bolster your combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    42
  2. Regenerative Leech
    5
  3. +125 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    50

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    42
  2. +200 Leech
    4

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    35

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread
    46
  2. Frozen Spellthread
    1
  3. Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    34
  2. Watcher's Loam
    7
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste
    75
  2. +82 Mastery
    16
  3. +82 Versatility
    8

Main Hand

  1. Wafting Devotion
    37
  2. Sophic Devotion
    11
  3. Earthen Writ
    1

Gems

Gems are expertly crafted jewels that can enhance your equipment stats in World of Warcraft. Developed using the Jewelcrafting profession, these can also be procured from the auction house.

These precious stones can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings items that feature a Prismatic socket. Items can be imbued with a socket using an obtainable item that costs 6 Tokens of Merit from the Great Vault.

Additionally, a Neck item can be endowed with up to three sockets by using different qualities of the Tiered Medallion Setting , which can also be crafted via the Jewelcrafting profession or purchased from the auction house.

Highlighted below are the top-notch gem choices for Affliction Warlock in RBG, each one carefully selected to maximize your combat effectiveness.

  1. Energized Ysemerald
    187
  2. Keen Neltharite
    61
  3. Energized Malygite
    56
  4. Keen Ysemerald
    41
  5. Fierce Illimited Diamond
    15