Destruction Warlock PvP Gear Guide for WotLK Classic
On this page you will find the recommended best in slot gear for a Destruction Warlock in Wrath of the Lich King Season Three.
The gear list below is following the stat priority of Hit Cap (6%) > Spell Penetration(130) > Resilience > Haste > Spell Power and will include items available exclusively from Wrath Raids, Professions, Battlegrounds and Arena PvP rewards.
This page only focuses on the best in slot gear for a PvP Destruction Warlock. You can learn more about how to leverage your unique skills by reading our full Destruction Warlock PvP guide below.
This is a list of items that are considered to be best in each slot for PvP-based content. If you are instead looking for a PvE-focused list for either pre-raid or best-in-slot gear, make sure to check out our Warlock gearing hub below. Some PvE gear is used even in PvP, allowing you to use certain items almost all of the time.
Best in Slot Gear for PvP Destruction Warlock
The items in the list below are best in slot for Phase 5. Please note that the list assumes you are Human by default. If you play another race, there will be other options listed which are better for non-Humans.
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Best Enchants for PvP Destruction Warlock
Slot | Enchantment |
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Head | Arcanum of Dominance |
Shoulders | Inscription of Dominance |
Back | Enchant Cloak - Spell Piercing |
Chest | Enchant Chest - Exceptional Resilience |
Wrists | Enchant Bracers - Superior Spellpower |
Hands | Hyperspeed Accelerators if Engineering Enchant Gloves - Exceptional Spellpower |
Waist | Eternal Belt Buckle |
Legs | Earthen Leg Armor |
Feet | Enchant Boots - Tuskarr's Vitality |
One-Handed Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Mighty Spellpower |
Rings | Enchant Ring - Greater Spellpower if Enchanting |
Best Gems for PvP Destruction Warlock
- Meta Gem — Trenchant Earthsiege Diamond
- Red Gem — Durable Ametrine
- Yellow Gem — Mystic King's Amber
- Blue Gem — Mysterious Dreadstone until 130 Spell Penetration.
Changelog
- 10 Jan. 2024: Updated for Phase 5.
- 27 Oct. 2023: Updated for Phase 4.
- 28 Sep. 2023: Guide updated for Phase 4.
- 14 Jun. 2023: Added for Phase 3.
This guide is written and maintained by Chanimal, BlizzCon Champion Warlock with Rank 1 titles since 2011, competing in AWC. He streams Warlock PvP daily on Twitch, with highlights on YouTube.
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