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Demonology Warlock PvP Guide For RBG

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Demonology Warlock
Season 3
10 characters
1908 - 2444

Welcome to Murlok.io's Demonology Warlock PvP guide for RBG 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 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Friendlylock (Korialstrasz US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2444.

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
    Friendlylock's character icon
    Friendlylock
    Korialstrasz (US)
    481 ilvl
    2444
  2. 2
    Slipnslide's character icon
    Slipnslide
    Malganis (US)
    482 ilvl
    2437
  3. 3
    Cøin's character icon
    Cøin
    Tichondrius (US)
    473 ilvl
    2256
  4. 4
    Korean's character icon
    Korean
    Nazgrel (US)
    486 ilvl
    2247
  5. 5
    Templeball's character icon
    Templeball
    Burning Blade (EU)
    471 ilvl
    2115

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 RBG.

Secondary Stats
+398
7% Critical Strike
+5828
34% Haste
+2168
29% Mastery
+6098
30% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+32
0% Avoidance
+32
0% Leech
+480
9% 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 Human currently being the top race for Demonology Warlocks in RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Human race icon
    Human
    4
  2. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    2
  3. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    2
  4. Undead race icon
    Undead
    1
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    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
9
Demonic Circle
10
Burning Rush
0
Fel Pact
0
Demon Skin
10
Fel Armor
10
Fiendish Stride
0
Curses of Enfeeblement
10
Abyss Walker
8
Mortal Coil
10
Amplify Curse
7
Demonic Embrace
10
Demonic Inspiration
10
Wrathful Minion
10
Demonic Fortitude
10
Banish
1
Teachings of the Satyr
0
Accrued Vitality
0
Sweet Souls
10
Nightmare
8
Demonic Gateway
10
Lifeblood
0
Dark Pact
10
Strength of Will
10
Shadowfury
10
Frequent Donor
9
Socrethar's Guile
10
Sargerei Technique
1
Darkfury
9
Fel Synergy
2
Soul Link
10
Teachings of the Black Harvest
10
Resolute Barrier
0
Grimoire of Synergy
10
Profane Bargain
0
Soul Conduit
3
Demonic Resilience
10
Grim Feast
0
Inquisitor's Gaze
10
Soulburn
10

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
10
Demoniac
10
Dreadlash
10
Annihilan Training
10
Demonic Knowledge
0
Summon Vilefiend
7
Demonic Strength
10
The Houndmaster's Stratagem
10
Implosion
0
Shadow's Bite
10
Fel Invocation
10
Carnivorous Stalkers
10
Shadow Invocation
0
Fel and Steel
10
Heavy Handed
3
Power Siphon
10
Malefic Impact
0
Imp-erator
10
Grimoire: Felguard
10
Spiteful Reconstitution
9
Inner Demons
10
Doom
1
Demonic Calling
10
Fel Sunder
8
Umbral Blaze
0
Imp Gang Boss
0
Kazaak's Final Curse
0
Dread Calling
10
Cavitation
0
Nether Portal
0
Summon Demonic Tyrant
10
Antoran Armaments
10
Ner'zhul's Volition
0
Stolen Power
0
Sacrificed Souls
9
Soulbound Tyrant
8
Pact of the Imp Mother
2
The Expendables
10
Infernal Command
10
Gul'dan's Ambition
0
Grand Warlock's Design
8
Immutable Hatred
10

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
0
Call Observer
4
Master Summoner
10
Gateway Mastery
1
Nether Ward
0
Shadow Rift
0
Fel Obelisk
10
Bonds of Fel
0
Impish Instincts
4
Soul Rip
1

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 RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover
    4
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Guise item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Guise
    3
  3. Devout Ashdevil's Grimhorns item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Grimhorns
    2
  4. Lightweight Ocular Lenses item icon
    Lightweight Ocular Lenses
    1

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Necklace
    9
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    1

Shoulders

  1. Devout Ashdevil's Hatespikes item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Hatespikes
    10

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    9
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    1

Chest

  1. Devout Ashdevil's Razorhide item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Razorhide
    10

Wrist

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Armbands item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    10

Hands

  1. Devout Ashdevil's Claws item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Claws
    10

Waist

  1. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation item icon
    Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    6
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Cord item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Cord
    2
  3. Devout Ashdevil's Fanged Sash item icon
    Devout Ashdevil's Fanged Sash
    1
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    1

Legs

  1. Devout Ashdevil's Tights item set icon
    set
    Devout Ashdevil's Tights
    9
  2. Infurious Legwraps of Possibility item icon
    Infurious Legwraps of Possibility
    1

Feet

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    8
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Slippers item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Slippers
    1
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Treads item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Treads
    1

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    9
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    7
  3. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    2
  4. Ring of Contempt item icon
    Ring of Contempt
    1
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    1

Trinkets

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    10
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    6
  3. Verdant Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    2
  4. Verdant Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    1
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation
    1

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Staff item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Staff
    10

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 RBG.

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    10
  2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    6
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    1
  4. Infurious Legwraps of Possibility embellishment item icon
    Infurious Legwraps Of Possibility
    1
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    1

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 RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    2

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    7
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1
  3. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    10

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    9
  2. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    9

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    10

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    8
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    2

Rings

  1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    9
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    8
  3. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    3

Main Hand

  1. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    6
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    4

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 RBG.

  1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    29
  2. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    17
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    8
  4. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    7
  5. Fierce Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Fierce Illimited Diamond
    4