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Demonology Warlock PvP Guide For 3v3

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Demonology Warlock
Season 3
50 characters
2511 - 2913

Welcome to Murlok.io's Demonology Warlock PvP guide for 3v3 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 Demonology Warlocks from Dragonflight Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Nozomm (Stormrage US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2913.

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 Demonology Warlocks

  1. 1
    Nozomm's character icon
    Nozomm
    Stormrage (US)
    457 ilvl
    2913
  2. 2
    Cdewlock's character icon
    Cdewlock
    Sargeras (US)
    455 ilvl
    2910
  3. 3
    Nozomx's character icon
    Nozomx
    Stormrage (US)
    460 ilvl
    2905
  4. 4
    Baiw's character icon
    Baiw
    Tichondrius (US)
    459 ilvl
    2842
  5. 5
    Nos's character icon
    Nos
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    461 ilvl
    2834

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 Demonology Warlock Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+280
7% Critical Strike
+5822
34% Haste
+1677
25% Mastery
+6139
30% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+29
0% Avoidance
+20
0% Leech
+552
11% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

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 Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Orc race icon
    Orc
    17
  2. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    11
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    10
  4. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    6
  5. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    2

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
32
Demonic Circle
50
Burning Rush
0
Fel Pact
0
Demon Skin
50
Fel Armor
50
Fiendish Stride
0
Curses of Enfeeblement
50
Abyss Walker
45
Mortal Coil
49
Amplify Curse
34
Demonic Embrace
50
Demonic Inspiration
50
Wrathful Minion
50
Demonic Fortitude
50
Banish
3
Teachings of the Satyr
1
Accrued Vitality
0
Sweet Souls
50
Nightmare
33
Demonic Gateway
50
Lifeblood
0
Dark Pact
50
Strength of Will
48
Shadowfury
50
Frequent Donor
32
Socrethar's Guile
50
Sargerei Technique
6
Darkfury
46
Fel Synergy
18
Soul Link
50
Teachings of the Black Harvest
48
Resolute Barrier
6
Grimoire of Synergy
50
Profane Bargain
0
Soul Conduit
20
Demonic Resilience
48
Grim Feast
0
Inquisitor's Gaze
48
Soulburn
50

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Demonology 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.
Call Dreadstalkers
50
Demoniac
50
Dreadlash
50
Annihilan Training
50
Demonic Knowledge
1
Summon Vilefiend
34
Demonic Strength
49
The Houndmaster's Stratagem
50
Implosion
0
Shadow's Bite
50
Fel Invocation
50
Carnivorous Stalkers
50
Shadow Invocation
1
Fel and Steel
50
Heavy Handed
31
Power Siphon
50
Malefic Impact
0
Imp-erator
44
Grimoire: Felguard
50
Spiteful Reconstitution
30
Inner Demons
50
Doom
1
Demonic Calling
50
Fel Sunder
47
Umbral Blaze
0
Imp Gang Boss
2
Kazaak's Final Curse
0
Dread Calling
50
Cavitation
1
Nether Portal
0
Summon Demonic Tyrant
50
Antoran Armaments
50
Ner'zhul's Volition
0
Stolen Power
0
Sacrificed Souls
46
Soulbound Tyrant
38
Pact of the Imp Mother
11
The Expendables
50
Infernal Command
50
Gul'dan's Ambition
0
Grand Warlock's Design
38
Immutable Hatred
50

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 Demonology 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.
Call Fel Lord
0
Call Observer
18
Master Summoner
50
Gateway Mastery
5
Nether Ward
9
Shadow Rift
0
Fel Obelisk
41
Bonds of Fel
0
Impish Instincts
25
Soul Rip
2

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 Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover
    33
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Guise item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Guise
    16
  3. Devout Ashdevil's Grimhorns item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Grimhorns
    1

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Necklace
    43
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    7

Shoulders

  1. Devout Ashdevil's Hatespikes item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Hatespikes
    50

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    44
  2. Hellbloom Cloak item icon
    Hellbloom Cloak
    3
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    2
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    1

Chest

  1. Devout Ashdevil's Razorhide item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Razorhide
    50

Wrist

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Armbands item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    47
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps
    3

Hands

  1. Devout Ashdevil's Claws item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Claws
    50

Waist

  1. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation item icon
    Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    38
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Cord item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Cord
    9
  3. Devout Ashdevil's Fanged Sash item icon
    Devout Ashdevil's Fanged Sash
    1
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Belt item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Belt
    1
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    1

Legs

  1. Devout Ashdevil's Tights item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Tights
    49
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Leggings item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    47
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Treads item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Treads
    3

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    42
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    34
  3. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    22
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    2

Trinkets

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    50
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    45
  3. Verdant Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    3
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    2

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Staff item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Staff
    49
  2. Iridal, the Earth's Master item icon
    Iridal, the Earth's Master
    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 Demonology Warlocks in 3v3.

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    50
  2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    38
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    9

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 Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    2

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    47
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1
  3. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    50

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    46
  2. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    3
  3. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    37
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    49
  2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    45
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    4
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    48
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    47
  3. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    3

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    26
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    23
  3. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    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 Demonology Warlocks in 3v3.

  1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    160
  2. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    153
  3. Fierce Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Fierce Illimited Diamond
    25
  4. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    13
  5. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    11