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Demonology Warlock Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Demonology Warlock PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons 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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Demonology Warlocks

  1. Acrylicz's icon
    1
    Acrylicz
    Malganis (US)
    Goblin | Diabolist | 715 ilvl
    3490
  2. Cassano's icon
    2
    Cassano
    Stormscale (EU)
    Orc | Diabolist | 715 ilvl
    3489
  3. Saleyná's icon
    3
    Saleyná
    Blackhand (EU)
    Undead | Diabolist | 716 ilvl
    3481
  4. Fountastic's icon
    4
    Fountastic
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Orc | Diabolist | 714 ilvl
    3468
  5. Ihana's icon
    5
    Ihana
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dracthyr | Diabolist | 713 ilvl
    3456

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

  • 32% Critical Strike +18909
  • 24% Haste +15875
  • 39% Mastery +10297
  • 11% Versatility +8818

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 4% Avoidance +2163
  • 1% Leech +553
  • 4% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Inquisitor's Portal to Madness

    • Set
    • 47
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  2. Consecrated Hood

    • Craft
    • 1
    Consecrated Hood icon

  3. Elysian Flame Crown

    • 1
    Elysian Flame Crown icon

  4. Twilight Tyrant's Veil

    • 1
    Twilight Tyrant's Veil icon

Neck

  1. Bloodstained Memento

    • 21
    Bloodstained Memento icon

  2. Ornately Engraved Amplifier

    • 15
    Ornately Engraved Amplifier icon

  3. Chrysalis of Sundered Souls

    • 4
    Chrysalis of Sundered Souls icon

  4. Momma's Mega Medallion

    • 4
    Momma's Mega Medallion icon

  5. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • Craft
    • 2
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Shoulders

  1. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 44
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

  2. Mounted Manacannons

    • 3
    Mounted Manacannons icon

  3. Harmonious Spaulders

    • 2
    Harmonious Spaulders icon

  4. Fanatic's Blackened Shoulderwraps

    • 1
    Fanatic's Blackened Shoulderwraps icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 43
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

  2. Robes of Midnight Bargains

    • 5
    Robes of Midnight Bargains icon

  3. Frock of Spirit's Reunion

    • 1
    Frock of Spirit's Reunion icon

  4. Zealous Warden's Raiment

    • 1
    Zealous Warden's Raiment icon

Wrist

  1. Consecrated Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 46
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  2. Singed Sievecuffs

    • 2
    Singed Sievecuffs icon

  3. Al'dani Attendant's Gauze

    • 1
    Al'dani Attendant's Gauze icon

  4. Conjoined Glass Bracers

    • 1
    Conjoined Glass Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 33
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

  2. Consecrated Gloves

    • Craft
    • 4
    Consecrated Gloves icon

  3. Stonefiend Shaper's Mitts

    • 4
    Stonefiend Shaper's Mitts icon

  4. Ancient Oracle's Caress

    • 2
    Ancient Oracle's Caress icon

  5. Bloodwrath's Gnarled Claws

    • 2
    Bloodwrath's Gnarled Claws icon

Waist

  1. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 39
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  2. Consecrated Cord

    • Craft
    • 5
    Consecrated Cord icon

  3. Forgeweaver's Journal Holster

    • 2
    Forgeweaver's Journal Holster icon

  4. Honorbound Retainer's Sash

    • 2
    Honorbound Retainer's Sash icon

  5. Burrower's Cinch

    • 1
    Burrower's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness

    • Set
    • 48
    Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness icon

  2. Hyperlight Leggings

    • 1
    Hyperlight Leggings icon

  3. Razorchoke Slacks

    • 1
    Razorchoke Slacks icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Silken Striders

    • 44
    Interloper's Silken Striders icon

  2. Membranous Slippers

    • 3
    Membranous Slippers icon

  3. Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks

    • 2
    Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks icon

  4. Laced Lair-Steppers

    • 1
    Laced Lair-Steppers icon

Rings

  1. Devout Zealot's Ring

    • 18
    Devout Zealot's Ring icon

  2. Ring of the Panoply

    • 16
    Ring of the Panoply icon

  3. Logic Gate: Alpha

    • 13
    Logic Gate: Alpha icon

  4. High Nerubian Signet

    • 10
    High Nerubian Signet icon

  5. Whispers of K'aresh

    • 9
    Whispers of K'aresh icon

Trinkets

  1. Azhiccaran Parapodia

    • 37
    Azhiccaran Parapodia icon

  2. Astral Antenna

    • 24
    Astral Antenna icon

  3. Signet of the Priory

    • 16
    Signet of the Priory icon

  4. Lily of the Eternal Weave

    • 8
    Lily of the Eternal Weave icon

  5. Araz's Ritual Forge

    • 6
    Araz's Ritual Forge icon

Main Hand

  1. Vagabond's Bounding Baton

    • Craft
    • 9
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

  2. Charged Hexsword

    • 8
    Charged Hexsword icon

  3. Voidglass Kris

    • Set
    • 8
    Voidglass Kris icon

  4. Voidglass Spire

    • Set
    • 7
    Voidglass Spire icon

  5. Gluttonous Rondel

    • 5
    Gluttonous Rondel icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 28
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Acoustically Alluring Censer

    • 1
    Acoustically Alluring Censer icon

  3. Fractillus' Last Breath

    • 1
    Fractillus' Last Breath icon

  4. Iris of the Dark Beyond

    • 1
    Iris of the Dark Beyond icon

  5. Overflowing Umbral Pail

    • 1
    Overflowing Umbral Pail 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. Ascendance

    • 37
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 35
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  3. Duskthread Lining

    • 14
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  4. Dawnthread Lining

    • 6
    Consecrated Cord icon

  5. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 2
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 44
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 5
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 48
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Waking Stats

    • 1
    Waking Stats icon

Wrist

  1. +1090 Avoidance

    • 45
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  2. +1000 Speed

    • 3
    +1000 Speed icon

  3. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 50
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 37
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 8
    Scout's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Critical Strike

    • 56
    +315 Critical Strike icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 16
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 12
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 23
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 15
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Council's Guile

    • 7
    Council's Guile 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 42
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 3
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  3. Cubic Blasphemia

    • 1
    Cubic Blasphemia icon

  4. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 1
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 20
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 14
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 9
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  5. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Deadly Onyx

    • 46
    Deadly Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Ruby

    • 44
    Masterful Ruby icon

  3. Deadly Emerald

    • 43
    Deadly Emerald icon

  4. Versatile Ruby

    • 40
    Versatile Ruby icon

  5. Quick Ruby

    • 35
    Quick Ruby icon

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. Static Charge

    • 32
    Static Charge icon

  2. Critical Chain

    • 5
    Critical Chain icon

  3. Spark Burst

    • 2
    Spark Burst icon

Most Played Races for Demonology Warlock M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Demonology Warlock DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Dwarf

    • 10
    Dwarf icon

  2. Orc

    • 10
    Orc icon

  3. Human

    • 6
    Human icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 5
    Void Elf icon

  5. Dracthyr

    • 4
    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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Demonology Warlocks in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 PvE.