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Soul Harvester Affliction Warlock RBG PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Soul Harvester Affliction Warlock PvP build guide for Rated Battlegrounds in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Soul Harvester Affliction Warlocks across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.

Top Soul Harvester Affliction Warlocks

  1. Ñâmmîmäññï's icon
    1
    Ñâmmîmäññï
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Kul Tiran | Soul Harvester | 635 ilvl
    2418
  2. Lùkú's icon
    2
    Lùkú
    Wyrmrest Accord (US)
    Dracthyr | Soul Harvester | 665 ilvl
    2149
  3. Luku's icon
    3
    Luku
    Kiljaeden (US)
    Undead | Soul Harvester | 637 ilvl
    2072
  4. Zalupusel's icon
    4
    Zalupusel
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 640 ilvl
    2057
  5. Qùíck's icon
    5
    Qùíck
    Destromath (US)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 632 ilvl
    2055

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +1443
    7% Critical Strike
  • +16667
    25% Haste
  • +3911
    34% Mastery
  • +15911
    20% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +37
    0% Avoidance
  • +824
    1% Leech
  • +0
    6% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Rated Battlegrounds. This section highlights the most popular Soul Harvester Affliction Warlock class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  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

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for RBG.

Head

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence
    18

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    16
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    2

Shoulders

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants
    18

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    8
  2. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    6
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    2
  4. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    1
  5. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    1

Chest

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown
    17
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    8
  2. Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings
    7
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands
    3

Hands

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp
    13
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves
    2
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    2
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord
    10
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash
    8

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    9
  2. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights
    4
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers
    3
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings
    1
  5. Razorchoke Slacks icon
    Razorchoke Slacks
    1

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads
    7
  2. Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers
    6
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads
    5

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    32
  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    3
  3. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    17
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    16
  3. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    2
  4. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    1

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Staff
    17
  2. Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Affliction Warlock builds for RBG.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    27
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Duskthread Lining
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 RBG builds.

Head

  1. Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound
    3
  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound
    2
  3. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual
    2

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    8
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    6
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    15
  2. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    2

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    12
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    3
  3. +1735 Leech icon
    +1735 Leech
    1

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    17
  2. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    12
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    2
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    17
  2. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    9
  3. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    4

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    11
  2. Stormrider's Fury icon
    Stormrider's Fury
    5
  3. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    1

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated RBG.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    18

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    33
  2. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    20
  3. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    15
  4. Masterful Emerald icon
    Masterful Emerald
    12
  5. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    10

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in Rated Battlegrounds.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    6
  2. Undead icon
    Undead
    4
  3. Human icon
    Human
    3
  4. Kul Tiran icon
    Kul Tiran
    1
  5. Dwarf icon
    Dwarf
    1

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Soul Harvester Affliction Warlock RBG guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Soul Harvester Affliction Warlocks in RBG, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 8 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.