
Destruction Warlock Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Destruction Warlock PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.
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 11.2 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
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1QuiitrDefias Brotherhood (EU)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 694 ilvl2876
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2ÑécroArgent Dawn (EU)Night Elf | Hellcaller | 690 ilvl2841
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3EmillýroseNorgannon (US)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 681 ilvl2840
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4MemDaggerspine (US)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 685 ilvl2770
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5KashãKazzak (EU)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 690 ilvl2769
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6VoidchaosWhisperwind (US)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 681 ilvl2744
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7GødløckMoon Guard (US)Kul Tiran | Hellcaller | 704 ilvl2728
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8ScudmissileTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 710 ilvl2691
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9SteckenpferdBlackmoore (EU)Human | Hellcaller | 682 ilvl2687
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10RagnokaZuljin (US)Void Elf | Diabolist | 710 ilvl2647
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11AnujyMoon Guard (US)Human | Hellcaller | 671 ilvl2592
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12VaraxxisTwisting Nether (EU)Orc | Hellcaller | 678 ilvl2590
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13PabloqlxDrakkari (US)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 681 ilvl2583
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14ZuldaniusStormscale (EU)Troll | Hellcaller | 689 ilvl2572
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15ScreampiesTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 677 ilvl2569
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16HeosujinTichondrius (US)Tauren | Hellcaller | 677 ilvl2564
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17ArchimitrosBlackmoore (EU)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 709 ilvl2557
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18NumbllockWhisperwind (US)Human | Hellcaller | 669 ilvl2536
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19ФайричекBlackscar (EU)Human | Diabolist | 675 ilvl2519
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20EvilwolfFrostmourne (US)Orc | Hellcaller | 675 ilvl2493
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21KunzWindrunner (US)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 677 ilvl2467
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22FelstrimpyFrostmourne (US)Orc | Diabolist | 693 ilvl2457
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23InfinitefireRavencrest (EU)Human | Hellcaller | 707 ilvl2447
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24BurnawayTichondrius (US)Human | Hellcaller | 673 ilvl2443
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25RottenunitBlood Furnace (US)Human | Hellcaller | 676 ilvl2422
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26KrastoMannoroth (EU)Human | Hellcaller | 669 ilvl2421
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27SolareonTichondrius (US)Blood Elf | Hellcaller | 700 ilvl2418
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28AzracoreIllidan (US)Undead | Hellcaller | 678 ilvl2413
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29LishaMalganis (EU)Human | Diabolist | 677 ilvl2408
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30IronXavius (EU)Zandalari Troll | Hellcaller | 699 ilvl2406
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31SsoaThrall (US)Dracthyr | Hellcaller | 684 ilvl2405
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32MxxmmllmBlackmoore (EU)Human | Hellcaller | 674 ilvl2395
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33JojoSargeras (US)Gnome | Hellcaller | 676 ilvl2376
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34FiéndTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Hellcaller | 679 ilvl2374
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35JimjomArgent Dawn (EU)Gnome | Hellcaller | 670 ilvl2347
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36ÐementedBleeding Hollow (US)Troll | Hellcaller | 678 ilvl2335
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37RestinpeacexAlexstrasza (US)Orc | Hellcaller | 674 ilvl2324
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38CoolwalaTichondrius (US)Human | Hellcaller | 681 ilvl2300
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39TasteitDalaran (US)Human | Hellcaller | 679 ilvl2291
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40CnlolproIllidan (US)Human | Hellcaller | 657 ilvl2276
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41GløømsRagnaros (US)Orc | Hellcaller | 712 ilvl2267
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42SkilsQuelthalas (US)Human | Hellcaller | 700 ilvl2256
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43ElfflameAzjolnerub (US)Human | Diabolist | 700 ilvl2256
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44NakedugsSpinebreaker (US)Undead | Hellcaller | 668 ilvl2254
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45NecrobookStormrage (US)Dracthyr | Hellcaller | 705 ilvl2253
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46ExoneratíonArea 52 (US)Orc | Hellcaller | 674 ilvl2234
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47LockylukiBlackrock (EU)Orc | Hellcaller | 706 ilvl2230
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48ВзоргSoulflayer (EU)Orc | Hellcaller | 681 ilvl2228
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49ValinskejDrakthul (EU)Kul Tiran | Hellcaller | 682 ilvl2216
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50SeraphimhTichondrius (US)Human | Hellcaller | 679 ilvl2214
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
- 11% Critical Strike +2224
- 29% Haste +19226
- 32% Mastery +5500
- 23% Versatility +18094
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +67
- 0% Leech +225
- 6% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- 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.
- Most used talents, strongly recommended!
- Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
- 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
Shoulders
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
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.
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 3.
Wrist
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
Fiber
Prismatic
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 3.
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 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 PvP.