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Demonology Warlock Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Demonology Warlock PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Demonology Warlocks

  1. Nóctúrnal's icon
    1
    Nóctúrnal
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 157 ilvl
    3512
  2. Årgorheræus's icon
    2
    Årgorheræus
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Orc | Diabolist | 136 ilvl
    3317
  3. Golfbal's icon
    3
    Golfbal
    Tichondrius (US)
    Void Elf | Soul Harvester | 125 ilvl
    3301
  4. Goldbal's icon
    4
    Goldbal
    Tichondrius (US)
    Dracthyr | Diabolist | 136 ilvl
    3288
  5. Incendiam's icon
    5
    Incendiam
    Thaurissan (US)
    Dracthyr | Soul Harvester | 125 ilvl
    3275

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

  • 11% Critical Strike +56
  • 33% Haste +363
  • 27% Mastery +67
  • 28% Versatility +408

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +4
  • 2% Leech +30
  • 18% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Inquisitor's Portal to Madness

    • Set
    • 47
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Mask

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Mask icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 33
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 48
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 47
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Raiment

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Vestments

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Vestments icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 40
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Silk Wristwraps

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 48
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 43
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Inquisitor's Tome of Madness

    • 2
    Inquisitor's Tome of Madness icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cord

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cord icon

  5. Consecrated Cord

    • 1
    Consecrated Cord icon

Legs

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 38
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness

    • Set
    • 7
    Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 24
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 15
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Slippers

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Slippers icon

  5. Interloper's Silken Striders

    • 1
    Interloper's Silken Striders icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 84
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  4. Signet of Collapsing Stars

    • 1
    Signet of Collapsing Stars icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

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

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity 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

    • 43
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Spire

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Spire icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Censer

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Censer icon

  2. 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. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  4. Ascendance

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Skewer 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 27
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 12
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 4
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 47
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 41
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +135 Leech

    • 5
    +135 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Angler

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Angler icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 45
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Frozen Spellthread

    • 3
    Frozen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 34
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 8
    Defender's March icon

  3. Cavalry's March

    • 1
    Cavalry's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Versatility

    • 57
    +21 Versatility icon

  2. +21 Haste

    • 19
    +21 Haste icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 6
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 28
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 12
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 4
    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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 45
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 2
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 27
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 9
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 6
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 6
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 222
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 36
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 19
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 19
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Versatile Sapphire

    • 14
    Versatile Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 2

Most Played Races for Demonology Warlock Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

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

  1. Dracthyr

    • 10
    Dracthyr icon

  2. Orc

    • 8
    Orc icon

  3. Void Elf

    • 7
    Void Elf icon

  4. Night Elf

    • 6
    Night Elf icon

  5. Highmountain Tauren

    • 3
    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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Demonology Warlocks in Blitz Battlegrounds 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.