Damage specialisation · Tier C in PvP, 1.4% of the sample
A complete live guide built from rated Battle.net profiles: bracket-specific talents, PvP talents, gear, gems, enchantments, statistics and importable builds. PvE raid casts are never presented as PvP advice.
Secondary stat split across the 14 best-geared synced characters. Averaged per player, so one heavily geared character cannot define the answer for everyone.
14
Synced RBG players
795
Average rating sampled
1,969
Highest rating sampled
The three dedicated PvP slots, measured from Battle.net profiles.
Impish InstinctsTaking direct Physical damage reduces the cooldown of Demonic Circle by 3 sec. Cannot occur more than once every 5 sec.
6 players
Gateway MasteryIncreases the range of your Demonic Gateway by 20 yards, and reduces the cast time by 30%. Reduces the time between how often players can take your Demonic Gateway by 30 sec.
5 players
Fel FissureChaos Bolt creates a 5 yd wide eruption of Felfire under the target, reducing movement speed by 50% and reducing all healing received by 25% on all enemies within the fissure. Lasts 6 sec.
4 players
Nether WardSurrounds the caster with a shield that lasts 3 sec, reflecting all harmful spells cast on you.
4 players
Soul RipFracture the soul of up to 3 target players within 20 yds into the shadows, reducing their damage done by 25% and healing received by 25% for 8 sec. Souls are fractured up to 20 yds from the player's location. Players can retrieve their souls to remove this effect.
2 players
Common high-rated choices grouped by purpose. This is a PvP toolkit, not a fake raid rotation.
Ashen RemainsChaos Bolt, Shadowburn, and Incinerate deal 12% increased damage to targets afflicted by Immolate.
BackdraftConflagrate reduces the cast time of your next Incinerate, Chaos Bolt, or Soul Fire by 30%. Maximum 2 charges.
Top two choices per slot among the highest-rated hydrated profiles.
Back
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak
43% equipped · 263 ilvl
Back
Venomous Aspirant's Cloak
36% equipped · 263 ilvl
Chest
Venomous Aspirant's Silk Robe
57% equipped · 263 ilvl
Enchanted: +41 Intellect & +115 Stamina79%
Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul79%Enchanted: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness79%Only 14 synced characters play this specialisation so far, which is too few to report pick rates from.
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Unleashes a devastating blast of chaos, dealing a critical strike for 30,142 Chaos damage. Damage is further increased by your critical strike chance.
Chaos IncarnateChaos Bolt, Rain of Fire, and Shadowburn always gain at least 70% of the maximum benefit from your Mastery: Chaotic Energies.
ConflagrateTriggers an explosion on the target, dealing 11,215 Fire damage. Reduces the cast time of your next Incinerate or Chaos Bolt by 30% for 10 sec. Generates 5 Soul Shard Fragments.
Dark PactSacrifices 20% of your current health to shield you for 200% of the sacrificed health plus an additional 5,120 for 20 sec. Usable while suffering from control impairing effects.
Demon SkinYour Soul Leech absorption now passively recharges at a rate of 0.2% of maximum health every 1 sec, and may now absorb an additional 10% of maximum health. Increases your armor by 90%.
Demonic FortitudeIncreases you and your pets' maximum health by 5%.
Fel ArmorWhen Soul Leech absorbs damage, 10% of damage taken is absorbed and spread out over 5 sec. Reduces damage taken by 3.0%.
Fortified SoulSoul Leech may now absorb an additional 5% of your maximum health.
Curse of ExhaustionReduces the target's movement speed by 50% for 12 sec. Curses: A warlock can only have one Curse active per target.
Summon InfernalSummons an Infernal from the Twisting Nether, impacting for 1,629 Fire damage and stunning all enemies in the area for 2 sec. The Infernal will serve you for 30 sec, dealing 1,549 damage to all nearby enemies every 1.7 sec and generating 1 Soul Shard Fragment every 1 sec.
Howl of TerrorLet loose a terrifying howl, causing 10 enemies within 10 yds to flee in fear, disorienting them for 20 sec. Damage may cancel the effect.
Oppressive DarknessReduces the cooldown of Shadowfury by 15 sec and increases its radius by 2 yds. Reduces the cooldown of Howl of Terror by 5 sec and it now fears 5 additional enemies.
SoulburnConsumes a Soul Shard, unlocking the hidden power of your spells. Demonic Circle: Teleport: Increases your movement speed by 50% and makes you immune to snares and roots for 6 sec. Demonic Gateway: Can be cast instantly. Drain Life: Gain an absorb shield equal to the amount of healing done for 30 sec. This shield cannot exceed 30% of your maximum health. Healthstone: Increases the healing of your Healthstone by 30% and increases your maximum health by 20% for 12 sec.
Chest
Damned Necrolyte's Rattling Robes
29% equipped · 295 ilvl
Feet
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads
64% equipped · 292 ilvl
Feet
Venomous Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
14% equipped · 263 ilvl
Hands
Venomous Gladiator's Silk Gloves
43% equipped · 292 ilvl
Hands
Damned Necrolyte's Charred Grasps
36% equipped · 292 ilvl
Head
Venomous Aspirant's Silk Cover
50% equipped · 263 ilvl
Head
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Hood
14% equipped · 263 ilvl
Legs
Venomous Aspirant's Silk Leggings
71% equipped · 263 ilvl
Legs
Damned Necrolyte's Leg Bindings
14% equipped · 292 ilvl
Main Hand
Venomous Aspirant's Stave
71% equipped · 263 ilvl
Main Hand
Thalassian Competitor's Skewer
14% equipped · 263 ilvl
Neck
Venomous Aspirant's Necklace
57% equipped · 263 ilvl
Neck
Thalassian Competitor's Amulet
29% equipped · 292 ilvl
Off Hand
Thalassian Competitor's Lamp
14% equipped · 263 ilvl
Off Hand
Vessel of Last Rites
7% equipped · 308 ilvl
Ring 1
Thalassian Competitor's Signet
50% equipped · 292 ilvl
Ring 1
Venomous Aspirant's Ring
29% equipped · 263 ilvl
Ring 2
Thalassian Competitor's Signet
57% equipped · 292 ilvl
Ring 2
Venomous Aspirant's Ring
29% equipped · 263 ilvl
Shirt
Lucky Shirt
7% equipped · 1 ilvl
Shirt
Gray Woolen Shirt
7% equipped · 1 ilvl
Shoulders
Spires of the Damned Necrolyte
86% equipped · 298 ilvl
Shoulders
Mantle of Ceremonial Ascension
7% equipped · 295 ilvl
Tabard
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard
21% equipped · 1 ilvl
Tabard
Bilgewater Cartel Tabard
7% equipped · 1 ilvl
Trinket 1
Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
43% equipped · 263 ilvl
Trinket 1
Venomous Aspirant's Medallion
36% equipped · 263 ilvl
Trinket 2
Venomous Aspirant's Medallion
50% equipped · 263 ilvl
Trinket 2
Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
43% equipped · 263 ilvl
Waist
Venomous Aspirant's Silk Cord
64% equipped · 263 ilvl
Waist
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Sash
21% equipped · 292 ilvl
Wrist
Venomous Aspirant's Silk Bindings
43% equipped · 263 ilvl
Wrist
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands
36% equipped · 263 ilvl
Enchanted: Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei64%Enchanted: Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed50%Enchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity50%Enchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity29%
Cognitive Heliotrope · +23 Primary Stat and opponent's failed interrupt attempts grant Precognition86%
Flawless Versatile Peridot · +16 Haste & +7 Versatility43%
Flawless Quick Lapis · +16 Versatility & +7 Haste36%
Flawless Masterful Peridot · +16 Haste & +7 Mastery21%
Flawless Masterful Garnet · +16 Critical Strike & +7 Mastery7%
Flawless Quick Amethyst · +16 Mastery & +7 Haste7%
Powerful Eversong Diamond · +23 Primary Stat and +0.15% critical strike effectiveness per unique Midnight gem color7%Prismatic Socket7%
