Destruction Warlock
PvP guide — talents, gear, gems & stats from the top EU players.
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Hero tree
Faction
Sample
Rating
0 to 4000
Based on the top 100 Destruction players · EU
Talents
58 players analysedDemon Skin98.3%
Fel Armor98.3%
Demonic Embrace98.3%
Demonic Fortitude98.3%
Mortal Coil98.3%
Demonic Gateway96.5%
Soulburn96.5%
Dark Pact96.5%
Pact of the Eredar94.8%
Pact of the Satyr94.8%
Pact of the Annihilan94.8%
Pact of Gluttony94.8%
Fel Domination94.8%
Demonic Circle93.1%
Curse of Exhaustion93.1%
Soul Link93.1%
Soul Leech93.1%
Strength of Will93.1%
Frequent Traveler89.7%
Demonic Resilience89.7%
Nightmare89.7%
Frequent Donor87.9%
Fortified Soul87.9%
Abyss Walker87.9%
Improved Mortal Coil86.2%
Howl of Terror84.5%
Empowered Healthstone81.0%
Oppressive Darkness81.0%
Teachings of the Black Harvest79.3%
Foul Mouth79.3%
Infernal Beneficiary74.1%
Fel Synergy56.9%
Gorefiend's Avarice36.2%
Pact of the Nathrezim29.3%
Curse of Tongues25.9%
Shadowfury12.1%
Burning Rush10.3%
Fiendish Stride10.3%
Ichor of Devils8.6%
Swift Artifice6.9%
Blight of Tongues6.9%
Banish5.2%
Fel Pact3.5%
Dark Accord3.5%
Empowered Drain Life3.5%
Inquisitor's Gaze1.7%
Profane Bargain1.7%
Soul Link1.7%
Sargerei Technique1.7%
Socrethar's Guile1.7%
Sweet Souls1.7%
Teachings of the Satyr1.7%
Wrathful Minion1.7%
Demonic Inspiration1.7%
Amplify Curse1.7%
Curses of Enfeeblement1.7%
Horrify1.7%
Gear
60 players sampled
Top Players
top 100 players| # | Player | Rating | Win % | Hero |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ÚnknøwnRavencrest | 2619 | 61% | Hellcaller |
| 2 |  BúttérflýRavencrest | 2618 | 55% | Hellcaller |
| 3 | KwcxRavencrest | 2535 | 63% | Hellcaller |
| 4 | KabupreokupaAggra (Português) | 2523 | 57% | Hellcaller |
| 5 | NevoxSanguino | 2454 | 52% | Hellcaller |
| 6 |  HopéléssAggra (Português) | 2398 | 55% | Diabolist |
| 7 |  ÐâñtâyRavencrest | 2397 | 52% | — |
| 8 | AatrixBlackmoore | 2365 | 64% | Hellcaller |
| 9 | AlighieriiDraenor | 2364 | 55% | Diabolist |
| 10 |  MillimOnyxia | 2317 | 61% | Hellcaller |
| 11 |  MïtaahArchimonde | 2305 | 52% | — |
| 12 |  EvadxArchimonde | 2304 | 50% | Hellcaller |
| 13 | ShutkabbqtxdKazzak | 2254 | 57% | Hellcaller |
| 14 | DarkwìngduckRavencrest | 2234 | 63% | Hellcaller |
| 15 |  GamingstarTwisting Nether | 2211 | 61% | Hellcaller |
| 16 |  МаликсSoulflayer | 2210 | 56% | Hellcaller |
| 17 | FenishíRavencrest | 2195 | 53% | — |
| 18 | ШедонSoulflayer | 2194 | 63% | Hellcaller |
| 19 | EvadxYsondre | 2163 | 51% | Hellcaller |
| 20 | OdvaaArchimonde | 2136 | 49% | — |
Destruction Warlock PvP — the short version
Based on the top 100 Destruction Warlock players in Europe 3v3 this season. Most run the Hellcaller hero tree (88%). The stat priority is Mastery > Haste > Versatility > Critical Strike. The most-taken PvP talents are Impish Instincts (84%), Nether Ward (60%) and Fel Fissure (57%). 26% play Void Elf.
- What is the best stat priority for Destruction Warlock in PvP?
- Mastery > Haste > Versatility > Critical Strike, based on what the top 100 rated Destruction Warlock players are currently gearing for.
- Which hero talents should Destruction Warlock run in arena?
- Hellcaller, taken by 88% of rated Destruction Warlock players.
- What are the best PvP talents for Destruction Warlock?
- Impish Instincts (84%), Nether Ward (60%) and Fel Fissure (57%) — the three most commonly taken across the current rated cohort.
- What is the best race for Destruction Warlock in PvP?
- Void Elf is the most played, at 26% of rated Destruction Warlock characters.