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Affliction WarlockBlitz PvP Guide

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

Updated 29 minutes ago
Midnight S1
50 players
3234 - 2464 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Langneur
Langneur3234
Archimonde (EU)283 iLvl
#2
Bwc
Bwc3160
Aegwynn (EU)280 iLvl
#3
Ririanaz
Ririanaz3074
Sargeras (US)280 iLvl
#4
Оксси
Оксси3035
Soulflayer (EU)281 iLvl
#5
Ghostofnijz
Ghostofnijz3034
Eldre'Thalas (EU)284 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Night Elf

Night Elf

11 players

22%
Most Popular
#2
Void Elf

Void Elf

10 players

20%
2nd Most
#3
Orc

Orc

8 players

16%
3rd Most
#4
Undead
Undead
5 players
#5
Human
Human
4 players
#6
Dracthyr
Dracthyr
2 players
#7
Highmountain Tauren
Highmountain Tauren
2 players
#8
Gnome
Gnome
2 players
#9
Blood Elf
Blood Elf
2 players

Recommended Affliction Warlock Gear

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

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Guise(36%)

289
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet(46%)

289
Abyssal Immolator's Fury

Abyssal Immolator's Fury(82%)

289
Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak(26%)

289
Arcanoweave Lining
Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe

Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe(86%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Blinky's Collar

Blinky's Collar(6%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

Galactic Gladiator's Tabard(20%)

1
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands(32%)

289
Devouring Banding

Abyssal Immolator's Grasps(64%)

289
Abyssal Immolator's Grasps

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord(52%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord

Abyssal Immolator's Pillars(58%)

Sunfire Silk Spellthread
289
Abyssal Immolator's Pillars

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads(40%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(64%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Ring(34%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(66%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(62%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Staff(78%)

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
Hands:Abyssal Immolator's GraspsAbyssal Immolator's Grasps
Legs:Abyssal Immolator's PillarsAbyssal Immolator's Pillars
2

Set: Unstable Affliction and Seed of Corruption damage increased by 10%.(98%)

4

(4) Set: Agony starts at 2 additional stacks, and its damage is increased by 20%.(58%)

Embellishments

Wrist:Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(46%)

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.

Back:Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(36%)

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(44%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness(66%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(86%)
Legs:Sunfire Silk SpellthreadSunfire Silk Spellthread(86%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(62%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(68%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's TenacityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity(44%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's TenacityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity(42%)

Gems

Cognitive Heliotrope(76%)
Flawless Quick Lapis(48%)

Recommended Affliction Warlock Talents

Class Talents

Soul Leech(100%)
Fel Armor(100%)
Demon Skin(100%)
Demonic Fortitude(100%)
Demonic Embrace(100%)
Mortal Coil(100%)
Curse of Exhaustion(100%)
Pact of the Annihilan(100%)
Dark Pact(100%)
Demonic Circle(100%)
Pact of the Eredar(100%)
Demonic Gateway(100%)
Soul Link(100%)
Pact of the Satyr(98%)
Soulburn(98%)
Pact of Gluttony(96%)
Improved Mortal Coil(94%)
Strength of Will(94%)
Foul Mouth(90%)
Fel Domination(88%)
Fortified Soul(86%)
Frequent Traveler(82%)
Empowered Healthstone(78%)
Frequent Donor(74%)
Nightmare(74%)
Howl of Terror(72%)
Oppressive Darkness(70%)
Abyss Walker(68%)
Demonic Resilience(66%)
Gorefiend's Avarice(64%)
Infernal Beneficiary(60%)
Curse of Tongues(56%)

Specialization Talents

Agony(100%)
Seed of Corruption(100%)
Shared Agony(100%)
Unstable Affliction(100%)
Haunt(100%)
Nightfall(100%)
Creeping Death(100%)
Dark Harvest(100%)
Practiced Pestilence(100%)
Ravenous Afflictions(100%)
Summon Darkglare(98%)
Shadow of Nathreza(98%)
Improved Haunt(96%)
Sudden Onset(96%)
Death's Embrace(96%)
Niskaran Methods(90%)
Potent Soul Shards(90%)
Sacrolash's Dark Strike(88%)
Cull the Weak(88%)
Shard Instability(88%)
Absolute Corruption(84%)
Nocturnal Yield(84%)
Withering Bolt(82%)
Xavius' Gambit(80%)
Cascading Calamity(76%)
Drain Soul(72%)
Cunning Cruelty(68%)
Summoner's Embrace(64%)

Hero Talents: Soul Harvester

Demonic Soul(84%)
Necrolyte Teachings(84%)
Demoniac's Fervor(84%)
Soul Anathema(84%)
Manifested Avarice(84%)
Wicked Reaping(84%)
Sataiel's Volition(84%)
Quietus(84%)
Shadow of Death(84%)
Shared Vessel(84%)
Eternal Hunger(84%)
Friends In Dark Places(82%)
Eternal Servitude(76%)
Shared Fate(74%)

PvP Talents

Jinx(100%)
Nether Ward(58%)
Gateway Mastery(50%)
Rot and Decay(34%)
Impish Instincts(28%)
Shadow Rift(18%)
Soul Swap(4%)
Soul Rip(4%)
Essence Drain(4%)

Expert Analysis: Affliction Warlock Blitz

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Affliction Warlock players in Blitz, rated between 2,464 and 3,234.

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Night Elf is the most popular race for Affliction Warlock at 22%, followed by Void Elf (20%) and Orc (16%).

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

Void Elf players bring Spatial Rift, which tears a rift you can teleport through for creative repositioning.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Haste and Versatility, with Critical Strike 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.

The full 4-piece tier set (Reign of the Abyssal Immolator) is standard for Affliction Warlock. Both the 2-piece and 4-piece bonuses are active.

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

The most popular bloodstone is Cognitive Heliotrope (76%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Quick Lapis (48%).

Talent Insights

Soul Harvester is the dominant hero talent tree for Affliction Warlock in Blitz, picked by 84% of top players, with 16% 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 (100%), Nether Ward (58%), and Gateway Mastery (50%).