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Demonology Warlock 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Demonology Warlock PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real-time data from the top 50 Demonology 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 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. Zaaxs's icon
    1
    Zaaxs
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 635 ilvl
    2726
  2. Zaxxs's icon
    2
    Zaxxs
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 635 ilvl
    2717
  3. Fatzaxs's icon
    3
    Fatzaxs
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Pandaren | Diabolist | 635 ilvl
    2695
  4. Ninelocks's icon
    4
    Ninelocks
    Blackrock (EU)
    Void Elf | Diabolist | 635 ilvl
    2659
  5. Beansnbacon's icon
    5
    Beansnbacon
    Blackrock (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Soul Harvester | 635 ilvl
    2655

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

  • 7% Critical Strike +1410
  • 25% Haste +16323
  • 16% Mastery +1982
  • 23% Versatility +17927

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +95
  • 8% 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. Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence

    • Set
    • 47
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

Neck

  1. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 29
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 21
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants

    • Set
    • 50
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 47
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Cloak

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Drape

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown

    • Set
    • 40
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment

    • 10
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 47
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Bindings

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon

  4. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skinbands

    • 1
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skinbands icon

Hands

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp

    • Set
    • 44
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 38
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • Craft
    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 39
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights

    • Set
    • 11
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 35
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Slippers

    • 11
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 88
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 12
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 50
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Noggenfogger Ultimate Deluxe

    • 1
    Noggenfogger Ultimate Deluxe icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff

    • 47
    Prized Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Staff

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Pincer

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • Craft
    • 1
    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

    • 87
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  3. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Lamp 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 The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 22
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 12
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  3. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 5
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 44
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. +160 Speed

    • 2
    +160 Speed icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 49
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 45
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 47
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 38
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 9
    Defender's March icon

  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze

    • 1
    Plainsrunner's Breeze icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 56
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 37
    +315 Haste icon

  3. Cursed Versatility

    • 3
    Cursed Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 47
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of the Depths

    • 1
    Authority of the Depths icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 1
    Oathsworn's Tenacity 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

    • 50
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 218
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 96
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Quick Emerald

    • 2
    Quick Emerald icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 1
    Quick Onyx 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 Warlocks in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Void Elf

    • 16
    Void Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 14
    Orc icon

  3. Night Elf

    • 9
    Night Elf icon

  4. Dracthyr

    • 2
    Dracthyr icon

  5. Highmountain Tauren

    • 2
    Highmountain Tauren 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 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 PvP.