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Havoc Demon Hunter Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Havoc Demon Hunter PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Havoc Demon Hunter DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive Blitz.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top Blitz Havoc Demon Hunters

  1. Cynthadra's icon
    1
    Cynthadra
    Frostmourne (US)
    Night Elf | Fel Scarred | 126 ilvl
    3466
  2. Typeshiet's icon
    2
    Typeshiet
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Blood Elf | Fel Scarred | 127 ilvl
    3414
  3. Stårs's icon
    3
    Stårs
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Night Elf | Fel Scarred | 158 ilvl
    3275
  4. Hddh's icon
    4
    Hddh
    Mugthol (US)
    Blood Elf | Fel Scarred | 147 ilvl
    3217
  5. Sâvêäzërøth's icon
    5
    Sâvêäzërøth
    Shadowsong (EU)
    Night Elf | Fel Scarred | 122 ilvl
    3213

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Havoc Demon Hunter's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 16% Critical Strike +76
  • 9% Haste +106
  • 85% Mastery +343
  • 25% Versatility +355

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +1
  • 13% Leech +60
  • 5% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Havoc Demon Hunters.

  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 for Blitz

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Havoc Demon Hunters in Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Charhound's Vicious Scalp

    • Set
    • 49
    Charhound's Vicious Scalp icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 37
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 2
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Charhound's Vicious Hornguards

    • Set
    • 45
    Charhound's Vicious Hornguards icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Charhound's Vicious Bindings

    • Set
    • 37
    Charhound's Vicious Bindings icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Vest

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Vest icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Jerkin

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Jerkin icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 29
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Wraps

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Wraps icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristguards

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Charhound's Vicious Felclaws

    • Set
    • 48
    Charhound's Vicious Felclaws icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 28
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Charhound's Vicious Huntbelt

    • 8
    Charhound's Vicious Huntbelt icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Belt

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Belt icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Strap icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Belt icon

Legs

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 20
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  2. Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat

    • Set
    • 17
    Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  4. Rune-Branded Legwraps

    • 1
    Rune-Branded Legwraps icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 40
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Treads icon

  3. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 2
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 89
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Devout Zealot's Ring

    • 1
    Devout Zealot's Ring icon

  5. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Warglaive

    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Warglaive icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Warglaive

    • 46
    Astral Gladiator's Warglaive icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Skewer

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Skewer icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Splitter

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Splitter icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Havoc Demon Hunters.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 91
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Duskthread Lining

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Havoc Demon Hunter gear in Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 44
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 4
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 1
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 47
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 2
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  3. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 1
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

Wrist

  1. +43 Leech

    • 45
    +43 Leech icon

  2. +66 Speed

    • 3
    +66 Speed icon

  3. +35 Leech

    • 1
    +35 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 48
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 34
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 14
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Versatility

    • 46
    +21 Versatility icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 29
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +21 Mastery

    • 14
    +21 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 21
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 16
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 12
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 21
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 15
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 13
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Havoc Demon Hunters in Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 46
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 1
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 24
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 21
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 179
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 106
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 24
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Quick Sapphire

    • 15
    Quick Sapphire icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 11
    Quick Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 7

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

Most Played Races for Havoc Demon Hunter Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Havoc Demon Hunter DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 44
    Night Elf icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 6
    Blood Elf icon

Havoc Demon Hunter Guide FAQ

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

How is this Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Havoc Demon Hunters in Blitz Battlegrounds using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.