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

  • Warlock class icon Affliction Warlock specialization icon
    Affliction Warlock
  • Soul Harvester icon Soul Harvester
  • Based on 6 Characters
  • The War Within Season 2
  • From 3408 to 3711 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Soul Harvester 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 Soul Harvester Affliction Warlocks across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.1.7 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Soul Harvester Affliction Warlocks

  1. Azralonian's icon
    1
    Azralonian
    Illidan (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Soul Harvester | 684 ilvl
    3711
  2. Mezaka's icon
    2
    Mezaka
    Ysondre (EU)
    Dracthyr | Soul Harvester | 683 ilvl
    3595
  3. Snoret's icon
    3
    Snoret
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Dracthyr | Soul Harvester | 684 ilvl
    3547
  4. Tehxcorp's icon
    4
    Tehxcorp
    Outland (EU)
    Human | Soul Harvester | 682 ilvl
    3422
  5. Rutena's icon
    5
    Rutena
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Soul Harvester | 682 ilvl
    3419

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect your combat 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

  • 24% Critical Strike +13553
  • 24% Haste +15880
  • 75% Mastery +15140
  • 3% Versatility +2336

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 2% Avoidance +1177
  • 1% Leech +1368
  • 2% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  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 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 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
    • 6
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 4
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Semi-Charmed Amulet

    • 1
    Semi-Charmed Amulet icon

  3. Strapped Rescue-Keg

    • 1
    Strapped Rescue-Keg icon

Shoulders

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants

    • Set
    • 6
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants icon

Back

  1. Consecrated Cloak

    • Craft
    • 4
    Consecrated Cloak icon

  2. Chef Chewie's Towel

    • 1
    Chef Chewie's Towel icon

  3. Electrician's Siphoning Filter

    • 1
    Electrician's Siphoning Filter icon

Chest

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown

    • Set
    • 5
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown icon

  2. Bottom-Dollar Blouse

    • 1
    Bottom-Dollar Blouse icon

Wrist

  1. Consecrated Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 3
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  2. Underparty Admission Bracelet

    • 2
    Underparty Admission Bracelet icon

  3. Gleamwax Shackles

    • 1
    Gleamwax Shackles icon

Hands

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp

    • Set
    • 4
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp icon

  2. Consecrated Gloves

    • Craft
    • 2
    Consecrated Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 5
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  2. Consecrated Cord

    • Craft
    • 1
    Consecrated Cord icon

Legs

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights

    • Set
    • 5
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights icon

  2. Pit Doctor's Petticoat

    • 1
    Pit Doctor's Petticoat icon

Feet

  1. Cloudstrider Soles

    • 2
    Cloudstrider Soles icon

  2. Spliced Fiendtrader's Soles

    • 2
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Soles icon

  3. Deranged Alchemist's Slippers

    • 1
    Deranged Alchemist's Slippers icon

  4. Hyperthread Boots

    • 1
    Hyperthread Boots icon

Rings

  1. The Jastor Diamond

    • 5
    The Jastor Diamond icon

  2. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 4
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Bloodoath Signet

    • 1
    Bloodoath Signet icon

  4. Faded Championship Ring

    • 1
    Faded Championship Ring icon

  5. Fleshfused Circle

    • 1
    Fleshfused Circle icon

Trinkets

  1. Mug's Moxie Jug

    • 6
    Mug's Moxie Jug icon

  2. Signet of the Priory

    • 3
    Signet of the Priory icon

  3. House of Cards

    • 2
    House of Cards icon

  4. Entropic Skardyn Core

    • 1
    Entropic Skardyn Core icon

Main Hand

  1. Blastfurious Machete

    • 4
    Blastfurious Machete icon

  2. Charged Hexsword

    • Craft
    • 1
    Charged Hexsword icon

  3. Neural Synapse Enhancer

    • 1
    Neural Synapse Enhancer icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 2
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Arcane Scuttle

    • 1
    Arcane Scuttle icon

  3. Superfan's Beater-Buzzer

    • 1
    Superfan's Beater-Buzzer icon

  4. Vessel of the Beverage

    • 1
    Vessel of the Beverage 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. Dawnthread Lining

    • 4
    Consecrated Cloak icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 3
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 3
    Consecrated Cloak icon

  4. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Consecrated Cuffs 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

    • 4
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 1
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  3. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 1
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 4
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 2
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 6
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1090 Avoidance

    • 4
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 2
    +2040 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 6
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 5
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 3
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. Cursed Haste

    • 2
    Cursed Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 3
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 2
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 1
    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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 3
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 3
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Prismatic

  1. Deadly Emerald

    • 13
    Deadly Emerald icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 12
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Emerald

    • 6
    Masterful Emerald icon

  4. Masterful Ruby

    • 4
    Masterful Ruby icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 4
    Masterful Sapphire 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

    • 3
    Static Charge icon

  2. Charged Bolts

    • 1
    Charged Bolts icon

  3. Electric Current

    • 1
    Electric Current 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 Warlocks in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Dracthyr

    • 2
    Dracthyr icon

  2. Human

    • 2
    Human icon

  3. Troll

    • 1
    Troll icon

  4. Mag'har Orc

    • 1
    Mag'har Orc 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Soul Harvester 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 11.1.7.

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.