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Affliction Warlock Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Affliction Warlock PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Affliction Warlock 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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Affliction Warlocks

  1. Pigson's icon
    1
    Pigson
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 279 ilvl
    3700
  2. Saf's icon
    2
    Saf
    The Maelstrom (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 279 ilvl
    3664
  3. Arzyn's icon
    3
    Arzyn
    Malganis (US)
    Undead | Soul Harvester | 280 ilvl
    3625
  4. Arcadiaff's icon
    4
    Arcadiaff
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 280 ilvl
    3572
  5. Yunnogasai's icon
    5
    Yunnogasai
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Human | Soul Harvester | 280 ilvl
    3566

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Affliction Warlock'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

  • 24% Critical Strike +799
  • 23% Haste +880
  • 56% Mastery +474
  • 2% Versatility +107

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +111
  • 3% Leech +70
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Affliction Warlocks.

  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 Mythic+

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 Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Smoldering Flames

    • Set
    • 46
    Abyssal Immolator's Smoldering Flames icon

  2. Organized Pontificator's Mask

    • 2
    Organized Pontificator's Mask icon

  3. Gaze of the Unrestrained

    • 1
    Gaze of the Unrestrained icon

  4. Martyr's Crown

    • Craft
    • 1
    Martyr's Crown icon

Neck

  1. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 22
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  2. Eternal Voidsong Chain

    • 5
    Eternal Voidsong Chain icon

  3. Pendant of Aching Grief

    • 5
    Pendant of Aching Grief icon

  4. Amani Heartstring Pendant

    • 4
    Amani Heartstring Pendant icon

  5. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 4
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Fury

    • Set
    • 24
    Abyssal Immolator's Fury icon

  2. Mantle of Dark Devotion

    • 8
    Mantle of Dark Devotion icon

  3. Nysarra's Mantle

    • 6
    Nysarra's Mantle icon

  4. Martyr's Mantle

    • 4
    Martyr's Mantle icon

  5. Echoing Void Mantle

    • 3
    Echoing Void Mantle icon

Back

  1. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 25
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 10
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

  3. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 3
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

  4. Shroud of the Soulhunter

    • 3
    Shroud of the Soulhunter icon

  5. Abyssal Immolator's Ritual Mantle

    • 2
    Abyssal Immolator's Ritual Mantle icon

Chest

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe

    • Set
    • 46
    Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe icon

  2. Palebone Robes

    • 2
    Palebone Robes icon

  3. Despotic Raiment

    • 1
    Despotic Raiment icon

  4. Martyr's Vestments

    • Craft
    • 1
    Martyr's Vestments icon

Wrist

  1. Martyr's Bindings

    • Craft
    • 32
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  2. Abyssal Immolator's Shackles

    • 6
    Abyssal Immolator's Shackles icon

  3. Entropic Wristwraps

    • 6
    Entropic Wristwraps icon

  4. Wraps of Watchful Wrath

    • 2
    Wraps of Watchful Wrath icon

  5. Wristguards of Subterranean Moss

    • 2
    Wristguards of Subterranean Moss icon

Hands

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Grasps

    • Set
    • 47
    Abyssal Immolator's Grasps icon

  2. Martyr's Gloves

    • 1
    Martyr's Gloves icon

  3. Vilehex Bonds

    • 1
    Vilehex Bonds icon

  4. War Chaplain's Grips

    • 1
    War Chaplain's Grips icon

Waist

  1. Endless March Waistwrap

    • 16
    Endless March Waistwrap icon

  2. Martyr's Waistwrap

    • 9
    Martyr's Waistwrap icon

  3. Abyssal Immolator's Blazing Core

    • 7
    Abyssal Immolator's Blazing Core icon

  4. Braid of Salt and Fire

    • 5
    Braid of Salt and Fire icon

  5. Clasp of Compliance

    • 5
    Clasp of Compliance icon

Legs

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Pillars

    • Set
    • 48
    Abyssal Immolator's Pillars icon

  2. Leyline Leggings

    • 1
    Leyline Leggings icon

  3. Martyr's Leggings

    • Craft
    • 1
    Martyr's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Ice-Steeped Sandals

    • 18
    Ice-Steeped Sandals icon

  2. Lightbinder Treads

    • 8
    Lightbinder Treads icon

  3. Nightprey Stalkers

    • 6
    Nightprey Stalkers icon

  4. Abyssal Immolator's Ashwalkers

    • 5
    Abyssal Immolator's Ashwalkers icon

  5. Martyr's Slippers

    • Craft
    • 5
    Martyr's Slippers icon

Rings

  1. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 38
    Occlusion of Void icon

  2. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 34
    Omission of Light icon

  3. Platinum Star Band

    • 7
    Platinum Star Band icon

  4. Bifurcation Band

    • 6
    Bifurcation Band icon

  5. Purloined Wedding Ring

    • 5
    Purloined Wedding Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Emberwing Feather

    • 41
    Emberwing Feather icon

  2. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 26
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  3. Heart of Wind

    • 16
    Heart of Wind icon

  4. Soulcatcher's Charm

    • 7
    Soulcatcher's Charm icon

  5. Crucible of Erratic Energies

    • 4
    Crucible of Erratic Energies icon

Main Hand

  1. Aln'hara Cane

    • Craft
    • 29
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  2. Ceremonial Hexblade

    • 3
    Ceremonial Hexblade icon

  3. Magister's Mana Sword

    • 3
    Magister's Mana Sword icon

  4. Barbed Rootwand

    • 2
    Barbed Rootwand icon

  5. Final Grade

    • 2
    Final Grade icon

Off Hand

  1. Tome of Alnscorned Regret

    • 5
    Tome of Alnscorned Regret icon

  2. Grimoire of the Eternal Light

    • 4
    Grimoire of the Eternal Light icon

  3. Aln'hara Lantern

    • 3
    Aln'hara Lantern icon

  4. Vexamus' Expulsion Rod

    • 2
    Vexamus' Expulsion Rod icon

  5. Elderbloom Lantern

    • 1
    Elderbloom Lantern 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 Affliction Warlocks.

  1. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 58
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  2. Hunt

    • 29
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  3. Signet Of Azerothian Blessings

    • 3
    Signet of Azerothian Blessings icon

  4. Devouring Banding

    • 2
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  5. Sunfire Silk Lining

    • 2
    Adherent's Silken Shroud 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 Affliction Warlock gear in Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 24
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 9
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 18
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 5
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 4
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 47
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Wrist

  1. Enchant Bracers - Shaded Hearthing

    • 1
    Enchant Bracers - Shaded Hearthing icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 45
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 2
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  3. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 1
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 23
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 9
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 8
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 38
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 25
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 14
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 35
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 11
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage 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 Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 43
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  2. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 40
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 30
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 8
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  5. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 8
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Most Played Races for Affliction Warlock M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Affliction Warlock DPS players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Orc

    • 10
    Orc icon

  2. Undead

    • 5
    Undead icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 4
    Dwarf icon

  4. Night Elf

    • 4
    Night Elf icon

  5. Dracthyr

    • 4
    Dracthyr icon

Affliction Warlock Guide FAQ

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

How is this Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Affliction Warlocks in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 Season 1 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 PvE.