Devourer Demon Hunter PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — Midnight Pre-Patch (12.0)
Choosing your gear carefully is important for your Havoc Demon Hunter in PvP. We give you a stat priority to help you choose items with the right stats, followed by advice on how to choose the rest of your gear and your trinkets.
This page is part of our Havoc Demon Hunter PvP Guide.
Stat Priority for Devourer Demon Hunters in PvP
The stat priority for Devourer Demon Hunter in PvP is as follows:
- Intellect
- Mastery;
- Versatility;
- Haste;
- Critical Strike.
Intellect is the best stat in all situations. Mastery (
Mastery: Monster Within)
increases your Cosmic damage and movement speed. You should also try to focus on getting Versatility.
This will reduce the damage you take while increasing your overall damage.
Note: this priority is subject to change
Gear Recommendations
General Guidelines
In general, as a Devourer Demon Hunter, you want to prioritize gearing for mastery and versatility. This is always subject to change, but for the most part, your gearing follows the same approach as Havoc.
Note: It is essential to be wearing 2 PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost that will increase your survivability.
Devourer Demon Hunter Embellishments
Embellishments are bonuses that can be put on crafted gear. These effects can have a drastic impact on the game. You are only allowed to have two Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Havoc Demon Hunters:
Elemental Focusing Lens. This Embellishment causes your damaging spells and abilities to have a chance to deal damage to your target. This is a flat increase to your overall damage output.
Gems and Enchants
Here are the best enchants and gems for a Havoc Demon Hunter:
- Cloak:
Enchant Cloak - Chant of Leeching Fangs - Chest:
Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance - Bracers:
Enchant Bracer - Whisper of Armored Leech - Legs:
Stormbound Armor Kit - Boots:
Enchant Boots - Scout's March - Rings:
Enchant Ring - Cursed Mastery - Main Hand Weapon:
Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power - Off Hand Weapon:
Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power
Versatile Onyx is the best gem you can use. You also get access to 1 Meta Gem. You should use
Enduring Bloodstone for the meta slot.
Changelog
- 19 Jan. 2026: Updated for Midnight Pre-patch
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