Demonology Warlock 2v2 PvP Guide

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 22 of the highest-rated Demonology Warlock players in 2v2, rated between 1,809 and 2,100.

Demonology Warlocks do well into Holy Paladins (51.8%), Unholy Death Knights (54.7%), and Subtlety Rogues (51.6%), but struggle against Beast Mastery Hunters (35.4%), Mistweaver Monks (37.9%), and Arms Warriors (40.6%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Orc is the most popular race for Demonology Warlock at 18%, followed by Void Elf (14%) and Highmountain Tauren (14%).

The spread is fairly even, so multiple races work well for Demonology Warlock in 2v2. 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 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.

For embellishments, the top picks are Arcanoweave Lining and Devouring Banding.

The most popular bloodstone is Cognitive Heliotrope (64%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Quick Lapis (59%).

Talent Insights

Soul Harvester is the dominant hero talent tree for Demonology Warlock in 2v2, picked by 73% of top players, with 27% on Diabolist.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Impish Instincts (86%), Soul Rip (64%), Nether Ward (59%), and Gateway Mastery (55%).