Frost Death Knight DPS Gems, Enchants, and Consumables — Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.1.5
On this page, we list the best gems, enchants, flasks, potions, and food you can get for your Frost Death Knight in World of Warcraft — Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.1.5. We also give budget alternatives.
1. Best Gems for Frost Death Knights
You should use 
Masterful Tidal Amethyst (or the cheaper 
Masterful Kubiline) in all sockets.
2. Best Enchants for Frost Death Knights
| Slot | Enchantment |
|---|---|
| Rings | |
| Main-hand Weapon |  Rune of Razorice |
| Off-hand Weapon |  Rune of the Fallen Crusader |
3. Consumables for Frost Death Knights
3.1. Best Flasks and Potions for Frost
Flask of the Undertow should be used for raids along with
Potion of Bursting Blood for single target encounters and
Battle Potion of Strength for 2+ target encounters.
Warlock Healthstones and 
Coastal Healing Potion should be used when
at low health.
3.2. Best Food for Frost
You should eat from the 
Bountiful Captain's Feast (or the
personal food 
Boralus Blood Sausage) when possible,
and otherwise Mastery food (
Sailor's Pie or the cheaper
Loa Loaf).
3.3. Augment Runes for Frost
If you can afford it, you should use 
Battle-Scarred Augment Runes to
increase your primary stat. Since there is a finite amount of these runes
available, you should make sure to use them wisely and to stock up on them
for when you need them.
4. Changelog
- 16 Apr. 2019: This page has been reviewed and no changes are necessary for the release of the Crucible of Storms raid.
- 14 Dec. 2018: Updated the recommended food for the new personal food.
- 10 Dec. 2018: This page has been reviewed for Patch 8.1 and no changes are necessary.
- 26 Aug. 2018: Updated the consumables section.
- 12 Aug. 2018: Updated for Battle for Azeroth launch.
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