Demonology Warlock PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets (Shadowlands / Patch 9.2.5)

The stat priority for Demonology Warlock in PvP is as follows:

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

Intellect is the best stat in all situations. Versatility is the strongest secondary stat because it increases the damage you deal and reduces the damage you take. Haste is the next strongest secondary stat at all times due to it reducing the Global Cooldown on abilities and reducing your cast time.

In general, Demonology Warlocks want to get trinkets that line up well with Summon Demonic Tyrant. These trinkets can have a passive or on-use effect. The stat you want to be increasing is Intellect. The reason you want to increase Intellect is because it drastically increases your overall damage output. Here is the best gear we recommend you using as a Demonology Warlock.

• Head: Eternal Gladiator's Silk Guise
• Neck: Eternal Gladiator's Necklace
• Shoulders: Eternal Gladiator's Silk Mantle
• Cloak: Eternal Gladiator's Drape
• Chest: Eternal Gladiator's Silk Robe
• Wrists: Eternal Gladiator's Silk Armbands
• Hands: Eternal Gladiator's Silk Gloves
• Waist: Eternal Gladiator's Silk Cord
• Legs: Eternal Gladiator's Silk Leggings
• Feet: Eternal Gladiator's Silk Treads
• Ring 1: Eternal Gladiator's Ring
• Ring 2: Stitchflesh's Misplaced Signet
• Weapon: Eternal Gladiator's Vesper

Tier set pieces are obtained in PvP from the Great Vault and can eventually be created from other items in the same slot using the Creation Catalyst. Overall, the set bonuses provides a good amount of passive damage output. Most of the gear has Haste on it, but not many with Versatility. This can result in it being easier to kill you. Here are the best pieces to get for the sets:

• Head: Horns of the Demon Star;
• Chest: Robes of the Demon Star ;
• Gloves: Grasps of the Demon Star;
• Legs: Leggings of the Demon Star.

For an in-depth analysis of the set bonuses visit here:

Note: It is important to be wearing 2 PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and Intellect boost that will increase your survivability and damage output.

Eternal Gladiator's Medallion is a mandatory trinket to have equipped at all times. This allows you to remove any crowd control on yourself. You will normally use this when you are stuck in crowd control and a teammate is at low health. Note, if you play a Human and are playing against a team with only stuns, Eternal Gladiator's Relentless Brooch is a better option.

Eternal Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity gives you Haste and has a 1-minute cooldown that increases your primary stat. This is great to use right before you activate a powerful cooldown.

Eternal Gladiator's Emblem increases your maximum health when used. This gives you an additional defensive when you think a team will be focusing you.

Eternal Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity increases your Haste and has a chance to proc your primary stat. This is an overall strong trinket, as the stat will proc often throughout an arena match.

Here are the best enchants and gems for a Demonology Warlock:

• Bracers: Enchant Bracers - Eternal Intellect
• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Soul Vitality
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility
• Weapon Enchant: Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance

Gem all of your gear with Versatile Jewel Cluster.