Destruction Warlock
PvP spec overview · representation, win rates and top players from the current ladder snapshot
Affliction
DemonologyMeta by bracket
| Bracket | Pop % | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2v2 Arena | 1.0% | 52.4% |
| 3v3 Arena | 1.6% | 54.3% |
| Solo Shuffle | 3.2% | 49.3% |
| Battleground Blitz | 3.3% | 49.6% |
| Rated BG | 1.7% | 47.7% |
Spec statistics
Statistics based on 500 players · 1688–3359
Best buildBased on the top 99 players by rating (2669–3359)We analysed the strongest players of this bracket — their talents, stats, gear, gems and enchants — and put together a set you can copy.What the strongest players run. Observational data, not a promise of rating.Show the buildHide
Race
Void Elf47%×1.37
Highmountain Tauren12%×1.94
Orc10%×0.66
Night Elf9%
Faction
72%
28%
Stat priority
Versatility
Haste
Mastery
Critical Strike
Honor talents
Impish Instincts
Nether Ward
Fel Fissure
Core — taken by almost everyone
Where builds differ
Diabolic Ritual51%skip 49%
Improved Conflagrate52%skip 48%
Infernal Vitality52%skip 48%
Gloom of Nathreza52%skip 48%
Ruination53%skip 47%
Flames of Xoroth53%skip 47%
Abyssal Dominion53%skip 47%
Touch of Rancora54%skip 46%
Closest real buildCsQAMrNP5kak+EBqLfUa3dMm+uMGPwMjmtZGLMzMLzCzYWmxstYGAAwMmZmFbwAziRjZAMbxGDAAMAzsBAMzgZmZGDAAAzYGAAmZYA
Wowhead
WowheadSet taken from Youknów · Area 52 · 3359 · matches 13 of 13 slots
Gear
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth HoodE263
Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching
Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching
Abyssal Immolator's Fury246Reign of the Abyssal Immolator2/5
Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe246Reign of the Abyssal Immolator2/5Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings298+41 Intellect & +115 Stamina
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth TreadsE263Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Thalassian Competitor's Signet263Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle
Enchant Ring - Eyes of the EagleThalassian Competitor's Signet263Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle
Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Staff298Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
Set pieces
- Reign of the Abyssal Immolator2/5
- Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Embellishments
Equipment
Head
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrists
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
Main hand
- Galactic Gladiator's Staff78.6%
Thalassian Competitor's SkewerEmb4.6%
Aln'hara CaneEmb2.4%
Off hand
Gems
Flawless Quick Lapis× 2.43
Flawless Versatile Peridot× 1.14
Cognitive Heliotrope× 0.85
Flawless Quick Garnet× 0.14
Flawless Masterful Peridot× 0.12
Flawless Quick Amethyst× 0.10
Enchants
- Back✦ Goblin Glider71%
- Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul96%
- Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt86%
- Hands✦ +3 Stamina97%
- Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed74%
- Legs✦ +41 Intellect & +115 Stamina97%
- Main Hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei80%
- Ring 1✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity39%
- Ring 2✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity39%
- Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness71%
- Waist✦ Nitro Boosts100%
Builds
- 1.8%#1 · HellcallerCsQAMrNP5kak+EBqLfUa3dMm+uMGPwMjmtZGLMzMLzCzYWmxstYGAAwMmZmFbwAziRjZAMbxGDAAMAzsBAMzgZmZGDAAAzYGAAmZYAWowhead
- 1.6%#2 · Hellcaller · 3 variantsCsQAMrNP5kak+EBqLfUa3dMm+uMGPwMjmtZGLMzMLzCzYWmxstYGAAwMmZmFbYmZMzyyoZmhlhlZrxGDAAMAzsBgZmZGMzMzYAAAYGzAAwMDDWowhead
- 1.4%#3 · HellcallerCsQAMrNP5kak+EBqLfUa3dMm+uMGPwMjmtZGLMzMLzCzYWmxstYGAAwMmZmFbYmZMzyyoZmhlhlZrxGDAAMAzsBgZmZGMzMzYAAAYGzAAwMDDWowhead
- 1.4%#4 · HellcallerCsQAMrNP5kak+EBqLfUa3dMm+uMGzMjmtZGLMzMLzCzYWmxstYGAAwMmZmFbYmZMzyyoZmhlhlZrxGDAAMAzsBgZmZGMzMGDAAAzYGAAmZYAWowhead
- 0.8%#5 · HellcallerCsQAMrNP5kak+EBqLfUa3dMm+uMmxMjmlZGLMzMLjxMmlZMbLmBAAzMjZmZxCmZGzssMamZYbYZ2asxAAAjBGbAYmZmBzMzMGAAAmxMAAMGGWowhead
- 0.8%#6 · HellcallerCsQAMrNP5kak+EBqLfUa3dMm+uMGzMjmtZGLMzMLzCzYWmxstYGAAwMmZmFbwAziRjZAMbxGDAAMAzsBAMzgZmxYAAAYGzAAwMDDWowhead
- 0.6%#7 · HellcallerCsQAMrNP5kak+EBqLfUa3dMm+uMGPwMDz2MjFmZmlZhZMLzY2WMDAAYGzMziNYgZxwYGAzG2YAAgBYmNAgZGMzMzYAAAYGzAAwMDDWowhead
- 0.6%#8 · HellcallerCsQAMrNP5kak+EBqLfUa3dMm+uMGzMDz2MjFmZmlZhZMLzY2WMDAAYGzMziNMzMmZZZYmZYZYZ2M2YAAgBYmNAMzMzgZmxYAAAYGzAAwMDDWowhead
Hero talents
Hellcaller93.0%
Diabolist7.0%
Honor talents
- 26.1%
16.2%- 12.6%
- 10.6%
6.8%
Hero tree builds
Malevolence
Wither
31.3%
MalevolenceWither25.9%- Malevolence17.8%
- Malevolence15.8%
Race
- Void Elf37.2%
Orc14.2%
Human10.8%- Night Elf9.4%
- Highmountain Tauren7.4%
Undead7.0%
Goblin1.8%
Dwarf1.6%
Faction
- Alliance65.0%
- Horde35.0%
Secondary stats
Versatility876
Haste791
Mastery180
Critical Strike119
Top Destruction —
| Rank | Player | Rating | W / L | Games | Guild | Realm | 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #115 |  NíretzkáSkullcrusher | 3136 | 450/32658% | 776 | <MAKE DUROTAR GREAT AGAIN> | Skullcrusher | 0 |
| #130 | NienSkullcrusher | 3133 | 163/13056% | 293 | <MAKE DUROTAR GREAT AGAIN> | Skullcrusher | 0 |
| #144 | BaiwTichondrius | 3128 | 244/17359% | 417 | <my gosh> | Tichondrius | 0 |
| #183 |  FinnjaminMal'Ganis | 3023 | 206/18353% | 389 | <my gosh> | Mal'Ganis | 0 |
| #250 | ÐémðnícSkullcrusher | 2922 | 164/13255% | 296 | Skullcrusher | 0 | |
| #317 | YouknówArea 52 | 2866 | 814/61357% | 1427 | Area 52 | 0 | |
| #327 |  NozomxStormrage | 2860 | 328/25257% | 580 | <dgb> | Stormrage | 0 |
| #339 | ThugonomiczDemon Soul | 2849 | 152/11757% | 269 | <Chances Are We Are Drunk> | Demon Soul | 0 |
| #463 | DiabolicalzAzuremyst | 2773 | 373/32653% | 699 | <AFK in Goldshire> | Azuremyst | 0 |
| #475 | VoidchaosWhisperwind | 2768 | 407/31656% | 723 | <Unprotected Hex> | Whisperwind | 0 |