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Frost Death Knight Guide for Mythic+ (Updated May 2026)

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

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Patch:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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M+ Tier
31
M+ Runs
285
Ilvl
0.84%
M+ Popularity
111 815
M+ DPS
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Frost Death Knight Stats for Mythic+

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
342
Critical Strike
174
Haste
358
Mastery
15
Versatility
704
Strength
6
Avoidance
10
Leech
41
Speed
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Frost Death Knight Talents for Mythic+

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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 PactBrittle1/1Blood BondIcy Talons1/1Death Notes1/1Anti-Magic Zone1/1Death DefianceUnholy Bond1/1Ice PrisonDeath's Reach1/1Assimilation1/1Anti-Magic Barrier1/1Grip of the DeadSuppression1/1Blood Scent1/1Unholy EnduranceOsmosisInsidious Chill1/1Runic Protection1/1Blood DrawRune Mastery2/2Subduing GraspWill of the Necropolis2/2Null Magic1/1Unyielding WillDeath's Echo1/1Vestigial Shell1/1

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Death Knight · Frost

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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 Weapon1/1Frostscythe1/1Arctic Assault1/1Runic OverflowFrostbound Will1/1Runic CommandBiting Cold1/1Inexorable AssaultFrostreaper1/1Pillar of Frost1/1Icy OnslaughtGathering Storm1/1Murderous Efficiency1/1Rage of the Frozen Champion1/1Enduring Strength1/1Frozen Dominion1/1Frigid ExecutionerHowling 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 Mythic+

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Frost Death Knight Best Sockets for Mythic+

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Frost Death Knight Best Enchants for Mythic+

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Hands Hands

  • +3 Stamina100%

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Frost Death Knight Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

221
+2
243
+3
278
+10-12
281
+13
284
+14-15
287
+16-18
288
+19
288
+21

Frost Death Knight Best comps for Mythic+

Vengeance Demon HunterRestoration ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightSurvival Hunter
19.35%
Brewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death Knight
12.90%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon Hunter
12.90%
Blood Death KnightDiscipline PriestBalance DruidFrost Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
12.90%
Vengeance Demon HunterPreservation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightSubtlety Rogue
12.90%
Vengeance Demon HunterRestoration ShamanDevastation EvokerEnhancement ShamanFrost Death Knight
12.90%
Blood Death KnightHoly PriestFrost Death KnightFrost MageOutlaw Rogue
12.90%
Brewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkFire MageFrost Death KnightOutlaw Rogue
12.90%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerFire MageFrost Death Knight
6.45%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkFeral DruidFrost Death KnightSurvival Hunter
6.45%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death Knight
6.45%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death Knight
3.23%
Blood Death KnightRestoration DruidEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution Paladin
3.23%
Brewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkFrost Death KnightSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
3.23%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanFrost Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.23%
Brewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution Paladin
3.23%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon Hunter
3.23%
Guardian DruidHoly PaladinDevastation EvokerFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon Hunter
3.23%
Guardian DruidDiscipline PriestFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety Rogue
3.23%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinArms WarriorFrost Death KnightFury Warrior
3.23%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterFrost Death Knight
3.23%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockFrost Death Knight
3.23%
Vengeance Demon HunterRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Mage
3.23%
Guardian DruidRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerFrost Death KnightShadow Priest
3.23%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinFrost Death KnightFrost MageOutlaw Rogue
3.23%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PriestFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution Paladin
3.23%
Guardian DruidHoly PriestDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost Mage
3.23%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death Knight
3.23%
Vengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestAugmentation EvokerFrost Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.23%
Blood Death KnightRestoration DruidFrost Death KnightShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
3.23%

Frost Death Knight race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Human
    Human30.2%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf25%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf12%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf10.9%
  • Worgen
    Worgen6.8%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf5.7%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3.1%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome2.6%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1.6%
  • Draenei
    Draenei1%
  • Gnome
    Gnome0.5%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.5%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf48.7%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc15.9%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera6.7%
  • Orc
    Orc6.2%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren5.6%
  • Undead
    Undead5.1%
  • Troll
    Troll4.6%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll4.6%
  • Tauren
    Tauren1.5%
  • Goblin
    Goblin1%

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