Frost Death Knight DPS Gems, Enchants, and Consumables in Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.0.1

Table of Contents

• +Introduction
  • 1. Class Overview
  • 2. Patch 8.0.1 Changes for Frost Death Knights
  • 3. Frost Death Knight Strengths
  • 4. Frost Death Knight Weaknesses
  • 5. Contents
  • 6. Changelog
• +Easy Mode
  • 1. Foreword
  • 2. The Basics of Frost Death Knights
  • 3. Stat Choice for Frost Death Knights
  • 4. Basic Rotations for Frost Death Knights
    • 4.1. Rotation During Breath of Sindragosa
    • 4.2. Rotation outside Breath of Sindragosa
  • 5. Cooldowns for Frost Death Knights
  • 6. Azerite Traits
  • 7. Changelog
• +Spell Summary
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Main Resources of Frost Death Knights
  • 3. Frost Death Knight Basic Abilities
  • 4. Important Procs for Frost Death Knights
  • 5. Cooldowns for Frost Death Knights
• +Builds and Talents
  • 1. Talent Choices for Frost Death Knight
  • 2. Tier 1 (Level 56) Talents for Frost Death Knights
  • 3. Tier 2 (Level 57) Talents for Frost Death Knights
  • 4. Tier 3 (Level 58) Talents for Frost Death Knights
  • 5. Tier 4 (Level 60) Talents for Frost Death Knights
  • 6. Tier 5 (Level 75) Talents for Frost Death Knights
  • 7. Tier 6 (Level 90) Talents for Frost Death Knights
  • 8. Tier 7 (Level 100) Talents for Frost Death Knights
  • 9. PvP Talents (War Mode)
    • 9.1. Frost Death Knight War Mode Talents
      • 9.1.1. General PvP Talents
      • 9.1.2. Frost Death Knight PvP Talents
  • 10. Changelog
• +Azerite Traits and Armor
  • 1. Choosing Azerite Gear as a Frost Death Knight
  • 2. Choosing Azerite Traits as a Frost Death Knight
    • 2.1. How to Use this List
    • 2.2. Outer Ring Traits for Frost Death Knight
    • 2.3. A Tier
      • 2.3.1. B Tier
      • 2.3.2. C Tier
    • 2.4. Middle Ring Traits for Frost Death Knight
      • 2.4.1. A Tier
      • 2.4.2. B Tier
      • 2.4.3. C Tier
  • 3. Azerite Gear for Frost Death Knight
    • 3.1. Pre-Uldir Gear
    • 3.2. Uldir Gear
  • 4. Azerite Trait Rotation Changes and Details for Frost Death Knight
  • 5. Azerite Trait Simulations for Frost Death Knights
    • 5.1. Single-Target
    • 5.2. 3 Targets (Mythic+, etc)
  • 6. Find Azerite Armor By Trait/Power
  • 7. Changelog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Single Target Rotation for Frost Death Knights
  • 2. Multiple Target Rotation for Frost Death Knights
  • 3. Breath of Sindragosa
    • 3.1. Opener for Breath of Sindragosa
    • 3.2. Rotation During Breath of Sindragosa
  • 4. Obliteration
    • 4.1. Rotation During Pillar of Frost
  • 5. Cooldown Usage for Frost Death Knights
  • 6. Optional Read: Mastering Your Frost Death Knight
    • 6.1. Runes and Runic Power
      • 6.1.1. Runes
      • 6.1.2. Runic Power
    • 6.2. Dual-Wielding Versus Two-Handed
    • 6.3. Mastery: Frozen Heart
    • 6.4. Procs
      • 6.4.1. Killing Machine Procs
      • 6.4.2. Rime Procs
    • 6.5. Advanced Cooldown Usage
      • 6.5.1. Pillar of Frost
      • 6.5.2. Empower Rune Weapon
      • 6.5.3. Horn of Winter
  • 7. Changelog
• +Mythic+ Tips
  • 1. Frost Death Knight in Mythic+
    • 1.1. Frost Death Knight Mythic+ Rotation
    • 1.2. Frost Death Knight Utility
    • 1.3. Mythic+ Talents for Frost Death Knights
    • 1.4. Tier One Affixes
    • 1.5. Tier Two Affixes
    • 1.6. Tier Three Affixes
    • 1.7. Seasonal Affix
  • 2. Mythic+ Azerite Traits
  • 3. Changelog
• +Common and Worst Mistakes
  • 1. Capping Runes or Runic Power
  • 2. Accidentally Cancelling Breath of Sindragosa
  • 3. Not Pooling Runes for Gathering Storm
  • 4. Low Icy Talons Uptime
  • 5. Not Pooling Resources for Breath of Sindragosa
  • 6. Using Anti-Magic Shell on Non-Magical Damage
  • 7. Changelog
• +Frequently Asked Questions
  • 1. Battle for Azeroth Frequently Asked Questions
    • 1.1. Should I Have a Lot of Downtime When Playing Breath of Sindragosa?
    • 1.2. Does the Downtime of Breath of Sindragosa Decrease with Higher Haste?
    • 1.3. Why Was Frost So Powerful in the Pre-patch Compared to Now
    • 1.4. Should You Hold Pillar of Frost for Breath of Sindragosa or the Other Way Around?
  • 2. Changelog
• +Boss by Boss Strategies
  • 1. Introduction for Frost Death Knight Boss Advice in Uldir
    • 1.1. Talent Cheatsheet for Frost Death Knight in Uldir
  • 2. Taloc
    • 2.1. Suggested Talents for Frost Death Knight on Taloc
    • 2.2. Frost Death Knight Playstyle on Taloc
  • 3. M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 3.1. Suggested Talents for Frost Death Knight on M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 3.2. Frost Death Knight Playstyle on M.O.T.H.E.R.
  • 4. Fetid Devourer
    • 4.1. Suggested Talents for Frost Death Knight on Fetid Devourer
    • 4.2. Frost Death Knight Playstyle on Fetid Devourer
  • 5. Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 5.1. Suggested Talents for Frost Death Knight on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 5.2. Frost Death Knight Playstyle on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
  • 6. Vectis
    • 6.1. Suggested Talents for Frost Death Knight on Vectis
    • 6.2. Frost Death Knight Playstyle on Vectis
  • 7. Zul, Reborn
    • 7.1. Suggested Talents for Frost Death Knight on Zul, Reborn
    • 7.2. Frost Death Knight Playstyle on Zul, Reborn
  • 8. Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 8.1. Suggested Talents for Frost Death Knight on Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 8.2. Frost Death Knight Playstyle on Mythrax the Unraveler
  • 9. G'huun
    • 9.1. Suggested Talents for Frost Death Knight on G'huun
    • 9.2. Frost Death Knight Playstyle on G'huun
  • 10. Changelog
• +Stat Priority
  • 1. The Basics of Stats for Frost Death Knight
  • 2. Getting a Better Understanding of Frost Death Knight Stats
    • 2.1. Statistics Priority
  • 3. Changelog
• ×Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
  • 1. Gems for Frost Death Knights
  • 2. Enchants for Frost Death Knights
  • 3. Consumables for Frost Death Knights
  • 4. Changelog
• +Macros and Addons
  • 1. Macros
    • 1.1. Generic Macros for Death Knights
      • 1.1.1. Raise Ally
      • 1.1.2. Mind Freeze
    • 1.2. Specific Macros for Frost Death Knights
      • 1.2.1. Breath of Sindragosa Macro
      • 1.2.2. Death Grip Mouseover Macro
      • 1.2.3. Howling Blast
  • 2. Addons
    • 2.1. Generic Addons for Death Knights
      • 2.1.1. ElvUI
      • 2.1.2. Boss Mods: Deadly Boss Mods or Bigwigs
      • 2.1.3. GTFO
      • 2.1.4. Parrot or Mik's Scrolling Battle Text
      • 2.1.5. Weak Auras
      • 2.1.6. Recount / Skada / Details!
      • 2.1.7. mRunes
      • 2.1.8. Omen Threat Meter
      • 2.1.9. Grid and GridClickSets (Optional)
    • 2.2. Specific Addons for Frost Death Knights
  • 3. Changelog
• +Gear and Best in Slot
  • 1. The Importance of "Simming Yourself" as a Frost Death Knight
  • 2. Azerite Gear for Frost Death Knight
  • 3. Stats
  • 4. Trinket Simulation for Frost Death Knight
  • 5. Changelog
• +Simulations
  • 1. Disclaimer Page
  • 2. Frost Death Knight Racial Bonus Simulation
  • 3. Changelog

General Information

On this page, we present you with the best gems and enchants for a Frost Death Knight in World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth 8.0.1. We also list the best consumables (food, flasks, and potions) and profession-specific perks.

The other pages of our Frost Death Knight guide can be accessed from the table of contents on the right.

About Our Author

This guide has been written by Abyssalwave, a top level Death Knight player. He is a former US #2 hardcore raider who currently raids with Club Camel. You can also check out his YouTube channel.

1. Gems for Frost Death Knights

You should use Masterful Tidal Amethyst (or the cheaper Masterful Kubiline) in all sockets.

2. Enchants for Frost Death Knights

Slot	Enchantment
Rings	Enchant Ring - Pact of Mastery Enchant Ring - Seal of Mastery (cheaper)
Main-hand Weapon	Rune of Razorice
Off-hand Weapon	Rune of the Fallen Crusader

3. Consumables for Frost Death Knights

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.

You should eat from the Bountiful Captain's Feast (or the cheaper Galley Banquet) when possible, and otherwise Mastery food ( Sailor's Pie or the cheaper Loa Loaf).

Warlock Healthstones and Coastal Healing Potion should be used when at low health.

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

• 26 Aug. 2018: Updated the consumables section.
• 12 Aug. 2018: Updated for Battle for Azeroth launch.

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