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PvP spec overview · representation, win rates and top players from the current ladder snapshot

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Meta by bracket

BracketPop %Win %
2v2 Arena0.9%52.9%
3v3 Arena1.1%54.3%
Solo Shuffle3.2%49.7%
Battleground Blitz2.1%50.0%
Rated BG1.4%52.2%

Spec statistics

Statistics based on 500 players · 1694–3108

Best buildBased on the top 100 players by rating (2554–3108)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 build

Race

  • Highmountain TaurenHighmountain Tauren25%×2.13
  • OrcOrc19%×0.78
  • HumanHuman18%×0.81
  • PandarenPandaren7%×2.80

Faction

  • Horde58%
  • Alliance42%

Stat priority

  • Versatility
  • Mastery
  • Haste
  • Critical Strike

Honor talents

  • StrangulateStrangulate
  • SpellwardenSpellwarden
  • DeliriumDelirium

Core — taken by almost everyone

  • Runic Attenuation
  • Will of the Necropolis
  • Improved Death Strike
  • Veteran of the Third War
  • Unholy Momentum
  • Death Strike
  • Rune Mastery
  • Mind Freeze
  • Icy Talons
  • Death's Echo
  • Obliteration
  • Empower Rune Weapon
  • Frostwyrm's Fury
  • Howling Blast
  • Frost Strike
  • Obliterate
  • Killing Machine
  • Bonegrinder
  • Pillar of Frost
  • Frozen Dominion
  • Frostbound Will
  • Chosen of Frostbrood
  • Swift and Painful
  • Grim Reaper
  • Wave of Souls
  • Bind in Darkness
  • Wither Away
  • Soul Rupture
  • Exterminate
  • Echoing Fury
  • Deathly Blows
  • Frigid Resolve
  • Anti-Magic Barrier
  • Gloom Ward
  • Unholy Bond
  • Killing Streak
  • Dark Talons
  • Brittle
  • Icebreaker
  • Arctic Assault
  • Breath of Sindragosa
  • Hyperpyrexia
  • Suppression
  • Null Magic
  • Blinding Sleet
  • Enduring Strength
  • Rage of the Frozen Champion
  • Frostreaper
  • Anti-Magic Zone
  • Northwinds
  • Unholy Endurance
  • Runic Protection
  • Runic Overflow
  • Asphyxiate
  • Death Pact
  • Death's Messenger
  • Blood Draw
  • Howling Blades
  • Osmosis
  • Death Defiance
  • Frigid Executioner
  • Proliferating Chill
  • Icy Onslaught

Where builds differ

  • Ride or Die!Ride or Die!50%skip 50%
  • Let Terror ReignLet Terror Reign49%skip 51%
  • Murderous EfficiencyMurderous Efficiency51%skip 49%
  • AvalancheAvalanche53%skip 47%
  • Rider's ChampionRider's Champion53%skip 47%
  • Unholy ArmamentsUnholy Armaments46%skip 54%
  • AssimilationAssimilation55%skip 45%
  • PermafrostPermafrost56%skip 44%
Closest real buildCsPAkXBWxkyfx9CbGaHonEAhLNDYmZYMzMDzyYmZYbGjmZMzMjZGzYMzgZmZMDAAAAAAAAAjZb2MbzwYhhlZ2mGaGLGzMMzAGADzMYmhBDWowhead

Set taken from Frøstgødxêêk · Icecrown · 3108 · matches 13 of 13 slots

Gear

Relentless Rider's Crown246Relentless Rider's Lament4/5Enduring HeliotropeEnchant Helm - Blessing of Speed
Thalassian Competitor's Amulet263Flawless Versatile Amethyst
Relentless Rider's Dreadthorns246Relentless Rider's Lament4/5Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Gladiator's Shawl298
Relentless Rider's Cuirass246Relentless Rider's Lament4/5Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards298Flawless Versatile Amethyst
Relentless Rider's Bonegrasps246Relentless Rider's Lament4/5
Thalassian Competitor's Plate WaistguardE263Flawless Versatile Amethyst
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves298+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina
Thalassian Competitor's Plate SabatonsE263Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Thalassian Competitor's Signet263Flawless Versatile AmethystEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
Thalassian Competitor's Signet263Flawless Versatile AmethystEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword298Rune of Razorice

Gems

Set pieces

  • Relentless Rider's Lament4/5
  • Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Embellishments

Equipment

Head

Neck

Shoulders

Back

Chest

Wrists

Hands

Waist

Legs

Feet

Rings

Trinkets

Main hand

Off hand

Gems

Enchants

  • Back✦ Goblin Glider83%
  • Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul68%
  • Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt87%
  • Hands✦ +3 Stamina93%
  • Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed72%
  • Legs✦ +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina95%
  • Main Hand✦ Rune of the Fallen Crusader38%
  • Off Hand✦ Rune of the Fallen Crusader69%
  • Ring 1✦ Zul'jin's Mastery48%
  • Ring 2✦ Zul'jin's Mastery48%
  • Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness80%
  • Waist✦ Nitro Boosts100%
  • Wrist✦ Shaded Hearthing100%

Builds

  • 4.8%#1 · DeathbringerCsPAkXBWxkyfx9CbGaHonEAhLNDYmZYMzMDzyYmZYbGjmZMzMjZGzYMzgZmZMDAAAAAAAAAjZb2MbzwYhhlZ2mGaGLGzMMzAGADzMYmhBDWowhead
  • 2.2%#2 · Deathbringer · 2 variantsCsPAkXBWxkyfx9CbGaHonEAhLNDYmZYMzMDzyYmZYbGjmZMzMjZGzYMzgZmZMDAAAAAAAAAjZb2MbzwYhhlZ2mGaGLGzMMzAGADzMYmhBDWowhead
  • 1.4%#3 · DeathbringerCsPAkXBWxkyfx9CbGaHonEAhLNDYmZYMzMDzyYmZYbGjmZMzMDzYGzMzgZmZMDAAAAAAAAAjZb2MbzwYhhlZ2mGaGLGzMMzAGADzMYmhBDWowhead
  • 1.4%#4 · DeathbringerCsPAkXBWxkyfx9CbGaHonEAhLNDYmZYMzMDzyYmZYbGDzMmZmxMjZMmZwMzMmBAAAAAAAAgxsNbmtZYswwyMbjBzYxYmhZGwAYYmBzMMYAWowhead
  • 1.4%#5 · DeathbringerCsPAkXBWxkyfx9CbGaHonEAhLNDYmZYMzMDzyYmZYbGDzMmZmhZMjZmZwMzMmBAAAAAAAAgxsNbmtZYswwyMbjBzYxYmhZGwAYYmBzMMYAWowhead
  • 1.2%#6 · DeathbringerCsPAkXBWxkyfx9CbGaHonEAhLNDYmZYMzMDzyYmZYbGjmZMzMDzYYmZGMzMzMDAAAAAAAAAjZb2MbzwYhhlZ2mGaGLGzMMzAGADzMYmhBDWowhead
  • 1.0%#7 · DeathbringerCsPAkXBWxkyfx9CbGaHonEAhLNDYmZYMzMDzyYmZYbGDzMmZmxMjZMmZwMzMmBAAAAAAAAgxsNbmtZYswwyMbjBzYxYmhZGwAYYmBzMMYAWowhead
  • 1.0%#8 · DeathbringerCsPAkXBWxkyfx9CbGaHonEAhLNDYmBjZmZYWmZmZYbGjmZMzMDzwYmZGMzMzMDAAAAAAAAAjZb2MbzwYhhlZ2mGaGLGzMMzAGADzMYmhBDWowhead

Hero talents

  • Deathbringer96.0%
  • Rider of the Apocalypse4.0%

Honor talents

  • DeliriumSpellwardenStrangulate34.2%
  • Bloodforged ArmorSpellwardenStrangulate21.4%
  • Bloodforged ArmorDeliriumStrangulate8.4%
  • DeathchillSpellwardenStrangulate5.4%
  • Dark SimulacrumSpellwardenStrangulate5.0%

Hero tree builds

  • Bind in DarknessDark TalonsDeath's MessengerDeathly BlowsEchoing FuryExterminateFrigid ResolveGrim ReaperReaper's MarkRune Carved PlatesSoul RuptureSwift and PainfulWave of SoulsWither Away54.2%
  • Bind in DarknessDark TalonsDeath's MessengerDeathly BlowsEchoing FuryExterminateFrigid ResolveGrim ReaperRune Carved PlatesSoul RuptureSwift and PainfulWave of SoulsWither Away28.6%
  • Bind in DarknessDark TalonsDeathly BlowsEchoing FuryExpelling ShieldExterminateFrigid ResolveGrim ReaperReaper's MarkRune Carved PlatesSoul RuptureSwift and PainfulWave of SoulsWither Away5.8%
  • Bind in DarknessDark TalonsDeathly BlowsEchoing FuryExpelling ShieldExterminateFrigid ResolveGrim ReaperRune Carved PlatesSoul RuptureSwift and PainfulWave of SoulsWither Away5.2%

Race

  • orcOrc23.2%
  • humanHuman21.4%
  • highmountain-taurenHighmountain Tauren14.4%
  • blood-elfBlood Elf6.8%
  • night-elfNight Elf6.4%
  • void-elfVoid Elf4.2%
  • dark-iron-dwarfDark Iron Dwarf3.6%
  • pandarenPandaren3.4%

Faction

  • HordeHorde55.2%
  • AllianceAlliance44.8%

Secondary stats

  • Versatility707
  • Mastery699
  • Haste381
  • Critical Strike229

Top Frost —US

RankPlayerRating
#75Frost Death KnightFrøstgødxêêkIcecrown3141
#95Frost Death KnightXeekRivendare3138
#182Frost Death KnightPedriWarsong3024
#199Frost Death KnightDarksimdevilTichondrius3006
#213Frost Death KnightCardiodailyThrall2982
#543Frost Death KnightExiledfreezeArea 522737
#625Frost Death KnightBinkiessKorgath2714
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#901Frost Death KnightVrykuldrShadow Council2657
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