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Frost Death Knight 2v2 PvP Guide for TWW Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Frost Death Knight PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 3.

Using data from the top 50 Frost Death Knights across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.7.

Top Frost Death Knights

  1. Covexion's icon
    1
    Covexion
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Deathbringer | 684 ilvl
    2518
  2. Nivari's icon
    2
    Nivari
    The Shatar (EU)
    Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 681 ilvl
    2515
  3. Nivari's icon
    3
    Nivari
    Moonglade (EU)
    Void Elf | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 679 ilvl
    2430
  4. Pansy's icon
    4
    Pansy
    Outland (EU)
    Void Elf | Deathbringer | 681 ilvl
    2425
  5. Ðëlétêðx's icon
    5
    Ðëlétêðx
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Kul Tiran | Rider Of The Apocalypse | 677 ilvl
    2410

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +1590
    7% Critical Strike
  • +6462
    12% Haste
  • +19239
    71% Mastery
  • +18025
    23% Versatility

Stat priority

  1. Mastery
  2. Versatility
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike

Minor Stats

  • +11
    0% Avoidance
  • +238
    0% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Frost Death Knight class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 3.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best In Slot Gear

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 2v2.

Head

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 25
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon

  3. Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask

    • Set
    • 6
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Helm

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Helm icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Faceplate

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Faceplate icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 44
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Perches

    • Set
    • 23
    Hollow Sentinel's Perches icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • 21
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 49
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Shawl

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate

    • Set
    • 29
    Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chestguard

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 19
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 46
    Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Gauntlets

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 24
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 16
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  5. Hollow Sentinel's Greatbelt

    • 2
    Hollow Sentinel's Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt

    • Set
    • 48
    Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Legguards

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 40
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Sabatons

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Logic Gate: Omega

    • 1
    Logic Gate: Omega icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 46
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 29
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 34
    Astral Gladiator's Greatsword icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Sword

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Sword icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Sword

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Sword icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Sword

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Sword icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Sword

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Sword icon

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Frost Death Knight builds for 2v2.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 85
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Duskthread Lining

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Blessed Weapon Grip

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 3 2v2 builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 38
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 3
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 2
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 45
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 3
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 44
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 4
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 45
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 45
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 5
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 64
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 25
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 7
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Rune of Razorice

    • 43
    Rune of Razorice icon

  2. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 7
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

Off Hand

  1. Rune of the Fallen Crusader

    • 9
    Rune of the Fallen Crusader icon

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 2v2.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 44
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 2
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 2
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  4. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 35
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 10
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 207
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 95
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 16
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Deadly Onyx

    • 4
    Deadly Onyx icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 4
    Versatile Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 20

  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 3
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

  3. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 3
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

  4. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

  5. Tinker: Grounded Circuitry

    • 1
    Tinker: Grounded Circuitry icon

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in 2v2 Arenas.

  1. Orc

    • 11
    Orc icon

  2. Human

    • 11
    Human icon

  3. Pandaren

    • 9
    Pandaren icon

  4. Blood Elf

    • 4
    Blood Elf icon

  5. Void Elf

    • 4
    Void Elf icon

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Frost Death Knight 2v2 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Frost Death Knights in 2v2, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 3.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 8 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.