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Affliction Warlock3v3 PvP Guide

Discover the best race, gear and talent builds from top-rated players

Updated 35 minutes ago
Midnight S1
50 players
2611 - 2101 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Aneel
Aneel2611
Ravencrest (EU)280 iLvl
#2
Merce
Merce2602
Ravencrest (EU)280 iLvl
#3
Wallirik
Wallirik2482
Kazzak (EU)283 iLvl
#4
Rudikiaz
Rudikiaz2425
Ravencrest (EU)280 iLvl
#5
Diabølicalz
Diabølicalz2384
Stormrage (US)279 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Void Elf

Void Elf

19 players

38%
Most Popular
#2
Highmountain Tauren

Highmountain Tauren

11 players

22%
2nd Most
#3
Night Elf

Night Elf

8 players

16%
3rd Most
#4
Orc
Orc
6 players
#5
Dracthyr
Dracthyr
3 players
#6
Dark Iron Dwarf
Dark Iron Dwarf
1 player
#7
Human
Human
1 player
#8
Dwarf
Dwarf
1 player

Recommended Affliction Warlock Gear

Character Render
Highest rated player's appearance shown for illustration
Stat Priority:
Vers>Haste>Mastery>Crit
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Guise

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Guise(66%)

289
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Galactic Gladiator's Necklace

Galactic Gladiator's Necklace(58%)

289
Abyssal Immolator's Fury

Abyssal Immolator's Fury(72%)

289
Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Gladiator's Drape

Galactic Gladiator's Drape(56%)

289
Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe

Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe(72%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Stylish Black Shirt

Stylish Black Shirt(4%)

1
Guild Tabard

Guild Tabard(10%)

1
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands(44%)

289
Arcanoweave Lining

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Gloves(64%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Gloves

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord(60%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings(72%)

Sunfire Silk Spellthread
289
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads(84%)

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
289
Arcanoweave Lining
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(86%)

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
289
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Galactic Gladiator's Ring(66%)

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
289
Galactic Gladiator's Ring

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(90%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(84%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Staff(88%)

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
246
Galactic Gladiator's Staff
OFF_HAND slot

Gear Summary

— Recommended tier set, embellishments, enchantments, and gems

Tier Set Bonuses

Reign of the Abyssal Immolator

Equipped pieces:

Shoulder:Abyssal Immolator's FuryAbyssal Immolator's Fury
Chest:Abyssal Immolator's DreadrobeAbyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe
2

Set: Unstable Affliction and Seed of Corruption damage increased by 10%.(82%)

4

(4) Set: Agony starts at 2 additional stacks, and its damage is increased by 20%.(12%)

Embellishments

Boots:Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(60%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to draw in a mana wyrm that will empower you and an ally with Arcanoweave Insight, increasing your Intellect by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

Wrist:Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(58%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to draw in a mana wyrm that will empower you and an ally with Arcanoweave Insight, increasing your Intellect by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

Enchantments

Head:Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of SpeedEnchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed(70%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness(68%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(94%)
Legs:Sunfire Silk SpellthreadSunfire Silk Spellthread(94%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(80%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(82%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's TenacityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity(58%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's TenacityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity(64%)

Gems

Cognitive Heliotrope(96%)
Flawless Quick Lapis(78%)

Recommended Affliction Warlock Talents

Class Talents

Soul Leech(100%)
Fel Domination(100%)
Fel Armor(100%)
Demon Skin(100%)
Demonic Fortitude(100%)
Mortal Coil(100%)
Curse of Exhaustion(100%)
Pact of the Annihilan(100%)
Pact of the Satyr(100%)
Dark Pact(100%)
Demonic Circle(100%)
Pact of the Eredar(100%)
Demonic Resilience(100%)
Demonic Gateway(100%)
Soul Link(100%)
Pact of Gluttony(100%)
Soulburn(100%)
Demonic Embrace(98%)
Strength of Will(98%)
Frequent Traveler(98%)
Abyss Walker(96%)
Improved Mortal Coil(96%)
Oppressive Darkness(96%)
Howl of Terror(92%)
Nightmare(90%)
Foul Mouth(88%)
Frequent Donor(86%)
Empowered Healthstone(84%)
Curse of Tongues(76%)
Teachings of the Black Harvest(72%)
Fortified Soul(68%)
Infernal Beneficiary(58%)

Specialization Talents

Agony(100%)
Seed of Corruption(100%)
Shared Agony(100%)
Unstable Affliction(100%)
Haunt(100%)
Nightfall(100%)
Creeping Death(100%)
Dark Harvest(100%)
Summon Darkglare(100%)
Sacrolash's Dark Strike(100%)
Practiced Pestilence(100%)
Shard Instability(100%)
Xavius' Gambit(100%)
Cascading Calamity(100%)
Ravenous Afflictions(100%)
Death's Embrace(100%)
Withering Bolt(98%)
Improved Haunt(98%)
Shadow of Nathreza(98%)
Potent Soul Shards(98%)
Drain Soul(96%)
Summoner's Embrace(96%)
Sudden Onset(96%)
Nocturnal Yield(96%)
Niskaran Methods(96%)
Absolute Corruption(94%)
Cull the Weak(82%)
Cunning Cruelty(52%)

Hero Talents: Soul Harvester

Demonic Soul(96%)
Necrolyte Teachings(96%)
Demoniac's Fervor(96%)
Soul Anathema(96%)
Manifested Avarice(96%)
Wicked Reaping(96%)
Eternal Servitude(96%)
Sataiel's Volition(96%)
Quietus(96%)
Shadow of Death(96%)
Shared Vessel(96%)
Friends In Dark Places(94%)
Eternal Hunger(94%)
Shared Fate(92%)

PvP Talents

Jinx(94%)
Impish Instincts(76%)
Gateway Mastery(40%)
Nether Ward(38%)
Rot and Decay(22%)
Soul Swap(10%)
Soul Rip(6%)
Shadow Rift(2%)

Expert Analysis: Affliction Warlock 3v3

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Affliction Warlock players in 3v3, rated between 2,101 and 2,611.

Affliction Warlocks do well into Discipline Priests (50.2%), Windwalker Monks (51.8%), and Frost Mages (51.4%), but struggle against Retribution Paladins (49.1%), Holy Priests (48.6%), and Preservation Evokers (46.3%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Void Elf is the most popular race for Affliction Warlock at 38%, followed by Highmountain Tauren (22%) and Night Elf (16%).

The spread is fairly even, so multiple races work well for Affliction Warlock in 3v3. Go with whichever racials fit your playstyle.

Highmountain Tauren players bring Bull Rush, which charges forward, knocking down enemies for a 1.5 second stun.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Versatility and Haste, with Mastery as a third option. Since the item level of PvP gear scales in PvP, the real gearing decision comes down to picking the right items for these stats.

Most top players are running the 2-piece tier set (Reign of the Abyssal Immolator) but skipping the 4-piece, opting for stronger individual items in the remaining slots.

Top players are doubling up on Arcanoweave Lining for both embellishment slots.

The most popular bloodstone is Cognitive Heliotrope (96%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Quick Lapis (78%).

Talent Insights

Soul Harvester is the dominant hero talent tree for Affliction Warlock in 3v3, picked by 96% of top players, with 4% on Hellcaller. That's a lopsided preference, suggesting Soul Harvester is significantly stronger for PvP this season.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Jinx (94%) and Impish Instincts (76%).