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DEATHKNIGHT

Frost Death KnightBlitz PvP Guide

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

Updated 32 minutes ago
Midnight S1
50 players
3150 - 2445 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Honeysucklez
Honeysucklez3150
Kazzak (EU)283 iLvl
#2
Змейпнх
Змейпнх3080
Soulflayer (EU)284 iLvl
#3
Shâðømóñàrçh
Shâðømóñàrçh3078
Ravencrest (EU)280 iLvl
#4
Kroxzy
Kroxzy3066
Tarren Mill (EU)280 iLvl
#5
Ryujigoto
Ryujigoto3059
Ravencrest (EU)280 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Human

Human

14 players

28%
Most Popular
#2
Orc

Orc

10 players

20%
2nd Most
#3
Highmountain Tauren

Highmountain Tauren

6 players

12%
3rd Most
#4
Kul Tiran
Kul Tiran
3 players
#5
Night Elf
Night Elf
3 players
#6
Void Elf
Void Elf
2 players
#7
Dark Iron Dwarf
Dark Iron Dwarf
2 players
#8
Blood Elf
Blood Elf
2 players
#9
Worgen
Worgen
2 players

Recommended Frost Death Knight Gear

Character Render
Highest rated player's appearance shown for illustration
Stat Priority:
Vers>Mastery>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(68%)

289
Relentless Rider's Dreadthorns

Relentless Rider's Dreadthorns(78%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Shawl(36%)

289
Relentless Rider's Cuirass

Relentless Rider's Cuirass(72%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Precious's Ribbon

Precious's Ribbon(12%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

Galactic Gladiator's Tabard(24%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards(34%)

289

Relentless Rider's Bonegrasps(88%)

289
Relentless Rider's Bonegrasps

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle(52%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves(48%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons(32%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(74%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(72%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(62%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(40%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword(64%)

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

Ring 1:Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Prismatic Focusing IrisPrismatic Focusing Iris(46%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to activate the Iris, firing a focused beam of light at your target and dealing 1,142 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(44%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to activate the Iris, firing a focused beam of light at your target and dealing 1,142 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(60%)
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(48%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(92%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(72%)
Main Hand:Rune of the Fallen CrusaderRune of the Fallen Crusader(86%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(46%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(46%)

Gems

Enduring Heliotrope(62%)
Flawless Versatile Amethyst(39%)

Recommended Frost Death Knight Talents

Class Talents

Icebound Fortitude(100%)
Runic Attenuation(100%)
Gloom Ward(100%)
Death Strike(100%)
Mind Freeze(100%)
Improved Death Strike(100%)
Unholy Momentum(100%)
Unholy Bond(100%)
Anti-Magic Barrier(100%)
Icy Talons(100%)
Suppression(100%)
Will of the Necropolis(100%)
Rune Mastery(100%)
Death's Echo(100%)
Null Magic(100%)
Veteran of the Third War(98%)
Unholy Endurance(98%)
Blinding Sleet(96%)
Brittle(96%)
Wraith Walk(94%)
Blood Draw(94%)
Osmosis(94%)
Proliferating Chill(90%)
Asphyxiate(88%)
Runic Protection(86%)
Anti-Magic Zone(84%)
Coldthirst(82%)
Death Pact(78%)
Death Defiance(78%)
Permafrost(72%)
Grip of the Dead(70%)

Specialization Talents

Frost Strike(100%)
Obliterate(100%)
Empower Rune Weapon(100%)
Howling Blast(100%)
Frostbound Will(100%)
Frostreaper(100%)
Pillar of Frost(100%)
Enduring Strength(100%)
Frostwyrm's Fury(100%)
Bonegrinder(100%)
Chosen of Frostbrood(100%)
Obliteration(100%)
Killing Streak(100%)
Killing Machine(98%)
Arctic Assault(98%)
Frozen Dominion(98%)
Runic Overflow(96%)
Icebreaker(96%)
Hyperpyrexia(96%)
Breath of Sindragosa(96%)
Rage of the Frozen Champion(94%)
Northwinds(94%)
Frigid Executioner(92%)
Murderous Efficiency(90%)
Icy Onslaught(90%)
Howling Blades(90%)
Avalanche(76%)
Smothering Offense(56%)

Hero Talents: Deathbringer

Reaper's Mark(88%)
Wave of Souls(88%)
Bind in Darkness(88%)
Wither Away(88%)
Soul Rupture(88%)
Frigid Resolve(88%)
Swift and Painful(88%)
Grim Reaper(88%)
Exterminate(88%)
Deathly Blows(88%)
Echoing Fury(88%)
Rune Carved Plates(86%)
Death's Messenger(86%)
Dark Talons(82%)

PvP Talents

Strangulate(96%)
Spellwarden(66%)
Delirium(66%)
Deathchill(30%)
Bloodforged Armor(26%)
Death's Cold Embrace(8%)
Bitter Chill(6%)
Shroud of Winter(2%)

Expert Analysis: Frost Death Knight Blitz

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Frost Death Knight players in Blitz, rated between 2,445 and 3,150.

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Human is the most popular race for Frost Death Knight at 28%, followed by Orc (20%) and Highmountain Tauren (12%).

The spread is fairly even, so multiple races work well for Frost Death Knight in Blitz. 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 Prismatic Focusing Iris for both embellishment slots.

The most popular bloodstone is Enduring Heliotrope (62%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Versatile Amethyst (39%).

Talent Insights

Deathbringer is the dominant hero talent tree for Frost Death Knight in Blitz, picked by 88% of top players, with 12% 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 (96%), Delirium (66%), and Spellwarden (66%).