Gear plays a major role in World of Warcraft, whether you’re a veteran player or just beginning your journey. No matter your experience level, having the right equipment is essential to taking on the challenges ahead. To help you prepare, we’ve compiled a list of the Best-in-Slot (BiS) items for Affliction Warlocks who are focusing on PvE content, including Mythic+ dungeons and raids. These powerful pieces of gear can be obtained in Patch 11.1 & Season 2, ensuring you have the best setup possible for tackling endgame content.
Recommended Gear & Stats
With loot coming from various sources and gear being limited in The War Within, aiming for a perfect Best-in-Slot setup isn’t always practical. Instead, we’ve put together a list of the top Affliction Warlock gear available in The War Within Season 2 from Mythic+ dungeons and the Liberation of Undermine raid to help you focus on key upgrades. While raid drops typically provide the most consistent high-level gear, other items can be just as strong—or even better—depending on your stats.
When picking the right gear, keep your stat priority in mind: Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility. However, don’t overlook Intellect, as a significant item level upgrade is usually worth it, even if the secondary stats aren’t perfectly optimized.
BiS Affliction Warlock Gear Pieces
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Spliced Fiendtrader’s Transcendence | Catalyst, Raid, or Great Vault |
| Neck | Semi-Charmed Amulet | Rik Reverb |
| Shoulders | Spliced Fiendtrader’s Loyal Servants | Catalyst, Raid, or Great Vault |
| Cloak | Undercircuit Racing Flag | Vexie |
| Chest | Spliced Fiendtrader’s Surgical Gown | Catalyst, Raid, or Great Vault |
| Wrist | Underparty Admission Bracelet | Rik Reverb |
| Gloves | Golden Handshakers | Chrome King Gallywix |
| Belt | Refiner’s Conveyor Belt | Sprocketmonger |
| Legs | Spliced Fiendtrader’s Skin Tights | Catalyst, Raid, or Great Vault |
| Boots | Consecrated Slippers | Tailoring |
| Ring 1 | The Jastor Diamond | Chrome King Gallywix |
| Ring 2 | Faded Championship Ring | Cauldron of Carnage |
| Trinket 1 | Eye of Kezan | Chrome King Gallywix |
| Trinket 2 | House of Cards | One-Armed Bandit |
| Main Hand | Stix’s Metal Detector | Stix Bunkjunker |
| Off-Hand | Vagabond’s Torch | Inscription |
| Staff | Alphacoil Ba-Boom Stick | Sprocketmonger |
Best in Slot Mythic+ Gear from Liberation of Undermine For Affliction Warlocks
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Spliced Fiendtrader’s Transcendence | Catalyst, Raid, or Great Vault |
| Neck | Strapped Rescue-Keg | Cinderbrew Meadery |
| Shoulders | Spliced Fiendtrader’s Loyal Servants | Catalyst, Raid, or Great Vault |
| Cloak | Chef Chewie’s Towel | Cinderbrew Meadery |
| Chest | Spliced Fiendtrader’s Surgical Gown | Catalyst, Raid, or Great Vault |
| Wrist | Gleamwax Shackles | Darkflame Cleft |
| Gloves | King’s Malicious Clutches | Darkflame Cleft |
| Belt | Honorbound Retainer’s Sash | Priory of the Sacred Flame |
| Legs | Spliced Fiendtrader’s Skin Tights | Catalyst, Raid, or Great Vault |
| Boots | Deranged Alchemist’s Slippers | The MOTHERLODE!! |
| Ring 1 | Hoop of the Blighted | The Rookery |
| Ring 2 | 85-Year Tenure Ring | Cinderbrew Meadery |
| Trinket 1 | Carved Blazikon Wax | Darkflame Cleft |
| Trinket 2 | Signet of the Priory | Priory of the Sacred Flame |
| Staff | Voltaic Stormcaller | The Rookery |
Using Puzzling Cartel Chip
For Affliction Warlocks, the best gear pieces to purchase with Puzzling Cartel Chip (Dinars) are:
The Puzzling Cartel Chip allows you to purchase raiding gear that can be upgraded to the Myth track. Puzzling Cartel Chips will be available after the release of Patch 11.1.5.
Replacing Your Cyrce's Circlet
Cyrce’s Circlet is a solid choice for Affliction Warlocks, providing valuable stats during your early and mid-progression. However, as you continue to improve your gear and reach higher item levels, you’ll likely want to replace it with a Myth ring that offers better stats. While Cyrce’s Circlet remains a strong option throughout most of your progression, its value diminishes once you obtain a ring with a higher item level and more optimized stats for your build.
Best Citrine Gems
When using Cyrce’s Circlet, you should consider the following Citrine gems for optimal performance:
Raid:
- Stormbringer’s Runed Citrine: A strong gem for general raid content.
- Fathomdweller’s Runed Citrine: Useful for encounters requiring additional versatility.
- Windsinger’s Runed Citrine: A solid option for most situations.
- Legendary Skipper’s Citrine: An alternative gem if you’re looking for a different synergy.
Note: Thunderlord’s Crackling Citrine is a great choice for single-target encounters and should be used when simming for those specific fights.
Mythic+:
- Stormbringer’s Runed Citrine: Ideal for most Mythic+ dungeons.
- Fathomdweller’s Runed Citrine: Works well in Mythic+ with its stat benefits.
- Windsinger’s Runed Citrine: A versatile gem that works in many situations.
- Legendary Skipper’s Citrine: Can be used as an alternative to other gems, based on your needs.
