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Destruction Warlock Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Destruction Warlock PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Destruction 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 11.1.7 competitive Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Destruction Warlocks

  1. Jimmij's icon
    1
    Jimmij
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Void Elf | Hellcaller | 635 ilvl
    3212
  2. Взорг's icon
    2
    Взорг
    Soulflayer (EU)
    Orc | Hellcaller | 643 ilvl
    3187
  3. Emillýrose's icon
    3
    Emillýrose
    Norgannon (US)
    Void Elf | Hellcaller | 638 ilvl
    3185
  4. Steckenpferd's icon
    4
    Steckenpferd
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Human | Hellcaller | 636 ilvl
    3168
  5. Cindela's icon
    5
    Cindela
    Eredar (EU)
    Void Elf | Hellcaller | 650 ilvl
    3127

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Destruction 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

  • 10% Critical Strike +1170
  • 24% Haste +16080
  • 27% Mastery +4007
  • 22% Versatility +16986

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +33
  • 0% Leech +204
  • 7% 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 Destruction 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 Destruction Warlocks in Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence

    • Set
    • 46
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 36
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 14
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants

    • Set
    • 47
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 33
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Cape

    • 3
    Prized Warmonger's Cape icon

  5. Prized Warmonger's Cloak

    • 2
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown

    • Set
    • 36
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment

    • 10
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Vestments

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Vestments icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 28
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Bindings

    • 4
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon

  4. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skinbands

    • 3
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skinbands icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp

    • Set
    • 34
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 10
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 34
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Consecrated Cord

    • 1
    Consecrated Cord icon

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 30
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  3. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights

    • Set
    • 6
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Pants

    • 3
    Prized Warmonger's Pants icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 28
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 15
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Slippers

    • 6
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Slippers

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Slippers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 87
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 10
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Band

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 48
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 3
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Prized Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff

    • 36
    Prized Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Pincer

    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Staff

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Conduit

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit 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 Destruction Warlocks.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 94
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  4. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  5. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Consecrated Leggings 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 Destruction Warlock gear in Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 22
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 9
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  3. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 4
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 38
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 6
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 2
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 48
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 45
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 2
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +1090 Avoidance

    • 1
    +1090 Avoidance icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 3
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 47
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 1
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Frozen Spellthread

    • 1
    Frozen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 25
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 19
    Defender's March icon

  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze

    • 2
    Plainsrunner's Breeze icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 34
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 30
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 21
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 37
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stormrider's Fury

    • 6
    Stormrider's Fury icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 5
    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 Destruction Warlocks in Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 50
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 144
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 92
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 65
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 20
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Versatile Onyx

    • 10
    Versatile Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 2

Most Played Races for Destruction 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 Destruction Warlock DPS players in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Void Elf

    • 16
    Void Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 10
    Orc icon

  3. Night Elf

    • 9
    Night Elf icon

  4. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  5. Gnome

    • 3
    Gnome icon

Destruction 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 Destruction 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 The War Within Season 2 and Patch 11.1.7.

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.