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Destruction Warlock Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Destruction Warlock PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

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 12.0 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Destruction Warlocks

  1. Wúrtzèn's icon
    1
    Wúrtzèn
    Stormscale (EU)
    Orc | Hellcaller | 169 ilvl
    3921
  2. Chanibad's icon
    2
    Chanibad
    Frostmourne (US)
    Void Elf | Hellcaller | 169 ilvl
    3917
  3. Sidannyzz's icon
    3
    Sidannyzz
    Ragnaros (EU)
    Orc | Hellcaller | 169 ilvl
    3913
  4. Kiljadha's icon
    4
    Kiljadha
    Thrall (EU)
    Draenei | Hellcaller | 169 ilvl
    3849
  5. Kretosl's icon
    5
    Kretosl
    Burning Legion (EU)
    Dwarf | Hellcaller | 169 ilvl
    3838

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

  • 41% Critical Strike +369
  • 40% Haste +448
  • 78% Mastery +344
  • 6% Versatility +92

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 9% Avoidance +89
  • 3% Leech +26
  • 6% 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 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
    • 48
    Inquisitor's Portal to Madness icon

  2. Consecrated Hood

    • 1
    Consecrated Hood icon

  3. Elysian Flame Crown

    • 1
    Elysian Flame Crown icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 20
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Sin Stained Pendant

    • 8
    Sin Stained Pendant icon

  3. Ornately Engraved Amplifier

    • 7
    Ornately Engraved Amplifier icon

  4. Cabochon of the Infinite Flight

    • 6
    Cabochon of the Infinite Flight icon

  5. Chrysalis of Sundered Souls

    • 3
    Chrysalis of Sundered Souls icon

Shoulders

  1. Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness

    • Set
    • 45
    Inquisitor's Gaze of Madness icon

  2. Mounted Manacannons

    • 2
    Mounted Manacannons icon

  3. Consecrated Mantle

    • Craft
    • 1
    Consecrated Mantle icon

  4. Harmonious Spaulders

    • 1
    Harmonious Spaulders icon

  5. Sinlight Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Sinlight Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Inquisitor's Robes of Madness

    • Set
    • 47
    Inquisitor's Robes of Madness icon

  2. Frock of Spirit's Reunion

    • 2
    Frock of Spirit's Reunion icon

  3. Saboteur's Rubber Jacket

    • 1
    Saboteur's Rubber Jacket icon

Wrist

  1. Consecrated Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 40
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  2. Inquisitor's Bracelets of Madness

    • 3
    Inquisitor's Bracelets of Madness icon

  3. Auctioneer's Counting Bracers

    • 2
    Auctioneer's Counting Bracers icon

  4. Fizzlefuse Cuffs

    • 2
    Fizzlefuse Cuffs icon

  5. Singed Sievecuffs

    • 2
    Singed Sievecuffs icon

Hands

  1. Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness

    • Set
    • 33
    Inquisitor's Clutches of Madness icon

  2. Consecrated Gloves

    • 6
    Consecrated Gloves icon

  3. Cyphered Gloves

    • 3
    Cyphered Gloves icon

  4. Bloodwrath's Gnarled Claws

    • 2
    Bloodwrath's Gnarled Claws icon

  5. Codebreaker's Cunning Handwraps

    • 2
    Codebreaker's Cunning Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Consecrated Cord

    • Craft
    • 29
    Consecrated Cord icon

  2. Forgeweaver's Journal Holster

    • 6
    Forgeweaver's Journal Holster icon

  3. Burrower's Cinch

    • 5
    Burrower's Cinch icon

  4. Cord of the Dark Word

    • 4
    Cord of the Dark Word icon

  5. Inquisitor's Tome of Madness

    • 4
    Inquisitor's Tome of Madness icon

Legs

  1. Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness

    • Set
    • 49
    Inquisitor's Leggings of Madness icon

  2. Razorchoke Slacks

    • 1
    Razorchoke Slacks icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Silken Striders

    • 47
    Interloper's Silken Striders icon

  2. Inquisitor's Treads of Madness

    • 1
    Inquisitor's Treads of Madness icon

  3. Membranous Slippers

    • 1
    Membranous Slippers icon

  4. Slippers of the Woven Dusk

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 1
    Slippers of the Woven Dusk icon

Rings

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 24
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Logic Gate: Alpha

    • 17
    Logic Gate: Alpha icon

  3. Signet of the False Accuser

    • 10
    Signet of the False Accuser icon

  4. Devout Zealot's Ring

    • 9
    Devout Zealot's Ring icon

  5. Ring of the Panoply

    • 9
    Ring of the Panoply icon

Trinkets

  1. Azhiccaran Parapodia

    • 40
    Azhiccaran Parapodia icon

  2. Astral Antenna

    • 27
    Astral Antenna icon

  3. Diamantine Voidcore

    • Set
    • 18
    Diamantine Voidcore icon

  4. Araz's Ritual Forge

    • 5
    Araz's Ritual Forge icon

  5. Empowering Crystal of Anub'ikkaj

    • 3
    Empowering Crystal of Anub'ikkaj icon

Main Hand

  1. Voidglass Kris

    • Set
    • 19
    Voidglass Kris icon

  2. Voidglass Spire

    • Set
    • 17
    Voidglass Spire icon

  3. Timetwister Tulwar

    • 3
    Timetwister Tulwar icon

  4. Unceremonious Bloodletter

    • 3
    Unceremonious Bloodletter icon

  5. Vagabond's Bounding Baton

    • 3
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 20
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Fractillus' Last Breath

    • 4
    Fractillus' Last Breath icon

  3. Iris of the Dark Beyond

    • 2
    Iris of the Dark Beyond icon

  4. Nathrian Reliquary

    • 1
    Nathrian Reliquary icon

  5. Overflowing Umbral Pail

    • 1
    Overflowing Umbral Pail 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

    • 36
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 20
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 19
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  4. Duskthread Lining

    • 14
    Consecrated Cord icon

  5. Woven Dusk

    • 2
    Gloves of the Woven Dusk 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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 2
    Incandescent Essence icon

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier icon

Shoulders

  1. Greater Crane Wing Inscription

    • 2
    Greater Crane Wing Inscription icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 38
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 7
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 3
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 49
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +72 Avoidance

    • 35
    +72 Avoidance icon

  2. +66 Speed

    • 6
    +66 Speed icon

  3. +135 Leech

    • 4
    +135 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Spell Strike

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Spell Strike icon

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp

    • 1
    Shadowed Belt Clasp icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 48
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Frozen Spellthread

    • 1
    Frozen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 32
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 15
    Scout's March icon

  3. Watcher's Loam

    • 1
    Watcher's Loam icon

Rings

  1. +21 Haste

    • 35
    +21 Haste icon

  2. +21 Critical Strike

    • 30
    +21 Critical Strike icon

  3. +21 Mastery

    • 24
    +21 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 17
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 10
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Council's Guile

    • 8
    Council's Guile 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

    • 40
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 2
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 18
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 15
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 10
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Deadly Emerald

    • 49
    Deadly Emerald icon

  2. Deadly Onyx

    • 49
    Deadly Onyx icon

  3. Quick Ruby

    • 47
    Quick Ruby icon

  4. Masterful Ruby

    • 46
    Masterful Ruby icon

  5. Masterful Emerald

    • 43
    Masterful Emerald 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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Orc

    • 13
    Orc icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 8
    Dwarf icon

  3. Undead

    • 7
    Undead icon

  4. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  5. Void Elf

    • 3
    Void Elf 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top 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 Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

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.