Havoc Demon Hunter PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — The War Within (11.2)

The stat priority for Havoc Demon Hunter in PvP is as follows:

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

Agility is the best stat in all situations. Mastery ( Mastery: Demonic Presence) is the strongest secondary stat at all times due to it increasing your Chaos 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.

In general, as a Havoc Demon Hunter, you want to get trinkets that increase your damage or survivability. These trinkets can have a passive or on-use effect. The stat you want to be increasing is Versatility or Agility. The reason you want to increase both of these stats is because they both increase your overall damage output, and the Versatility will help you survive more easily. Here is the best gear we recommend you use as a Havoc Demon Hunter.

• Head: Charhound's Vicious Scalp
• Neck: Algari Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Shoulders: Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Cloak: Astral Gladiator's Shawl
• Chest: Charhound's Vicious Bindings
• Wrists: Astral Warmonger's Wraps
• Hands: Charhound's Vicious Felclaws
• Waist: Algari Competitor's Leather Belt - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Legs: Charhound's Vicious Hidecoat
• Feet: Algari Competitor's Leather Boots - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Ring 1: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Ring 2: Astral Gladiator's Signet
• Trinket 1: Astral Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• Weapon 1: Astral Gladiator's Warglaive
• Weapon 2: Astral Gladiator's Warglaive

Note: It is essential to be wearing 2 PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost that will increase your survivability.

As noted above, acquiring both your 2-set and 4-set bonus is crucial. It is also important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed by 50% in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances of winning. For Havoc Demon Hunter, this is your tier set:

• Reaver's Glaive damage is increased by 60% and other Physical-only damage is increased by 30%.
• Fury of the Aldrachi further empowers Blade Dance when cast after Chaos Strike, increasing slashes to 12 instead of 6.
• Reaver's Mark now stacks up to 3 times (instead of 2) and further empowers Chaos Strike when cast after Blade Dance, applying an additional stack for 100% of normal duration.

This further solidifies Aldrachi as one of the strongest hero trees and it is unlikely that Fel-Scarred will see much play

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 2 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. You want to craft this Embellishment on your boots and ring.

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.