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Hellcaller Destruction Warlock Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Hellcaller Destruction Warlock PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Hellcaller 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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Hellcaller Destruction Warlocks

  1. Loonystorm's icon
    1
    Loonystorm
    Draenor (EU)
    Orc | Hellcaller | 726 ilvl
    3819
  2. Fuitclaudit's icon
    2
    Fuitclaudit
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Dwarf | Hellcaller | 726 ilvl
    3771
  3. Obligation's icon
    3
    Obligation
    Area 52 (US)
    Dwarf | Hellcaller | 723 ilvl
    3759
  4. Капитально's icon
    4
    Капитально
    Soulflayer (EU)
    Dwarf | Hellcaller | 720 ilvl
    3752
  5. Jixzy's icon
    5
    Jixzy
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Orc | Hellcaller | 720 ilvl
    3746

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

  • 36% Critical Strike +19933
  • 28% Haste +18652
  • 60% Mastery +15250
  • 5% Versatility +4198

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 4% Avoidance +2017
  • 1% Leech +945
  • 4% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Hellcaller 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Inquisitor's Portal to Madness

    • Set
    • 44
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  2. Zadus's Liturgical Hat

    • 2
    Zadus's Liturgical Hat icon

  3. Consecrated Hood

    • Craft
    • 1
    Consecrated Hood icon

  4. Elysian Flame Crown

    • 1
    Elysian Flame Crown icon

  5. Twilight Tyrant's Veil

    • 1
    Twilight Tyrant's Veil icon

Neck

  1. Ornately Engraved Amplifier

    • 15
    Ornately Engraved Amplifier icon

  2. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 14
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Chrysalis of Sundered Souls

    • 5
    Chrysalis of Sundered Souls icon

  4. Duskblaze's Desperation

    • 5
    Duskblaze's Desperation icon

  5. Momma's Mega Medallion

    • 3
    Momma's Mega Medallion icon

Shoulders

  1. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 47
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

  2. Consecrated Mantle

    • Craft
    • 1
    Consecrated Mantle icon

  3. Harmonious Spaulders

    • 1
    Harmonious Spaulders icon

  4. Mounted Manacannons

    • 1
    Mounted Manacannons icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 45
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

  2. Consecrated Robe

    • Craft
    • 3
    Consecrated Robe icon

  3. Frock of Spirit's Reunion

    • 1
    Frock of Spirit's Reunion icon

  4. Saboteur's Rubber Jacket

    • 1
    Saboteur's Rubber Jacket icon

Wrist

  1. Consecrated Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 46
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  2. Al'dani Attendant's Gauze

    • 1
    Al'dani Attendant's Gauze icon

  3. Conjoined Glass Bracers

    • 1
    Conjoined Glass Bracers icon

  4. Inquisitor's Bracelets of Madness

    • 1
    Inquisitor's Bracelets of Madness icon

  5. Singed Sievecuffs

    • 1
    Singed Sievecuffs icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 29
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

  2. Consecrated Gloves

    • Craft
    • 7
    Consecrated Gloves icon

  3. Bloodwrath's Gnarled Claws

    • 5
    Bloodwrath's Gnarled Claws icon

  4. Cyphered Gloves

    • 3
    Cyphered Gloves icon

  5. Stonefiend Shaper's Mitts

    • 3
    Stonefiend Shaper's Mitts icon

Waist

  1. Consecrated Cord

    • 20
    Consecrated Cord icon

  2. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 14
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  3. Forgeweaver's Journal Holster

    • 7
    Forgeweaver's Journal Holster icon

  4. Inquisitor's Tome of Madness

    • 4
    Inquisitor's Tome of Madness icon

  5. Burrower's Cinch

    • 2
    Burrower's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness

    • Set
    • 47
    Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness icon

  2. Razorchoke Slacks

    • 2
    Razorchoke Slacks icon

  3. Hyperlight Leggings

    • 1
    Hyperlight Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Silken Striders

    • 47
    Interloper's Silken Striders icon

  2. Membranous Slippers

    • 2
    Membranous Slippers icon

  3. Technomancer's Service Sandals

    • 1
    Technomancer's Service Sandals icon

Rings

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 26
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Logic Gate: Alpha

    • 19
    Logic Gate: Alpha icon

  3. Devout Zealot's Ring

    • 16
    Devout Zealot's Ring icon

  4. Logic Gate: Omega

    • 9
    Logic Gate: Omega icon

  5. Ring of the Panoply

    • 7
    Ring of the Panoply icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Antenna

    • 35
    Astral Antenna icon

  2. Azhiccaran Parapodia

    • 33
    Azhiccaran Parapodia icon

  3. Diamantine Voidcore

    • Set
    • 18
    Diamantine Voidcore icon

  4. Araz's Ritual Forge

    • 5
    Araz's Ritual Forge icon

  5. So'leah's Secret Technique

    • 3
    So'leah's Secret Technique icon

Main Hand

  1. Voidglass Kris

    • Set
    • 19
    Voidglass Kris icon

  2. Voidglass Spire

    • Set
    • 19
    Voidglass Spire icon

  3. Gluttonous Rondel

    • 4
    Gluttonous Rondel icon

  4. Soul-Scribe's Tabiqa Dagger

    • 2
    Soul-Scribe's Tabiqa Dagger icon

  5. Vagabond's Bounding Baton

    • Craft
    • 2
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 20
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Iris of the Dark Beyond

    • 5
    Iris of the Dark Beyond icon

  3. Acoustically Alluring Censer

    • 2
    Acoustically Alluring Censer icon

  4. Fractillus' Last Breath

    • 1
    Fractillus' Last Breath 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. Dawnthread Lining

    • 33
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 21
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 21
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  4. Duskthread Lining

    • 19
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  5. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 2
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 40
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 8
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +355 Avoidance

    • 1
    +355 Avoidance icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 50
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1090 Avoidance

    • 42
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 7
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +710 Avoidance

    • 1
    +710 Avoidance icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 50
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 37
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 13
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 35
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. +315 Critical Strike

    • 30
    +315 Critical Strike icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 24
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 17
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  2. Council's Guile

    • 12
    Council's Guile icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 11
    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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 47
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 2
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 20
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 12
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 12
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Ruby

    • 46
    Quick Ruby icon

  2. Masterful Emerald

    • 44
    Masterful Emerald icon

  3. Deadly Onyx

    • 43
    Deadly Onyx icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 43
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Ruby

    • 40
    Masterful Ruby icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Static Charge

    • 13
    Static Charge icon

  2. Spark Burst

    • 1
    Spark Burst icon

Most Played Races for Destruction Warlock M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Destruction Warlock DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Dwarf

    • 22
    Dwarf icon

  2. Orc

    • 10
    Orc icon

  3. Night Elf

    • 8
    Night Elf icon

  4. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  5. Dracthyr

    • 1
    Dracthyr icon

Hellcaller 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Hellcaller Destruction Warlocks in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 PvE.