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Soul Harvester Affliction Warlock Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

  • Warlock class icon Affliction Warlock specialization icon
    Affliction Warlock
  • Soul Harvester icon Soul Harvester
  • Based on 50 Characters
  • The War Within Season 2
  • From 2494 to 3298 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Soul Harvester Affliction Warlock PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Soul Harvester 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 Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Soul Harvester Affliction Warlocks

  1. Ûfø's icon
    1
    Ûfø
    Neptulon (EU)
    Human | Soul Harvester | 675 ilvl
    3298
  2. Johanan's icon
    2
    Johanan
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Soul Harvester | 663 ilvl
    3254
  3. Alighierii's icon
    3
    Alighierii
    Draenor (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 674 ilvl
    3244
  4. Фелгард's icon
    4
    Фелгард
    Soulflayer (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 663 ilvl
    3219
  5. Xbxlxz's icon
    5
    Xbxlxz
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 644 ilvl
    3216

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

  • 7% Critical Strike +1342
  • 26% Haste +16891
  • 30% Mastery +2791
  • 22% Versatility +17505

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +21
  • 0% Leech +338
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Soul Harvester 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence

    • Set
    • 50
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 33
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 17
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants

    • Set
    • 49
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 27
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  2. Reshii Wraps

    • 11
    Reshii Wraps icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Cloak

    • 6
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown

    • Set
    • 47
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon

  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Robe

    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Robe icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 34
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Bindings

    • 11
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  4. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skinbands

    • 2
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skinbands icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp

    • Set
    • 49
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp icon

  2. Fathom Dredgers

    • 1
    Fathom Dredgers icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 43
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 2
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 36
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights

    • Set
    • 5
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  5. Prized Warmonger's Pants

    • 3
    Prized Warmonger's Pants icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 32
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Slippers

    • 10
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 8
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 91
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 9
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 48
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Medallion icon

  5. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff

    • 39
    Prized Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Pincer

    • 8
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Staff

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • Craft
    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Conduit

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit 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. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 90
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 19
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 16
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  3. Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage

    • 3
    Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 31
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 8
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 49
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 44
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 3
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Superior Haste

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Superior Haste icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 47
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 1
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Sunset Spellthread

    • 1
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 40
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

  3. Cavalry's March

    • 2
    Cavalry's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 49
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 38
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 7
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 42
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 3
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 2
    Authority of the Depths 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 50
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 6
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  2. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 220
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 65
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 27
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 17
    Versatile Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 15
    Masterful Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 2

Most Played Races for Affliction Warlock Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

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

  1. Night Elf

    • 15
    Night Elf icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 11
    Void Elf icon

  3. Orc

    • 9
    Orc icon

  4. Undead

    • 5
    Undead icon

  5. Human

    • 4
    Human icon

Soul Harvester 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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Soul Harvester Affliction Warlocks in Blitz Battlegrounds 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 PvP.