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Hellcaller Destruction Warlock 2v2 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Hellcaller Destruction Warlock PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Hellcaller 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 Hellcaller Destruction Warlocks

  1. Fungiforest's icon
    1
    Fungiforest
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Night Elf | Hellcaller | 634 ilvl
    2365
  2. Pledx's icon
    2
    Pledx
    Tichondrius (US)
    Void Elf | Hellcaller | 634 ilvl
    2342
  3. Anihli's icon
    3
    Anihli
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Human | Hellcaller | 657 ilvl
    2271
  4. Raythunda's icon
    4
    Raythunda
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Void Elf | Hellcaller | 646 ilvl
    2244
  5. Canabolic's icon
    5
    Canabolic
    Stormscale (EU)
    Mag'har Orc | Hellcaller | 647 ilvl
    2240

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

  • +1170
    10% Critical Strike
  • +16451
    25% Haste
  • +3031
    25% Mastery
  • +16763
    21% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +20
    0% Leech
  • +0
    7% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Hellcaller 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 2v2.

Head

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Transcendence
    42
  2. Prized Warmonger's Crown icon
    Prized Warmonger's Crown
    4
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Guise icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Guise
    3
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Goggles icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Goggles
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    40
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    10

Shoulders

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Loyal Servants
    44
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    4
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads
    1
  4. Prized Warmonger's Mantle icon
    Prized Warmonger's Mantle
    1

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    23
  2. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    13
  3. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    6
  4. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    4
  5. Prized Aspirant's Cloak icon
    Prized Aspirant's Cloak
    2

Chest

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Surgical Gown
    34
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Raiment
    13
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic
    2
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Vestments icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Vestments
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings
    23
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    13
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands
    9
  4. Prized Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps
    3
  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers
    1

Hands

  1. Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Demonic Grasp
    33
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    9
  3. Prized Warmonger's Gloves icon
    Prized Warmonger's Gloves
    3
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves
    2
  5. Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps
    2

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord
    27
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash
    16
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Belt icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Belt
    3
  4. Prized Warmonger's Cord icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cord
    3
  5. Consecrated Cord icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cord
    1

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
    8
  3. Prized Warmonger's Pants icon
    Prized Warmonger's Pants
    8
  4. Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights icon
    Set
    Spliced Fiendtrader's Skin Tights
    7
  5. Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers
    3

Feet

  1. Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers
    32
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads
    9
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
    4
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads
    3
  5. Consecrated Slippers icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Slippers
    2

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    93
  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    7

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    40
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    30
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    15
  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    9
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    3

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Staff
    37
  2. Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer
    7
  3. Algari Competitor's Skewer icon
    Algari Competitor's Skewer
    4
  4. Algari Competitor's Staff icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Staff
    2

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Lamp
    7
  2. Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit
    3
  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 2v2.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    78
  2. Algari Competitor's Staff icon
    Ascendance
    8
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    7
  4. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Concealed Chaos Component
    3

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 2v2 builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    35
  2. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    2
  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    47
  2. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    40
  2. +500 Speed icon
    +500 Speed
    1

Hands

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

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    38
  2. Frozen Spellthread icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    4
  3. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    28
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    9
  3. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    1

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    40
  2. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    26
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    12

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    40
  2. Stormrider's Fury icon
    Stormrider's Fury
    7
  3. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    3

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 2v2.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    49

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    108
  2. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    95
  3. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    25
  4. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    16
  5. Versatile Sapphire icon
    Versatile Sapphire
    12

Tinker

  1. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer
    1
  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector
    1

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 2v2 Arenas.

  1. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    17
  2. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    10
  3. Orc icon
    Orc
    9
  4. Human icon
    Human
    6
  5. Dwarf icon
    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 Hellcaller Destruction Warlock 2v2 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Hellcaller Destruction Warlocks in 2v2, 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.