Havoc Demon Hunter PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — The War Within (11.0.5)

The stat priority for Havoc Demon Hunter in PvP is as follows:

1. Agility;
2. Mastery;
3. Versatility;
4. Haste;
5. Critical Strike.

Agility is the best stat in all situations. Mastery ( Mastery: Demonic Presence) is the strongest secondary stat at all times due to it increasing your Chaos damage and movement speed. You should also try to focus on getting Versatility. This will reduce the damage you take while increasing your overall damage.

In general, as a Havoc Demon Hunter, you want to get trinkets that increase your damage or survivability. These trinkets can have a passive or on-use effect. The stat you want to be increasing is Versatility or Agility. The reason you want to increase both of these stats is because they both increase your overall damage output, and the Versatility will help you survive more easily. Here is the best gear we recommend you use as a Havoc Demon Hunter.

• Head: Impalers of the Hypogeal Nemesis
• Neck: Algari Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Shoulders: War-Mantle of the Hypogeal Nemesis
• Cloak: Forged Warmonger's Cape
• Chest: Chestguard of the Hypogeal Nemesis
• Wrists: Forged Warmonger's Wraps
• Hands: Claws of the Hypogeal Nemesis
• Waist: Algari Competitor's Leather Belt - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Legs: Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers - - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Feet: Algari Competitor's Leather Boots - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Ring 1: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Ring 2: Forged Gladiator's Signet
• Trinket 1: Forged Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Forged Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
• Weapon 1: Algari Competitor's Pickaxe
• Weapon 2: Forged Gladiator's Warglaive

Note: It is essential to be wearing 2 PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost that will increase your survivability.

As noted above, acquiring both your 2-set and 4-set bonus is crucial. It is also important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed by 50% in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances of winning. For Havoc Demon Hunter, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Blade Dance deals 20% increased damage.
• 4-set: Chaos Strike deals 20% increased damage and has a 25% chance to reset the cooldown of Blade Dance.

4-set is not required for Havoc Demon Hunters, but getting 2-set is recommended.

Embelishments are bonuses that can be put on crafted gear. These effects can have a drastic impact on the game. You are only allowed to have 2 Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Havoc Demon Hunters:

Ascendance/ Writhing Armor Banding. While in combat, Ascendance grants 89 of a random secondary stat, stacking up to 10 times. Writhing Armor Banding doubles this affect. This combination of Embellishments is the best for Havoc Demon Hunter. Ascendance can only be crafted on a weapon.

Here are the best enchants and gems for a Havoc Demon Hunter:

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Leeching Fangs
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance
• Bracers: Enchant Bracer - Whisper of Armored Leech
• Legs: Stormbound Armor Kit
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Scout's March
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Cursed Mastery
• Main Hand Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of the Depths
• Off Hand Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of the Depths

Versatile Onyx is the best gem you can use. You also get access to 1 Meta Gem. You should use Enduring Bloodstone for the meta slot.