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Demonology Warlock 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Demonology Warlock PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Demonology 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 12.0 competitive 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Demonology Warlocks

  1. Nóctúrnal's icon
    1
    Nóctúrnal
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 157 ilvl
    2700
  2. Woopzÿ's icon
    2
    Woopzÿ
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 122 ilvl
    2676
  3. Woopzyy's icon
    3
    Woopzyy
    Tichondrius (US)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 123 ilvl
    2660
  4. Sûmmòned's icon
    4
    Sûmmòned
    Tichondrius (US)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 123 ilvl
    2660
  5. Papaivar's icon
    5
    Papaivar
    Blackrock (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Soul Harvester | 122 ilvl
    2656

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Demonology 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

  • 10% Critical Strike +41
  • 35% Haste +383
  • 23% Mastery +48
  • 29% Versatility +415

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +3
  • 1% Leech +6
  • 18% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Demonology 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 2v2

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 Demonology Warlocks in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Inquisitor's Portal to Madness

    • Set
    • 41
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 27
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 21
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Chrysalis of Sundered Souls

    • 1
    Chrysalis of Sundered Souls icon

Shoulders

  1. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 41
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 49
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 46
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Raiment

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 46
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 46
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Consecrated Cord

    • 1
    Consecrated Cord icon

Legs

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 46
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

  4. Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness

    • Set
    • 1
    Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 38
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  4. Interloper's Silken Striders

    • 1
    Interloper's Silken Striders icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 88
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

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

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

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

  4. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 45
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Staff

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  4. Voidglass Spire

    • Set
    • 1
    Voidglass Spire icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Lamp 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 Demonology Warlocks.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 88
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 1
    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 Demonology Warlock gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 1
    Incandescent Essence icon

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Hidden Satyr

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Hidden Satyr icon

Shoulders

  1. Crane Wing Inscription

    • 1
    Crane Wing Inscription icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 35
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 6
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 2
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 48
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 41
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 3
    +43 Leech icon

  3. +35 Leech

    • 1
    +35 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying icon

  2. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

  3. Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 48
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 28
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 14
    Defender's March icon

  3. Cavalry's March

    • 1
    Cavalry's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Versatility

    • 63
    +21 Versatility icon

  2. +21 Haste

    • 28
    +21 Haste icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 2
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 25
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 22
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry 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 Demonology Warlocks in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 47
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 26
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 19
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 229
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 93
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 16
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 14
    Versatile Onyx icon

  5. Versatile Sapphire

    • 8
    Versatile Sapphire icon

Most Played Races for Demonology Warlock 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Demonology Warlock DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Void Elf

    • 10
    Void Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 10
    Orc icon

  3. Highmountain Tauren

    • 9
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  4. Night Elf

    • 7
    Night Elf icon

  5. Dracthyr

    • 3
    Dracthyr icon

Demonology Warlock Guide FAQ

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

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Demonology Warlocks in 2v2 Arenas 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 Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

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.