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Frost Death Knight Guide for Raid (Updated July 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Frost Death Knight for Raid in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Patch:12.0.7

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
250
Raid Runs
292
Ilvl
2.86%
Raid Popularity
149 486
Raid DPS

Frost Death Knight Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
931
Critical Strike
369
Haste
1 042
Mastery
6
Versatility
1 792
Strength
129
Avoidance
38
Leech
46
Speed
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Frost Death Knight Talents for Raid

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Icebound Fortitude1/1Death Strike1/1Raise Dead1/1Runic Attenuation1/1Improved Death Strike1/1Cleaving Strikes1/1Mind Freeze1/1Blinding Sleet1/1Gloom Ward2/2March of Darkness1/1Unholy Momentum2/2Control UndeadEnfeeble1/1ColdthirstProliferating ChillPermafrost1/1Veteran of the Third War1/1Death Pact1/1Brittle1/1Blood BondIcy Talons1/1Death NotesAnti-Magic Zone1/1Death Defiance1/1Unholy Bond1/1Ice PrisonDeath's Reach1/1AssimilationAnti-Magic Barrier1/1Grip of the DeadSuppression1/1Blood Scent1/1Unholy EnduranceOsmosis1/1Insidious Chill1/1Runic Protection1/1Blood DrawRune Mastery2/2Subduing GraspWill of the Necropolis2/2Null Magic1/1Unyielding WillDeath's Echo1/1Vestigial Shell

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Swift and Painful1/1Grim Reaper1/1Rune Carved Plates1/1Wave of Souls1/1Bind in Darkness1/1Death's Messenger1/1Dark Talons1/1Wither Away1/1Soul Rupture1/1Reaper's Mark1/1Exterminate1/1Echoing Fury1/1Deathly Blows1/1Frigid Resolve1/1
Specialization
Frost Strike1/1Obliterate1/1Howling Blast1/1Killing Machine1/1Empower Rune Weapon1/1FrostscytheArctic Assault1/1Runic Overflow1/2Frostbound Will1/1Runic CommandBiting ColdInexorable AssaultFrostreaper1/1Pillar of Frost1/1Icy Onslaught1/1Gathering StormMurderous Efficiency1/1Rage of the Frozen Champion1/1Enduring Strength1/1Frozen Dominion1/1Frigid Executioner1/1Howling Blades1/1Cryogenic Chamber1/1Frostwyrm's Fury1/1EverfrostNorthwinds1/1Bonegrinder2/2Smothering Offense1/1AvalancheIcebreaker2/2Obliteration1/1Icy Death Torrent1/1Shattering BladeHyperpyrexia1/1Killing Streak1/1The Long WinterFrostbaneBreath of Sindragosa1/1Chosen of Frostbrood4/4
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Frost Death Knight Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Frost Death Knight Best Sockets for Raid

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Frost Death Knight Best Enchants for Raid

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Frost Death Knight Recommended Raid ilvl

251
LFR
276
Normal
279
Heroic
280
Mythic

Frost Death Knight Minimum Raid ilvl

221
LFR
253
Normal
253
Heroic
253
Mythic

Frost Death Knight Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFire MageFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.80%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
3.20%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.40%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.00%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.60%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.60%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
1.60%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
1.60%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.60%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
1.60%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.60%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.60%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.60%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.60%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.60%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
1.60%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFire MageFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.20%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFire MageFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.20%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFire MageFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.20%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.20%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
1.20%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.20%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
1.20%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.20%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
1.20%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.20%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.20%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
0.80%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
0.80%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
0.80%

Frost Death Knight race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Human
    Human20.9%
  • Gnome
    Gnome15.8%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf15.4%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf13.4%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf12.7%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf9.4%
  • Worgen
    Worgen5.1%
  • Draenei
    Draenei3.1%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei1.6%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.1%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.4%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc24.9%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf21.8%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc18%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren8.6%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera5.5%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren4.7%
  • Tauren
    Tauren4.1%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne3.6%
  • Undead
    Undead3%
  • Troll
    Troll2.8%
  • Goblin
    Goblin1.9%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.1%

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How the Frost Death Knight guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Frost Death Knight raid guide is built from real boss kill logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Frost Death Knight players actually perform on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few standout kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid tier shown for Frost Death Knight comes from two factors. Performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among raid damage dealers, and popularity compares its raid pick rate against an even share across all damage specs. Strong damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Frost Death Knight raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Use the guide as a starting point and adapt the build to your fight and group.

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