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Demonology Warlock 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Demonology Warlock PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

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 11.2 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. Hetsigaove's icon
    1
    Hetsigaove
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Diabolist | 674 ilvl
    2440
  2. Rikmeyzter's icon
    2
    Rikmeyzter
    Kazzak (EU)
    Dracthyr | Diabolist | 680 ilvl
    2428
  3. Zaaxs's icon
    3
    Zaaxs
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Orc | Diabolist | 674 ilvl
    2410
  4. Zaxxs's icon
    4
    Zaxxs
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Orc | Diabolist | 674 ilvl
    2323
  5. Верминия's icon
    5
    Верминия
    Gordunni (EU)
    Night Elf | Diabolist | 704 ilvl
    2267

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

  • 7% Critical Strike +1709
  • 30% Haste +20135
  • 22% Mastery +2200
  • 26% Versatility +19981

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +12
  • 0% Leech +184
  • 6% 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
    • 28
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Mask

    • 9
    Astral Warmonger's Mask icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 39
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 28
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Mantle

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Mantle icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 44
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Cloak icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 42
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Raiment

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Garb

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Garb icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 40
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 44
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Gloves

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Gloves icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Gloves

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Cord

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Cord icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Silk Belt

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Belt icon

Legs

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 26
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 10
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

  4. Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness

    • Set
    • 2
    Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Silk Legwraps

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Legwraps icon

Feet

  1. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 34
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 86
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 40
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 37
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Sigil of Adaptation

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Sigil of Adaptation icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 40
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Dagger

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Dagger icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Censer

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Censer icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Lantern

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Lantern 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

    • 86
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  4. Prismatic Null Stone

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 34
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 3
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 42
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 3
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 31
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 2
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 2
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 38
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 3
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Frozen Spellthread

    • 1
    Frozen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 24
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 14
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 3
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 43
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 36
    +315 Haste icon

  3. Cursed Versatility

    • 7
    Cursed Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 37
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 4
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stormrider's Fury

    • 3
    Stormrider's Fury 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

    • 46
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 26
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 11
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 3
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 120
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 63
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Masterful Emerald

    • 6
    Masterful Emerald icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 4
    Quick Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 1

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Spark Burst

    • 1
    Spark Burst 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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Orc

    • 12
    Orc icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 11
    Night Elf icon

  3. Void Elf

    • 8
    Void Elf icon

  4. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  5. Dracthyr

    • 2
    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 The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.

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.