3v3 Demonology Warlock

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This is a guide about how to build Demonology Warlocks for 3v3 . It summarizes what is working for the highest-rated players: stat priority, legendary, trinkets, gems, enchantments, talents, PvP talents, covenants, soulbinds, and conduits.

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Class Demonology Warlock
Activity 3v3
Number of players 32
Highest rating 2759
Lowest rating 1530

Stat Priority

+67
7% Crit
+978
30% Hast
+248
22% Mast
+1286
32% Vers

Based on the average stat bonuses observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the stat priority is:

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

Race

Based on the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the character races to choose are:

  1. Orc icon.
    O

    Orc

    24
  2. Human icon.
    H

    Human

    3
  4. Goblin icon.
    G

    Goblin

    2
  5. Blood Elf icon.
    B

    Blood Elf

    2
  6. Dark Iron Dwarf icon.
    D

    Dark Iron Dwarf

    1

Legendary

Based on the gear observed on the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the legendary items to use are:

  1. Unity legendary item icon.
    U

    Unity - Feet

    23

    Gain the legendary effect of Shard of Annihilation: Decimating Bolt also increases the critical strike chance by 100% and critical strike damage by 50% for Demonbolt.

  2. Grim Inquisitor's Dread Calling legendary item icon.
    G

    Grim Inquisitor's Dread Calling - Wrist

    13

    Each Soul Shard spent on Hand of Gul'dan increases the damage of your next Call Dreadstalkers by 4%.

  4. Balespider's Burning Core legendary item icon.
    B

    Balespider's Burning Core - Wrist

    6

    Shadow Bolt increases the damage of your Demonbolt by 15%, stacking up to 4 times. Lasts 20 sec.

  5. Grim Inquisitor's Dread Calling legendary item icon.
    G

    Grim Inquisitor's Dread Calling - Neck

    5

    Each Soul Shard spent on Hand of Gul'dan increases the damage of your next Call Dreadstalkers by 4%.

  6. Balespider's Burning Core legendary item icon.
    B

    Balespider's Burning Core - Hands

    4

    Shadow Bolt increases the damage of your Demonbolt by 15%, stacking up to 4 times. Lasts 20 sec.

Trinkets

Based on the gear observed on the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the trinkets to use are:

  1. Cosmic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item icon.
    C

    Cosmic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    21

    Ilvl 275
    Stats
    +126 haste
    Effects
    Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to grant 272 primary stat for 20 sec.
    Set
    Set: Increases your Intellect by 175 and Stamina by 350 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.
    Rank Elite

  2. Cosmic Gladiator's Medallion item icon.
    C

    Cosmic Gladiator's Medallion

    15

    Ilvl 275
    Stats
    +122 intellect
    Effects
    Use: Removes all movement impairing effects and all effects which cause loss of control of your character. (2 Min Cooldown)
    Set
    Set: Increases your Intellect by 175 and Stamina by 350 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.
    Rank Elite

  4. Cosmic Gladiator's Echoing Resolve item icon.
    C

    Cosmic Gladiator's Echoing Resolve

    13

    Ilvl 275
    Stats
    +122 intellect
    Effects
    Equip: Duration of incoming crowd control effects increased by 25%. Does not stack with similar effects. When affected, protects from the next spell interruption and crowd control effect, persisting for 12 sec.
    Set
    Set: Increases your Intellect by 175 and Stamina by 350 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.
    Rank Elite

  5. Cosmic Gladiator's Eternal Aegis item icon.
    C

    Cosmic Gladiator's Eternal Aegis

    4

    Ilvl 272
    Stats
    +119 intellect
    Effects
    Use: Activate the defenses, absorbing 50% of all Magic damage taken, up to 25,082, persisting for 15 sec. Cosmic damage is fully absorbed. (2 Min Cooldown)
    Set
    Set: Increases your Intellect by 175 and Stamina by 350 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.
    Rank Duelist

  6. Cosmic Gladiator's Resonator item icon.
    C

    Cosmic Gladiator's Resonator

    3

    Ilvl 272
    Stats
    +119 intellect
    Effects
    Use: Throw the cosmic resonator which explodes after 4 sec, dealing 20,703 Cosmic damage split between all nearby enemies. Damage is increased for each enemy struck, up to 5 enemies. (2 Min Cooldown)
    Set
    Set: Increases your Intellect by 175 and Stamina by 350 when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.
    Rank Duelist

Tier Set

Based on the gear observed on the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the tier set items to use are:

  1. Robes of the Demon Star item icon.
    R

    Robes of the Demon Star

    30

    Ilvl 275
    Stats
    +128 intellect
    +269 stamina
    +123 haste
    +54 mastery
    Enchant
    Primary Stats +30
    Set
    Set: Call Dreadstalkers has a 100% chance to summon an additional Dreadstalker.
    (4) Set: Your Hand of Gul'dan has a 15% chance per Soul Shard to summon a Malicious Imp. When slain, Malicious Imp will either deal 2,724 Fire damage to all nearby enemies of your Implosion or deal it to your current target.
    Rank Elite

  2. Mantle of the Demon Star item icon.
    M

    Mantle of the Demon Star

    26

    Ilvl 275
    Stats
    +96 intellect
    +202 stamina
    +87 versatility
    +45 mastery
    Set
    Set: Call Dreadstalkers has a 100% chance to summon an additional Dreadstalker.
    (4) Set: Your Hand of Gul'dan has a 15% chance per Soul Shard to summon a Malicious Imp. When slain, Malicious Imp will either deal 2,724 Fire damage to all nearby enemies of your Implosion or deal it to your current target.
    Rank Elite

  4. Horns of the Demon Star item icon.
    H

    Horns of the Demon Star

    25

    Ilvl 275
    Stats
    +128 intellect
    +269 stamina
    +76 haste
    +101 mastery
    Gem
    +16 Versatility
    Set
    Set: Call Dreadstalkers has a 100% chance to summon an additional Dreadstalker.
    (4) Set: Your Hand of Gul'dan has a 15% chance per Soul Shard to summon a Malicious Imp. When slain, Malicious Imp will either deal 2,752 Fire damage to all nearby enemies of your Implosion or deal it to your current target.
    Rank Elite

  5. Leggings of the Demon Star item icon.
    L

    Leggings of the Demon Star

    11

    Ilvl 275
    Stats
    +128 intellect
    +269 stamina
    +115 critical-strike
    +62 versatility
    Set
    Set: Call Dreadstalkers has a 100% chance to summon an additional Dreadstalker.
    (4) Set: Your Hand of Gul'dan has a 15% chance per Soul Shard to summon a Malicious Imp. When slain, Malicious Imp will either deal 2,474 Fire damage to all nearby enemies of your Implosion or deal it to your current target.
    Rank Elite

  6. Grasps of the Demon Star item icon.
    G

    Grasps of the Demon Star

    11

    Ilvl 275
    Stats
    +96 intellect
    +202 stamina
    +39 critical-strike
    +94 haste
    Set
    Set: Call Dreadstalkers has a 100% chance to summon an additional Dreadstalker.
    Set: Your Hand of Gul'dan has a 15% chance per Soul Shard to summon a Malicious Imp. When slain, Malicious Imp will either deal 2,720 Fire damage to all nearby enemies of your Implosion or deal it to your current target.
    Rank Elite

Gems

Based on the sockets observed on the 32 highest Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the gems to use are:

  1. Quick Jewel Cluster icon.
    Q

    Quick Jewel Cluster

    70

    +16 Haste

  2. Versatile Jewel Cluster icon.
    V

    Versatile Jewel Cluster

    54

    +16 Versatility

  4. Masterful Jewel Cluster icon.
    M

    Masterful Jewel Cluster

    26

    +16 Mastery

  5. Straddling Jewel Doublet icon.
    S

    Straddling Jewel Doublet

    10

    Speed increased by 13 for each Shadowlands gem you have socketed.

  6. Straddling Sage Agate icon.
    S

    Straddling Sage Agate

    5

    +5% Movement Speed

Back Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Back item are:

  1. Enchant Cloak - Fortified Speed enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Cloak - Fortified Speed

    25

    Enchanted: +20 Stamina & Minor Speed Increase

  2. Enchant Cloak - Soul Vitality enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Cloak - Soul Vitality

    6

    Enchanted: +30 Stamina

  3. Enchant Cloak - Fortified Leech enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Cloak - Fortified Leech

    1

    Enchanted: +20 Stamina & +30 Leech

Chest Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Chest item are:

  1. Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats

    29

    Enchanted: Primary Stats +30

Wrist Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Wrist item are:

  1. Enchant Bracers - Eternal Intellect enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Bracers - Eternal Intellect

    30

    Enchanted: +15 Intellect

Hands Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Hands item are:

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    3

    Enchanted: Shadowlands Gathering

  2. Enchant Gloves - Eternal Strength enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Gloves - Eternal Strength

    1

    Enchanted: +15 Strength

Feet Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Feet item are:

  1. Enchant Boots - Soul Treads enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Boots - Soul Treads

    5

    Enchanted: Soul Treads

  2. Enchant Boots - Eternal Agility enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Boots - Eternal Agility

    1

    Enchanted: +15 Agility

Ring Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Ring items are:

  1. Enchant Ring - Tenet of Haste enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Ring - Tenet of Haste

    31

    Enchanted: +16 Haste

  2. Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility

    25

    Enchanted: +16 Versatility

  3. Enchant Ring - Tenet of Mastery enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Ring - Tenet of Mastery

    8

    Enchanted: +16 Mastery

Main Hand Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the enchantments to use on the Main Hand item are:

  1. Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance

    31

    Enchanted: Celestial Guidance

  2. Enchant Weapon - Sinful Revelation enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Weapon - Sinful Revelation

    1

    Enchanted: Sinful Revelation

Talents

Based on the talents observed on 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the talents to use are:

    1. Dreadlash talent icon.
      D
      32

      Dreadlash

      When your Dreadstalkers charge into battle, their Dreadbite attack now hits all targets within 8 yards and deals 25% more damage.

    2. Bilescourge Bombers talent icon.
      B
      0

      Bilescourge Bombers

      Tear open a portal to the nether above the target location, from which several Bilescourge will pour out of and crash into the ground over 6 sec, dealing 292 Shadow damage to all enemies within 8 yards.

    3. Demonic Strength talent icon.
      D
      0

      Demonic Strength

      Infuse your Felguard with demonic strength and command it to charge your target and unleash a Felstorm that will deal 400% increased damage.

    1. Power Siphon talent icon.
      P
      26

      Power Siphon

      Instantly sacrifice up to 2 Wild Imps, generating 2 charges of Demonic Core that cause Demonbolt to deal 30% additional damage.

    2. Doom talent icon.
      D
      4

      Doom

      Inflicts impending doom upon the target, causing 1,809 Shadow damage after 18.7 sec. Doom damage generates 1 Soul Shard.

    3. Demonic Calling talent icon.
      D
      2

      Demonic Calling

      Shadow Bolt and Demonbolt have a 20% chance to make your next Call Dreadstalkers cost 2 fewer Soul Shards and have no cast time.

    1. Demon Skin talent icon.
      D
      29

      Demon Skin

      Your Soul Leech absorption now passively recharges at a rate of 0.5% of maximum health every 1 sec, and may now absorb up to 15% of maximum health.

    2. Dark Pact talent icon.
      D
      3

      Dark Pact

      Sacrifices 20% of your current health to shield you for 250% of the sacrificed health plus an additional 4,895 for 20 sec. Usable while suffering from control impairing effects.

    3. Burning Rush talent icon.
      B
      0

      Burning Rush

      Increases your movement speed by 50%, but also damages you for 4% of your maximum health every 1 sec. Movement impairing effects may not reduce you below 100% of normal movement speed. Lasts until canceled.

    1. From the Shadows talent icon.
      F
      30

      From the Shadows

      Dreadbite causes the target to take 20% additional Shadowflame damage from you for the next 12 sec.

    2. Summon Vilefiend talent icon.
      S
      2

      Summon Vilefiend

      Summon a Vilefiend to fight for you for the next 15 sec.

    3. Soul Strike talent icon.
      S
      0

      Soul Strike

      Command your Felguard to strike into the soul of its enemy, dealing 840 Shadow damage. Generates 1 Soul Shard.

    1. Mortal Coil talent icon.
      M
      30

      Mortal Coil

      Horrifies an enemy target into fleeing, incapacitating for 3 sec and healing you for 20% of maximum health.

    2. Howl of Terror talent icon.
      H
      2

      Howl of Terror

      Let loose a terrifying howl, causing 5 enemies within 10 yds to flee in fear, disorienting them for 20 sec. Damage may cancel the effect.

    3. Darkfury talent icon.
      D
      0

      Darkfury

      Reduces the cooldown of Shadowfury by 15 sec and increases its radius by 2 yards.

    1. Inner Demons talent icon.
      I
      14

      Inner Demons

      You passively summon a Wild Imp to fight for you every 12 sec, and have a 10% chance to also summon an additional Demon to fight for you for 15 sec.

    2. Grimoire: Felguard talent icon.
      G
      14

      Grimoire: Felguard

      Summons a Felguard who attacks the target for 17 sec that deals 25% increased damage. This Felguard will stun their target when summoned.

    3. Soul Conduit talent icon.
      S
      4

      Soul Conduit

      Every Soul Shard you spend has a 15% chance to be refunded.

    1. Demonic Consumption talent icon.
      D
      19

      Demonic Consumption

      Your Demon Commander now drains 15% of the life from your demon servants to empower himself.

    2. Sacrificed Souls talent icon.
      S
      13

      Sacrificed Souls

      Shadow Bolt and Demonbolt deal 4% additional damage per demon you have summoned.

    3. Nether Portal talent icon.
      N
      0

      Nether Portal

      Tear open a portal to the Twisting Nether for 15 sec. Every time you spend Soul Shards, you will also command demons from the Nether to come out and fight for you.

PvP Talents

Based on the talents observed on 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the PvP talents to use are:

  1. Fel Obelisk PvP talent icon.
    F

    Fel Obelisk

    32

  2. Master Summoner PvP talent icon.
    M

    Master Summoner

    32

  3. Call Felhunter PvP talent icon.
    C

    Call Felhunter

    29

  5. Pleasure through Pain PvP talent icon.
    P

    Pleasure through Pain

    2

  6. Bane of Fragility PvP talent icon.
    B

    Bane of Fragility

    1

Covenant

Kyrian icon.
K
0
Kyri
Necrolord icon.
N
21
Necr
Night Fae icon.
N
10
Nigh
Venthyr icon.
V
1
Vent

Based on the covenants chosen by the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the covenants to pick are:

  1. Necrolord
  2. Night Fae
  3. Venthyr
  4. Kyrian

Soulbind

Based on the covenants chosen by the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the soulbinds to pick are:

  1. Plague Deviser Marileth icon.
    P

    Plague Deviser Marileth

    21

    The traits to use with Plague Deviser Marileth are:

    1. 21

      Kevin's Oozeling

    2. 21

      Ooz's Frictionless Coating

    3. 21

      Ultimate Form

    4. 21

      Undulating Maneuvers

    5. 21

      Volatile Solvent

    6. 15

      Plagueborn Cleansing Slime

    7. 6

      Kevin's Keyring

  2. Niya icon.
    N

    Niya

    7

    The traits to use with Niya are:

    1. 7

      Bonded Hearts

    2. 7

      Grove Invigoration

    3. 7

      Niya's Tools: Poison

    4. 7

      Run Without Tiring

    5. 7

      Survivor's Rally

    6. 5

      Swift Patrol

    7. 2

      Nature's Splendor

  3. Dreamweaver icon.
    D

    Dreamweaver

    3

    The traits to use with Dreamweaver are:

    1. 3

      Dream Delver

    2. 3

      Field of Blossoms

    3. 3

      Podtender

    4. 3

      Soothing Voice

    5. 3

      Waking Dreams

    6. 2

      Somnambulist

    7. 1

      Faerie Dust

potency conduits

Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the potency conduits to use are:

  1. Carnivorous Stalkers conduit icon.
    C

    Carnivorous Stalkers

    29

  2. Fel Commando conduit icon.
    F

    Fel Commando

    25

  3. Borne of Blood conduit icon.
    B

    Borne of Blood

    23

endurance conduits

Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the endurance conduits to use are:

  1. Resolute Barrier conduit icon.
    R

    Resolute Barrier

    29

  2. Condensed Anima Sphere conduit icon.
    C

    Condensed Anima Sphere

    3

finesse conduits

Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 32 highest rated Demonology Warlocks in 3v3, the finesse conduits to use are:

  1. Fel Celerity conduit icon.
    F

    Fel Celerity

    29

  2. Demonic Momentum conduit icon.
    D

    Demonic Momentum

    25

  3. Shade of Terror conduit icon.
    S

    Shade of Terror

    7

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