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Demonology Warlock PvP Guide For 2v2

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Demonology Warlock
Season 4
7 characters
1604 - 1810

Welcome to Murlok.io's Demonology Warlock PvP guide for 2v2 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 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Tinn (Skullcrusher US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 1810.

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
    Tinn's character icon
    Tinn
    Skullcrusher (US)
    463 ilvl
    1810
  2. 2
    Demobu's character icon
    Demobu
    Tichondrius (US)
    456 ilvl
    1712
  3. 3
    Itsmedirt's character icon
    Itsmedirt
    Malganis (US)
    465 ilvl
    1624
  4. 4
    Cost's character icon
    Cost
    Illidan (US)
    460 ilvl
    1618
  5. 5
    Nöxîöüs's character icon
    Nöxîöüs
    Sargeras (US)
    459 ilvl
    1614

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 2v2.

Secondary Stats
+106
6% Critical Strike
+5609
33% Haste
+693
17% Mastery
+6817
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+0
0% Leech
+361
7% 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 2v2, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Orc race icon
    Orc
    3
  2. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    2
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    1
  4. Undead race icon
    Undead
    1

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
4
Demonic Circle
7
Burning Rush
0
Fel Pact
0
Demon Skin
7
Fel Armor
7
Fiendish Stride
0
Curses of Enfeeblement
7
Abyss Walker
7
Mortal Coil
7
Amplify Curse
4
Demonic Embrace
7
Demonic Inspiration
7
Wrathful Minion
7
Demonic Fortitude
7
Banish
0
Teachings of the Satyr
2
Accrued Vitality
0
Sweet Souls
7
Nightmare
3
Demonic Gateway
7
Lifeblood
0
Dark Pact
7
Strength of Will
7
Shadowfury
7
Frequent Donor
4
Socrethar's Guile
7
Sargerei Technique
1
Darkfury
6
Fel Synergy
0
Soul Link
7
Teachings of the Black Harvest
7
Resolute Barrier
0
Grimoire of Synergy
7
Profane Bargain
2
Soul Conduit
3
Demonic Resilience
7
Grim Feast
0
Inquisitor's Gaze
7
Soulburn
7

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
7
Demoniac
7
Dreadlash
7
Annihilan Training
7
Demonic Knowledge
1
Soul Strike
4
Demonic Strength
7
The Houndmaster's Stratagem
7
Implosion
0
Shadow's Bite
7
Fel Invocation
6
Carnivorous Stalkers
7
Shadow Invocation
0
Fel and Steel
7
Heavy Handed
5
Power Siphon
7
Malefic Impact
0
Imp-erator
6
Grimoire: Felguard
7
Spiteful Reconstitution
5
Inner Demons
7
Doom
1
Demonic Calling
7
Fel Sunder
6
Umbral Blaze
0
Imp Gang Boss
2
Kazaak's Final Curse
0
Dread Calling
7
Cavitation
0
Nether Portal
1
Summon Demonic Tyrant
7
Antoran Armaments
6
Ner'zhul's Volition
1
Stolen Power
1
Sacrificed Souls
5
Soulbound Tyrant
5
Pact of the Imp Mother
2
The Expendables
6
Infernal Command
6
Gul'dan's Ambition
1
Reign of Tyranny
2
Immutable Hatred
6

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
1
Call Observer
1
Master Summoner
7
Gateway Mastery
0
Nether Ward
0
Shadow Rift
0
Fel Obelisk
6
Bonds of Fel
0
Impish Instincts
4
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 2v2, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover
    4
  2. Grimhorns of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Grimhorns of the Sinister Savant
    3

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    7

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle
    6
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Shoulderspikes item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shoulderspikes
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    6
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    1

Chest

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe
    5
  2. Cursed Robes of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Cursed Robes of the Sinister Savant
    1
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    7

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    6
  2. Grips of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Grips of the Sinister Savant
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord
    6
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    6
  2. Leggings of the Sinister Savant item set icon
    set
    Leggings of the Sinister Savant
    1

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
    5
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    2

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    7
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    4
  3. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    1
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    1
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    6
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    6
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    2

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    7

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 2v2.

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    4

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 2v2, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    4

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    4

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    4

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    2

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    3
  2. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    1

Feet

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

Rings

  1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    8
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    3

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    3
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    2
  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 2v2.

  1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    16
  2. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    4