Destruction Warlock DPS Gear and Best in Slot — Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.1

1. How To Effectively Compare Upgrades as an Destruction Warlock

Due to the simplicity of determining upgrades with a simulation in the current era of the game, we recommend using the popular tool Raidbots to determine which pieces of gear offer the most potential for your character. The main reason why this is a huge advantage is due to the huge number of variables that differ from character to character, such as Azerite Traits, Stat Quotients, and Scale Factors.

The Top Gear function can be especially useful, as it allows you to compare multiple items and item types to find the best combination of upgrades.

Learning to use the tools available will allow you to reach the most accurate conclusions with the least effort. It is highly recommended you avail yourself of these tools, and they will serve you well when evaluating items.

2. Best in Slot Items for Destruction Warlock

This list illustrates some of the best available pre-raid items for the Destruction Warlock specialization. We will update the list to include raid items closer to the release of Uldir.

Bear in mind that this list is a template rather than an end point. We recommend simming using the Top Gear function to find the best setup for your character, which can depend on factors such as Talents, Azerite Traits, and Stat Distribution.

Please refer to the Trinket Simulation section below for details on Trinkets.

Slot	Item	Source
Helm	Grasping Crown of the Deep	Viq'Goth (Siege of Boralus)
Shoulders	Pauldrons of Vile Corruption	Unbound Abomination (The Underrot)
Cloak	Cloak of Questionable Intent	Rixxa Fluxflame (The MOTHERLODE!!)
Chest	Inmate's Straight Robe	Overseer Korgus (Tol Dagor)
Wrists	Wraps of Everliving Fealty	Vol'kaal (Atal'Dazar)
Gloves	Handwraps of Oscillating Polarity	Galvazzt (Temple of Sethraliss)
Belt	Sailcloth Waistband	Captain Jolly (Freehold)
Legs	Rowdy Reveler's Legwraps	Coin-Operated Crowd Pummeler (The MOTHERLODE!!)
Boots	Sandswept Sandals	Adderis and Aspix (Temple of Sethraliss)
Ring #1	Band of the Ancient Dredger	Hadal Darkfathom (Siege of Boralus)
Ring #2	Seal of Questionable Loyalties	Captain Jolly (Freehold)
Weapon	Seabreeze	Galecaller Faye (Shrine of the Storm)

3. Azerite Gear for Destruction Warlock

For information about what Azerite traits to choose and what the best items are, see our Azerite page.

4. Trinkets for Destruction Warlock

Ignition Mage's Fuse is currently the best available trinket and is obtainable from Tol'Dagor. The on-use effect lines up naturally every Dark Soul: Instability. Another good option are the PvP trinkets Dread Gladiator's Badge and Dread Gladiator's Medallion. Alternatively, Balefire Branch from Waycrest Manor is another option, which lines up with Summon Infernal.

The best trinkets from World Quests and Emissary Rewards are Pearl Diver's Compass, First Mate's Spyglass, and Incessantly Ticking Clock.

The only trinket from World Bosses worth of note is Azurethos' Singed Plumage.

The last trinket worth mentioning is the World Drop BoE Leyshock's Grand Compilation.

4.1. Trinket Simulations for Destruction Warlock

4.1.1. Single Target

4.1.2. Cleave

5. Changelog