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Demonology WarlockSolo Shuffle PvP Guide

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

Updated 1 hour ago
Midnight S1
50 players
3020 - 2584 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Rikmeyzter
Rikmeyzter3020
Kazzak (EU)284 iLvl
#2
Hagazussà
Hagazussà3016
Tichondrius (US)281 iLvl
#3
Warlocktom
Warlocktom3008
Tichondrius (US)280 iLvl
#4
Woopzÿ
Woopzÿ2998
Tichondrius (US)280 iLvl
#5
Rikmêyzter
Rikmêyzter2994
Kazzak (EU)289 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Void Elf

Void Elf

15 players

30%
Most Popular
#2
Highmountain Tauren

Highmountain Tauren

11 players

22%
2nd Most
#3
Night Elf

Night Elf

6 players

12%
3rd Most
#4
Orc
Orc
6 players
#5
Dracthyr
Dracthyr
5 players
#6
Earthen
Earthen
2 players
#7
Gnome
Gnome
2 players
#8
Human
Human
2 players
#9
Dark Iron Dwarf
Dark Iron Dwarf
1 player

Recommended Demonology 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(80%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Necklace(80%)

289
Abyssal Immolator's Fury

Abyssal Immolator's Fury(56%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Drape(80%)

289
Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe

Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe(66%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Stylish Black Shirt

Stylish Black Shirt(4%)

1
Astral Gladiator's Tabard

Astral Gladiator's Tabard(8%)

1
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands(30%)

289
Arcanoweave Lining

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Gloves(72%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Gloves

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord(80%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings(84%)

Sunfire Silk Spellthread
289
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads(92%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(94%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Ring(72%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(98%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(94%)

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
2

Set: Hand of Gul'dan damage increased by 15%.(66%)

4

Set: Your Dreadstalkers deal 10% increased damage and last 3 additional sec.(16%)

Embellishments

Boots:Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(62%)

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(54%)

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(84%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness(88%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(98%)
Legs:Sunfire Silk SpellthreadSunfire Silk Spellthread(100%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(88%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(70%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's TenacityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity(52%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's TenacityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity(54%)

Gems

Cognitive Heliotrope(96%)
Flawless Quick Lapis(71%)

Recommended Demonology 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%)
Pact of the Satyr(100%)
Dark Pact(100%)
Demonic Circle(100%)
Pact of the Eredar(100%)
Demonic Resilience(100%)
Howl of Terror(100%)
Demonic Gateway(100%)
Frequent Traveler(100%)
Soul Link(100%)
Pact of Gluttony(100%)
Oppressive Darkness(100%)
Soulburn(100%)
Abyss Walker(98%)
Empowered Healthstone(98%)
Nightmare(96%)
Improved Mortal Coil(92%)
Strength of Will(92%)
Fel Domination(88%)
Teachings of the Black Harvest(88%)
Foul Mouth(88%)
Fortified Soul(84%)
Infernal Beneficiary(80%)
Frequent Donor(56%)
Curse of Tongues(46%)

Specialization Talents

Hand of Gul'dan(100%)
Call Dreadstalkers(100%)
Demoniac(100%)
Summon Felguard(100%)
Imp-erator(100%)
Rune of Shadows(100%)
Inner Demons(100%)
Summon Demonic Tyrant(100%)
Tyrant's Oblation(100%)
Flametouched(100%)
Demonic Calling(100%)
Summon Vilefiend(100%)
Grimoire: Imp Lord(100%)
Hellbent Commander(100%)
Carnivorous Stalkers(98%)
Blighted Maw(98%)
Spiteful Reconstitution(94%)
Sacrificed Souls(94%)
Master Summoner(94%)
Practiced Rituals(92%)
Fel Intellect(88%)
Power Siphon(82%)
Infernal Rapidity(82%)
Imp Gang Boss(82%)
To Hell and Back(74%)
Dominion of Argus(64%)
Mark of Shatug(56%)
Stabilized Portals(46%)

Hero Talents: Soul Harvester

Demonic Soul(64%)
Necrolyte Teachings(64%)
Demoniac's Fervor(64%)
Soul Anathema(64%)
Friends In Dark Places(64%)
Manifested Avarice(64%)
Wicked Reaping(64%)
Eternal Servitude(64%)
Sataiel's Volition(64%)
Quietus(64%)
Shadow of Death(64%)
Shared Vessel(64%)
Eternal Hunger(64%)
Shared Fate(62%)

PvP Talents

Soul Rip(80%)
Impish Instincts(74%)
Gateway Mastery(66%)
Nether Ward(54%)
Call Fel Lord(24%)
Shadow Rift(2%)

Expert Analysis: Demonology Warlock Solo Shuffle

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Demonology Warlock players in Solo Shuffle, rated between 2,584 and 3,020.

Demonology Warlocks do well into Holy Paladins (52.4%), Preservation Evokers (50.4%), and Subtlety Rogues (50.3%), but struggle against Mistweaver Monks (43.4%), Restoration Shamans (46.3%), and Marksmanship Hunters (48.4%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Void Elf is the most popular race for Demonology Warlock at 30%, followed by Highmountain Tauren (22%) and Night Elf (12%).

The spread is fairly even, so multiple races work well for Demonology Warlock in Solo Shuffle. 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 (71%).

Talent Insights

Soul Harvester is the dominant hero talent tree for Demonology Warlock in Solo Shuffle, picked by 64% of top players, with 36% on Diabolist.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Soul Rip (80%), Impish Instincts (74%), Gateway Mastery (66%), and Nether Ward (54%).