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Havoc Demon HunterBlitz PvP Guide

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

Updated 32 minutes ago
Midnight S1
50 players
3309 - 2583 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Рестинхелл
Рестинхелл3309
Gordunni (EU)283 iLvl
#2
Yermdh
Yermdh3136
Tichondrius (US)286 iLvl
#3
Peacedopice
Peacedopice3101
Drak'thul (EU)278 iLvl
#4
Venlye
Venlye3016
Ravencrest (EU)282 iLvl
#5
Nemos
Nemos2971
Emerald Dream (US)282 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Night Elf

Night Elf

42 players

84%
Most Popular
#2
Blood Elf

Blood Elf

7 players

14%
2nd Most
#3
Void Elf

Void Elf

1 player

2%
3rd Most

Recommended Havoc Demon Hunter Gear

Character Render
Highest rated player's appearance shown for illustration
Stat Priority:
Vers>Mastery>Haste>Crit
Devouring Reaver's Intake

Devouring Reaver's Intake(78%)

289
Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching
Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet(58%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

Galactic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads(22%)

289
Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending
Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

Galactic Gladiator's Shawl(40%)

289
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece(28%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Fashionable Undershirt

Fashionable Undershirt(8%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

Galactic Gladiator's Tabard(30%)

1
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps(58%)

289
Arcanoweave Lining

Galactic Gladiator's Leather Gloves(52%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Gloves

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt(60%)

289
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

Devouring Reaver's Pistons(66%)

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit
289
Devouring Reaver's Pistons

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots(68%)

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots
289
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(80%)

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

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(56%)

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

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(70%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(62%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Warglaive(82%)

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
263
Galactic Gladiator's Warglaive
Galactic Gladiator's Warglaive

Galactic Gladiator's Warglaive(82%)

246
Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Gear Summary

— Recommended tier set, embellishments, enchantments, and gems

Tier Set Bonuses

Devouring Reaver's Sheathe

Equipped pieces:

Head:Devouring Reaver's IntakeDevouring Reaver's Intake
Legs:Devouring Reaver's PistonsDevouring Reaver's Pistons
2

Set: Blade Dance damage increased by 15%.(96%)

4

(4) Set: Your haste is increased by an additional 6% during Metamorphosis.(40%)

Embellishments

Wrist:Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(48%)

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

Boots:Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(38%)

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

Enchantments

Head:Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of LeechingEnchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching(66%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's MendingEnchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending(64%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(84%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(88%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's RootsEnchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots(62%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(84%)
Off Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(80%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(34%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(38%)

Gems

Enduring Heliotrope(82%)
Flawless Masterful Lapis(50%)

Recommended Havoc Demon Hunter Talents

Class Talents

Vengeful Retreat(100%)
Bouncing Glaives(100%)
Improved Disrupt(100%)
Chaos Nova(100%)
Imprison(100%)
Blazing Path(100%)
Soul Rending(100%)
Illidari Knowledge(100%)
Pursuit(100%)
Will of the Illidari(100%)
Remorseless(100%)
Internal Struggle(100%)
First In, Last Out(100%)
Furious(100%)
Unrestrained Fury(98%)
Felblade(98%)
Soul Splitter(98%)
Darkness(98%)
Consume Magic(96%)
Focused Ire(96%)
Demonic Resilience(96%)
Sigil of Misery(94%)
Master of the Glaive(94%)
Final Breath(94%)
Felbound(84%)
Infernal Armor(82%)
Shattered Restoration(80%)
Felfire Haste(64%)
Aura of Pain(58%)
Demon Muzzle(54%)

Specialization Talents

Eye Beam(100%)
Critical Chaos(100%)
Burning Hatred(100%)
First Blood(100%)
Desperate Instincts(100%)
Demonic(100%)
The Hunt(100%)
Chaotic Transformation(100%)
Cycle of Hatred(100%)
Chaotic Disposition(100%)
Eternal Hunt(100%)
Trail of Ruin(98%)
Demon Hide(96%)
Screaming Brutality(94%)
Dancing with Fate(92%)
Furious Gaze(92%)
Isolated Prey(92%)
Accelerated Blade(88%)
Serrated Glaive(86%)
Scars of Suffering(84%)
Soulscar(84%)
Mortal Dance(82%)
A Fire Inside(76%)
Blind Fury(66%)
Initiative(64%)
Tactical Retreat(64%)
Collective Anguish(48%)
Exergy(48%)

Hero Talents: Fel-Scarred

Demonsurge(64%)
Enduring Torment(64%)
Focused Hatred(64%)
Blind Focus(64%)
Undying Embers(64%)
Burning Blades(64%)
Monster Rising(64%)
Violent Transformation(64%)
Volatile Instinct(64%)
Demonic Intensity(64%)
Untethered Fury(64%)
Wave of Debilitation(50%)
Student of Suffering(38%)
Improved Soul Rending(34%)

PvP Talents

Glimpse(94%)
Blood Moon(72%)
Reverse Magic(54%)
Rain from Above(36%)
Detainment(30%)
Cleansed by Flame(4%)
Cover of Darkness(4%)
Unending Hatred(4%)
Illidan's Grasp(2%)

Expert Analysis: Havoc Demon Hunter Blitz

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Havoc Demon Hunter players in Blitz, rated between 2,583 and 3,309.

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Night Elf is the most popular race for Havoc Demon Hunter at 84%, followed by Blood Elf (14%) and Void Elf (2%).

Night Elf at 84% usage is a clear favorite, largely thanks to Shadowmeld, which enters stealth to drop combat.

Blood Elf players bring Arcane Torrent, which removes 1 beneficial effect from all enemies within 8 yards as an AoE purge.

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.

Most top players are running the 2-piece tier set (Devouring Reaver's Sheathe) 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 Enduring Heliotrope (82%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Masterful Lapis (50%).

Talent Insights

Fel-Scarred is the dominant hero talent tree for Havoc Demon Hunter in Blitz, picked by 64% of top players, with 36% on Aldrachi Reaver.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Glimpse (94%), Blood Moon (72%), and Reverse Magic (54%).