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DEATHKNIGHT

Frost Death Knight3v3 PvP Guide

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

Updated 38 minutes ago
Midnight S1
50 players
2435 - 1910 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Jüdås
Jüdås2435
Xavius (EU)280 iLvl
#2
Toxibusta
Toxibusta2420
Area 52 (US)280 iLvl
#3
Økarun
Økarun2394
Stormrage (US)284 iLvl
#4
Xeek
Xeek2386
Rivendare (US)280 iLvl
#5
Fæïtåñ
Fæïtåñ2323
Stormrage (US)280 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Highmountain Tauren

Highmountain Tauren

16 players

32%
Most Popular
#2
Orc

Orc

11 players

22%
2nd Most
#3
Human

Human

9 players

18%
3rd Most
#4
Dark Iron Dwarf
Dark Iron Dwarf
2 players
#5
Blood Elf
Blood Elf
2 players
#6
Gnome
Gnome
2 players
#7
Void Elf
Void Elf
2 players
#8
Pandaren
Pandaren
2 players
#9
Troll
Troll
1 player

Recommended Frost Death Knight Gear

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

Relentless Rider's Crown(88%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet(84%)

289
Relentless Rider's Dreadthorns

Relentless Rider's Dreadthorns(90%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Shawl(32%)

289
Relentless Rider's Cuirass

Relentless Rider's Cuirass(62%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Sleeveless T-Shirt

Sleeveless T-Shirt(8%)

1
Astral Gladiator's Tabard

Astral Gladiator's Tabard(16%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards(54%)

289

Relentless Rider's Bonegrasps(96%)

289
Relentless Rider's Bonegrasps

Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard(46%)

289
Arcanoweave Lining
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves(62%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons(68%)

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
289
Arcanoweave Lining
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(92%)

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
289
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(82%)

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
289
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(64%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(46%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword(90%)

Rune of the Fallen Crusader
246
Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword
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: Empower Rune Weapon increases the damage of your next Obliterate by 20% or Frostscythe by 20%.(96%)

4

Set: Empower Rune Weapon recharges 20% faster and Pillar of Frost grants 1 additional charge.(82%)

Embellishments

Boots:Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons

Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(70%)

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 Strength by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

Waist:Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard

Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard

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 Strength 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(76%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(60%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(96%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(74%)
Main Hand:Rune of the Fallen CrusaderRune of the Fallen Crusader(92%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(54%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(58%)

Gems

Enduring Heliotrope(86%)
Flawless Versatile Amethyst(54%)

Recommended Frost Death Knight Talents

Class Talents

Icebound Fortitude(100%)
Runic Attenuation(100%)
Gloom Ward(100%)
Veteran of the Third War(100%)
Death Strike(100%)
Mind Freeze(100%)
Blinding Sleet(100%)
Improved Death Strike(100%)
Unholy Momentum(100%)
Unholy Bond(100%)
Icy Talons(100%)
Anti-Magic Barrier(100%)
Unholy Endurance(100%)
Asphyxiate(100%)
Suppression(100%)
Rune Mastery(100%)
Will of the Necropolis(100%)
Death's Echo(100%)
Brittle(98%)
Proliferating Chill(98%)
Osmosis(98%)
Null Magic(98%)
Anti-Magic Zone(96%)
Death Pact(96%)
Runic Protection(96%)
Blood Draw(96%)
Wraith Walk(92%)
Death Defiance(92%)
Grip of the Dead(90%)
Coldthirst(90%)
Permafrost(50%)

Specialization Talents

Frost Strike(100%)
Obliterate(100%)
Killing Machine(100%)
Arctic Assault(100%)
Empower Rune Weapon(100%)
Howling Blast(100%)
Frostbound Will(100%)
Frostreaper(100%)
Pillar of Frost(100%)
Rage of the Frozen Champion(100%)
Frostwyrm's Fury(100%)
Icebreaker(100%)
Hyperpyrexia(100%)
Bonegrinder(100%)
Chosen of Frostbrood(100%)
Obliteration(100%)
Breath of Sindragosa(100%)
Killing Streak(100%)
Enduring Strength(98%)
Frozen Dominion(98%)
Northwinds(96%)
Runic Overflow(94%)
Icy Onslaught(90%)
Frigid Executioner(90%)
Howling Blades(90%)
Avalanche(90%)
Smothering Offense(76%)
Murderous Efficiency(68%)

Hero Talents: Deathbringer

Reaper's Mark(98%)
Wave of Souls(98%)
Bind in Darkness(98%)
Wither Away(98%)
Soul Rupture(98%)
Frigid Resolve(98%)
Swift and Painful(98%)
Grim Reaper(98%)
Rune Carved Plates(98%)
Exterminate(98%)
Deathly Blows(98%)
Echoing Fury(98%)
Dark Talons(94%)
Death's Messenger(92%)

PvP Talents

Strangulate(100%)
Spellwarden(80%)
Bloodforged Armor(54%)
Delirium(40%)
Death's Cold Embrace(10%)
Bitter Chill(8%)
Deathchill(6%)
Dark Simulacrum(2%)

Expert Analysis: Frost Death Knight 3v3

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Frost Death Knight players in 3v3, rated between 1,910 and 2,435.

Frost Death Knights do well into Affliction Warlocks (54.8%), Restoration Druids (53.2%), and Subtlety Rogues (53.0%), but struggle against Marksmanship Hunters (45.3%), Enhancement Shamans (47.5%), and Arms Warriors (47.6%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Highmountain Tauren is the most popular race for Frost Death Knight at 32%, followed by Orc (22%) and Human (18%).

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

Orc players bring Hardiness, which passively reduces stun duration by 20%, one of the strongest PvP racials in the game.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Versatility and Mastery, with Haste 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 Frost Death Knight. 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 Enduring Heliotrope (86%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Versatile Amethyst (54%).

Talent Insights

Deathbringer is the dominant hero talent tree for Frost Death Knight in 3v3, picked by 98% of top players, with 2% on Rider of the Apocalypse. That's a lopsided preference, suggesting Deathbringer is significantly stronger for PvP this season.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Strangulate (100%), Spellwarden (80%), and Bloodforged Armor (54%).