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DEATHKNIGHT

Blood Death KnightSolo Shuffle PvP Guide

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

Updated 25 minutes ago
Midnight S1
9 players
2071 - 1827 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 2
#1
Rahbekius
Rahbekius2071
Kazzak (EU)287 iLvl
#2
Rahbekias
Rahbekias2066
Kazzak (EU)287 iLvl
#3
Rahbek
Rahbek2064
Kazzak (EU)283 iLvl
#4
Artháslegend
Artháslegend2019
Magtheridon (EU)282 iLvl
#5
Arthaslegend
Arthaslegend1974
Magtheridon (EU)282 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Blood Elf

Blood Elf

3 players

33.3%
Most Popular
#2
Kul Tiran

Kul Tiran

2 players

22.2%
2nd Most
#3
Orc

Orc

2 players

22.2%
3rd Most
#4
Void Elf

Void Elf

1 player

11.1%
4th Most
#5
Night Elf

Night Elf

1 player

11.1%
5th Most

Recommended Blood Death Knight Gear

Character Render
Highest rated player's appearance shown for illustration
Stat Priority:
Haste>Vers>Mastery>Crit
Relentless Rider's Crown

Relentless Rider's Crown(100%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet(78%)

289
Relentless Rider's Dreadthorns

Relentless Rider's Dreadthorns(100%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Drape(67%)

289
Relentless Rider's Cuirass

Relentless Rider's Cuirass(100%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Ebon Filigreed Doublet

Ebon Filigreed Doublet(11%)

1
Draconic Gladiator's Tabard

Draconic Gladiator's Tabard(22%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces(44%)

289

Relentless Rider's Bonegrasps(89%)

289
Relentless Rider's Bonegrasps

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt(44%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Legguards(56%)

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit
289
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Legguards

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Warboots(78%)

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
289
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Warboots

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(89%)

Enchant Ring - Thalassian Haste
289
Prismatic Focusing Iris
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(89%)

Enchant Ring - Thalassian Haste
289
Prismatic Focusing Iris
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(89%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(67%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Greataxe(56%)

Rune of Sanguination
289
Galactic Gladiator's Greataxe
OFF_HAND slot

Gear Summary

— Recommended tier set, embellishments, enchantments, and gems

Tier Set Bonuses

Relentless Rider's Lament

Equipped pieces:

Head:Relentless Rider's CrownRelentless Rider's Crown
Shoulder:Relentless Rider's DreadthornsRelentless Rider's Dreadthorns
Chest:Relentless Rider's CuirassRelentless Rider's Cuirass
Hands:Relentless Rider's BonegraspsRelentless Rider's Bonegrasps
2

Set: Your Blood Boil deals 8% increased damage and generates 3 Runic Power.(100%)

4

Set: Death Strike deals 8% increased damage has an 10% chance to grant a charge of Blood Boil.(100%)

Embellishments

Ring 1:Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Prismatic Focusing IrisPrismatic Focusing Iris(89%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to activate the Iris, firing a focused beam of light at your target and dealing 769 Arcane damage every second for 4 sec. Each unique gem color you have socketed empowers the Iris, causing it to deal 1% additional damage per.

Ring 2:Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Prismatic Focusing IrisPrismatic Focusing Iris(56%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to activate the Iris, firing a focused beam of light at your target and dealing 769 Arcane damage every second for 4 sec. Each unique gem color you have socketed empowers the Iris, causing it to deal 1% additional damage per.

Enchantments

Head:Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of SpeedEnchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed(89%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness(33%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(56%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(89%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(78%)
Main Hand:Rune of SanguinationRune of Sanguination(100%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Thalassian HasteEnchant Ring - Thalassian Haste(44%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Thalassian HasteEnchant Ring - Thalassian Haste(44%)

Gems

Enduring Heliotrope(78%)
Flawless Versatile Peridot(77%)

Recommended Blood Death Knight Talents

Class Talents

Death Strike(100%)
Improved Death Strike(100%)
Unholy Momentum(100%)
Wraith Walk(100%)
Icebound Fortitude(100%)
Runic Attenuation(100%)
Brittle(100%)
Veteran of the Third War(100%)
Unholy Bond(100%)
Mind Freeze(100%)
Blinding Sleet(100%)
Anti-Magic Barrier(100%)
Grip of the Dead(100%)
Unholy Endurance(100%)
Anti-Magic Zone(100%)
Asphyxiate(100%)
Icy Talons(100%)
Insidious Chill(100%)
Rune Mastery(100%)
Null Magic(100%)
Will of the Necropolis(100%)
Death's Echo(100%)
Raise Dead(89%)
Cleaving Strikes(89%)
Proliferating Chill(89%)
Runic Protection(89%)
Blood Draw(89%)
Blood Scent(78%)
Gloom Ward(56%)
Death Pact(56%)
Coldthirst(56%)
Suppression(56%)
Death Defiance(56%)

Specialization Talents

Heart Strike(100%)
Blood Boil(100%)
Bone Collector(100%)
Improved Heart Strike(100%)
Marrowrend(100%)
Vampiric Blood(100%)
Ossuary(100%)
Heartbreaker(100%)
Hemostasis(100%)
Dancing Rune Weapon(100%)
Rapid Decomposition(100%)
Improved Bone Shield(100%)
Deadly Reach(100%)
Gorefiend's Grasp(100%)
Voracious(100%)
Insatiable Blade(100%)
Everlasting Bond(100%)
Boiling Point(100%)
Coagulopathy(100%)
Iron Heart(100%)
Plague Infusion(100%)
Dance of Midnight(100%)
Bloodshot(100%)
Blood Mist(100%)
Sanguine Ground(100%)
Sanguinary Burst(89%)
Purgatory(89%)
Relish in Blood(67%)
Bloodied Blade(56%)
Perseverance of the Ebon Blade(44%)

Hero Talents: San'layn

Vampiric Strike(67%)
Bloody Fortitude(67%)
Vampiric Speed(67%)
Frenzied Bloodthirst(67%)
Thrill of Blood(67%)
Visceral Strength(67%)
Infliction of Sorrow(67%)
Incite Terror(67%)
Inevitable(67%)
The Blood is Life(67%)
Gift of the San'layn(67%)
Pact of the San'layn(67%)
Transfusion(67%)
Desecrate(44%)

PvP Talents

Last Dance(100%)
Spellwarden(89%)
Decomposing Aura(89%)
Bloodforged Armor(11%)
Strangulate(11%)

Expert Analysis: Blood Death Knight Solo Shuffle

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 9 of the highest-rated Blood Death Knight players in Solo Shuffle, rated between 1,827 and 2,071.

Blood Death Knights currently struggle most against Devourer Demon Hunters (27.8%), Retribution Paladins (39.6%), and Windwalker Monks (38.5%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Blood Elf is the most popular race for Blood Death Knight at 33%, followed by Kul Tiran (22%) and Orc (22%).

The spread is fairly even, so multiple races work well for Blood Death Knight in Solo Shuffle. Go with whichever racials fit your playstyle.

Kul Tiran players bring Haymaker, which stuns for 3 seconds and knocks the target back.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Haste and Versatility, 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.

The full 4-piece tier set (Relentless Rider's Lament) is standard for Blood Death Knight. Both the 2-piece and 4-piece bonuses are active.

Top players are doubling up on Prismatic Focusing Iris for both embellishment slots.

The most popular bloodstone is Enduring Heliotrope (78%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Versatile Peridot (77%).

Talent Insights

San'layn is the dominant hero talent tree for Blood Death Knight in Solo Shuffle, picked by 67% of top players, with 33% on Deathbringer.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Last Dance (100%), Decomposing Aura (89%), and Spellwarden (89%).