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Destruction Warlock 3v3 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Destruction Warlock PvP build guide for 3v3 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Destruction Warlocks across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.

Top Destruction Warlocks

  1. Fungiforest's icon
    1
    Fungiforest
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Orc | Hellcaller | 634 ilvl
    2737
  2. Bigboltx's icon
    2
    Bigboltx
    Ragnaros (US)
    Void Elf | Diabolist | 634 ilvl
    2642
  3. Nazzarethá's icon
    3
    Nazzarethá
    Area 52 (US)
    Void Elf | Diabolist | 636 ilvl
    2635
  4. Satanxoxo's icon
    4
    Satanxoxo
    Archimonde (EU)
    Night Elf | Hellcaller | 665 ilvl
    2539
  5. Emillýrose's icon
    5
    Emillýrose
    Norgannon (US)
    Void Elf | Hellcaller | 636 ilvl
    2513

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +897
    9% Critical Strike
  • +16614
    25% Haste
  • +3341
    26% Mastery
  • +16763
    21% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +77
    0% Leech
  • +0
    6% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 3v3 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Destruction Warlock class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  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

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 3v3.

Head

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence
    36
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Guise icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Guise
    3

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    32
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    7

Shoulders

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants
    37
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads
    1
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Amice icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Amice
    1

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    20
  2. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    8
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    6
  4. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    5

Chest

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown
    26
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment
    9
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic
    4

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    23
  2. Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings
    9
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands
    7

Hands

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp
    24
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    6
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves
    4
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps
    4
  5. Prized Warmonger's Gloves icon
    Prized Warmonger's Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord
    26
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash
    11
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Belt icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Belt
    2

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    22
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings
    10
  3. Prized Warmonger's Pants icon
    Prized Warmonger's Pants
    3
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers
    2
  5. Prized Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads
    21
  2. Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers
    12
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads
    6

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    74
  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    3
  3. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    35
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    32
  3. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    4
  4. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    3
  5. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    2

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Staff
    27
  2. Algari Competitor's Staff icon
    Algari Competitor's Staff
    5
  3. Algari Competitor's Skewer icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Skewer
    4
  4. Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer
    3

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp icon
    Algari Competitor's Lamp
    4
  2. Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit
    2
  3. Prized Warmonger's Firebomb icon
    Prized Warmonger's Firebomb
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Destruction Warlock builds for 3v3.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    58
  2. Algari Competitor's Skewer icon
    Ascendance
    6
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    6
  4. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Concealed Chaos Component
    3
  5. Algari Competitor's Lamp icon
    Vivacity
    2

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 3v3 builds.

Head

  1. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    20
  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual
    5
  3. Greater Rune of Twilight Devastation icon
    Greater Rune of Twilight Devastation
    1

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    26
  2. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    4
  3. +665 Leech icon
    +665 Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    36
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    1
  3. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    28
  2. +650 Speed icon
    +650 Speed
    3
  3. +1325 Leech icon
    +1325 Leech
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    2

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    34
  2. Frozen Spellthread icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    3
  3. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    23
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    10

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    32
  2. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    25
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    8

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    31
  2. Stormrider's Fury icon
    Stormrider's Fury
    5
  3. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    2

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 3v3.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    38

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    140
  2. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    57
  3. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    21
  4. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    10
  5. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    6

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in 3v3 Arenas.

  1. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    12
  2. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    11
  3. Human icon
    Human
    7
  4. Orc icon
    Orc
    4
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    2

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Destruction Warlock 3v3 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Destruction Warlocks in 3v3, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 12 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.