Unholy Death Knight DPS Gems, Enchants, and Consumables — Shadowlands 9.0.2
On this page, we list the best gems, enchants, flasks, potions, and food you can get for your Unholy Death Knight, based on your stat priority. We also give budget alternatives. This page is updated for World of Warcraft — Shadowlands 9.0.2.
Best Gems for Unholy Death Knights
You should use 
Masterful Jewel Cluster (or the cheaper 
Masterful Jewel Doublet) in all
sockets.
Best Enchants for Unholy Death Knights
| Slot | Enchantment |
|---|---|
| Weapon |  Rune of the Fallen Crusader |
| Chest | |
| Rings |
|
| Boots |
Consumables for Unholy Death Knights
Best Flasks, Oils, Potions for Unholy
Spectral Flask of Power should be used for raids and Mythic+
encounters.
Shadowcore Oil should be placed on your weapon to provide passive
damage, and also enhance the power of your combat potions.
When in combat, you have a few options for in-combat potion to use. For
both of these potions, you should have Shadowcore Oil on your weapon to
enhance their power.
Potion of Phantom Fire should be used for damage.
Potion of Empowered Exorcisms should be used in Mythic+, where you
want to focus on AoE damage.
Potion of Spectral Strength can be used as a cheaper
alternative.
Warlock Healthstones and 
Spiritual Healing Potion should be used when
at low health.
Best Food for Unholy
Use 
Iridescent Ravioli with Apple Sauce is your Mastery food buff of choice.
Best Armor Kit for Unholy
Use 
Heavy Desolate Armor Kit where you feel as though you need more
Stamina for increased survivability.
Augment Runes for Unholy
If you can afford it, you should use 
Veiled 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.
For a more detailed breakdown on Unholy Death Knight stats and how gems, enchants, and consumables interact with your stats, please check out our dedicated stat page linked below.
Changelog
- 23 Nov. 2020: Page updated for Shadowlands Release, added new enchants and oil.
- 12 Oct. 2020: Page updated for the Shadowlands pre-patch.
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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 didnt ask. You can also check out his YouTube channel.
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