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Soul Harvester Affliction Warlock Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

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

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Soul Harvester 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+ Soul Harvester Affliction Warlocks

  1. Morthymir's icon
    1
    Morthymir
    Grim Batol (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 290 ilvl
    4017
  2. Onekind's icon
    2
    Onekind
    Kazzak (EU)
    Troll | Soul Harvester | 290 ilvl
    4015
  3. Saf's icon
    3
    Saf
    The Maelstrom (EU)
    Night Elf | Soul Harvester | 290 ilvl
    4009
  4. Suntleguma's icon
    4
    Suntleguma
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Orc | Soul Harvester | 290 ilvl
    3934
  5. Kéltøz's icon
    5
    Kéltøz
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Human | Soul Harvester | 289 ilvl
    3911

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

  • 27% Critical Strike +937
  • 24% Haste +946
  • 59% Mastery +526
  • 1% Versatility +57

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 4% Avoidance +154
  • 3% Leech +89
  • 2% 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 Soul Harvester 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
    • 47
    Abyssal Immolator's Smoldering Flames icon

  2. Martyr's Crown

    • 3
    Martyr's Crown icon

Neck

  1. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 19
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  2. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 11
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  3. Eternal Voidsong Chain

    • 7
    Eternal Voidsong Chain icon

  4. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 7
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

  5. Pendant of Aching Grief

    • 5
    Pendant of Aching Grief icon

Shoulders

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Fury

    • Set
    • 14
    Abyssal Immolator's Fury icon

  2. Mantle of Dark Devotion

    • 14
    Mantle of Dark Devotion icon

  3. Nysarra's Mantle

    • 13
    Nysarra's Mantle icon

  4. Lightbinder Shoulderguards

    • 4
    Lightbinder Shoulderguards icon

  5. Viceroy's Umbral Mantle

    • Set
    • 4
    Viceroy's Umbral Mantle icon

Back

  1. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 42
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Fluxweave Cloak

    • 2
    Fluxweave Cloak icon

  3. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 2
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  4. Abyssal Immolator's Ritual Mantle

    • 1
    Abyssal Immolator's Ritual Mantle icon

  5. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 1
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe

    • Set
    • 46
    Abyssal Immolator's Dreadrobe icon

  2. Martyr's Vestments

    • Craft
    • 1
    Martyr's Vestments icon

  3. Palebone Robes

    • 1
    Palebone Robes icon

  4. Voidbender Robe

    • Set
    • 1
    Voidbender Robe icon

  5. Wraps of Umbral Descent

    • 1
    Wraps of Umbral Descent icon

Wrist

  1. Martyr's Bindings

    • 38
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  2. Abyssal Immolator's Shackles

    • 8
    Abyssal Immolator's Shackles icon

  3. Entropic Wristwraps

    • 2
    Entropic Wristwraps icon

  4. Voracious Wristwraps

    • 1
    Voracious Wristwraps icon

  5. Wraps of Watchful Wrath

    • 1
    Wraps of Watchful Wrath icon

Hands

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Grasps

    • Set
    • 48
    Abyssal Immolator's Grasps icon

  2. Martyr's Gloves

    • 2
    Martyr's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Blazing Core

    • 28
    Abyssal Immolator's Blazing Core icon

  2. Endless March Waistwrap

    • 10
    Endless March Waistwrap icon

  3. Martyr's Waistwrap

    • 8
    Martyr's Waistwrap icon

  4. Infernal Greatlock Girdle

    • 2
    Infernal Greatlock Girdle icon

  5. Arcanoweave Cord

    • Craft
    • 1
    Arcanoweave Cord icon

Legs

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Pillars

    • Set
    • 49
    Abyssal Immolator's Pillars icon

  2. Leggings of the Devouring Advance

    • 1
    Leggings of the Devouring Advance icon

Feet

  1. Abyssal Immolator's Ashwalkers

    • 12
    Abyssal Immolator's Ashwalkers icon

  2. Ice-Steeped Sandals

    • 12
    Ice-Steeped Sandals icon

  3. Dream-Scorched Striders

    • 10
    Dream-Scorched Striders icon

  4. Martyr's Slippers

    • Craft
    • 8
    Martyr's Slippers icon

  5. Slippers of the Midnight Flame

    • 6
    Slippers of the Midnight Flame icon

Rings

  1. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 36
    Occlusion of Void icon

  2. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 34
    Omission of Light icon

  3. Purloined Wedding Ring

    • 11
    Purloined Wedding Ring icon

  4. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 7
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  5. Platinum Star Band

    • 4
    Platinum Star Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Emberwing Feather

    • 49
    Emberwing Feather icon

  2. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 45
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  3. Heart of Wind

    • 4
    Heart of Wind icon

  4. Shadow of the Empyrean Requiem

    • 1
    Shadow of the Empyrean Requiem icon

  5. Vaelgor's Final Stare

    • 1
    Vaelgor's Final Stare icon

Main Hand

  1. Corespark Multitool

    • 17
    Corespark Multitool icon

  2. Aln'hara Cane

    • Craft
    • 10
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  3. Spire of the Furious Construct

    • 7
    Spire of the Furious Construct icon

  4. Blade of the Blind Verdict

    • 3
    Blade of the Blind Verdict icon

  5. Ceremonial Hexblade

    • 3
    Ceremonial Hexblade icon

Off Hand

  1. Grimoire of the Eternal Light

    • 5
    Grimoire of the Eternal Light icon

  2. Sigil of the Restless Heart

    • 2
    Sigil of the Restless Heart icon

  3. Tome of Alnscorned Regret

    • 2
    Tome of Alnscorned Regret icon

  4. Aln'hara Lantern

    • Craft
    • 1
    Aln'hara Lantern icon

  5. Nezhar's Netherclaw

    • 1
    Nezhar's Netherclaw 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

    • 86
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  2. Hunt

    • 11
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  3. Arcanoweave Cord

    • 1
    Arcanoweave Cord icon

  4. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 1
    Loa Worshiper's Band 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

    • 36
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 11
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 34
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 11
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 50
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 8
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

  2. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Herbalism

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Herbalism icon

Legs

  1. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 50
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 36
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 10
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 3
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 69
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 18
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 12
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 41
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 7
    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 Quick Garnet

    • 88
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 48
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  3. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 45
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  4. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 21
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  5. Flawless Versatile Garnet

    • 9
    Flawless Versatile Garnet 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. Dwarf

    • 8
    Dwarf icon

  2. Undead

    • 5
    Undead icon

  3. Night Elf

    • 5
    Night Elf icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 5
    Void Elf icon

  5. Orc

    • 5
    Orc icon

Soul Harvester 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 Soul Harvester 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.