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Unholy DeathKnight Guide (Updated February 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Unholy DeathKnight in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Unholy DeathKnight Guide for Raid Patch 12.0.1

DeathKnight Banner
3 402
Raid Runs
169
Ilvl
8.56%
Raid Popularity
44 706
Raid DPS

Unholy DeathKnight Stats for Raid

367
Critical Strike
240
Haste
432
Mastery
42
Versatility
581
Strength
52
Avoidance
34
Leech
40
Speed

Unholy DeathKnight Talents for Raid

Copy Talents Code
CwPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMjZMGDzyMzMTzmxYMjZAAAAAAAAYGmZAwyMzMz2MzYGDwmZBGAMbM0YBAzAAzMjZAMDmB
Runs:554Popularity:16.28%
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CwPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwMjZMGDz2MzMTzmxYMjZAAAAAAAAYGmZAwyMzMz2MzYGDwmZBGAMbM0YBAzAAzMjZAMDmB
Runs:352Popularity:10.35%
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CwPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmhZMDDzmZmZa2MzYMjBAAAAAAAgZGmZAwyMGz2MzYGzA2MLwAgZjhGLAYGAYmZMDgZGmB
Runs:180Popularity:5.29%
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Unholy DeathKnight Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask
Head
Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask
Runs: 3 367
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Neck
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 1 596
Hollow Sentinel's Perches
Shoulder
Hollow Sentinel's Perches
Runs: 3 261
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 3 402
Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate
Chest
Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate
Runs: 3 346
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 2 855
Photon Sabre Prime
Main Hand
Photon Sabre Prime
Runs: 1 206
Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets
Hands
Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets
Runs: 1 104
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 1 812
Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt
Legs
Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt
Runs: 3 291
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 3 113
Logic Gate: Alpha
Finger
Logic Gate: Alpha
Runs: 2 046
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 1 725
Astral Antenna
Trinket
Astral Antenna
Runs: 3 115
Cursed Stone Idol
Trinket
Cursed Stone Idol
Runs: 2 017

Best Unholy DeathKnight Main Hand Weapons Items

Photon Sabre Prime
Photon Sabre Prime
Runs: 1 206
Maw of the Void
Maw of the Void
Runs: 746
Charged Claymore
Charged Claymore
Runs: 442

Best Unholy DeathKnight Finger Items

Logic Gate: Alpha
Logic Gate: Alpha
Runs: 2 046
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 1 725
Logic Gate: Omega
Logic Gate: Omega
Runs: 1 640

Best Unholy DeathKnight Trinkets Items

Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 3 115
Cursed Stone Idol
Cursed Stone Idol
Runs: 2 017
Araz's Ritual Forge
Araz's Ritual Forge
Runs: 789
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Recommended Average Item Levels for Unholy DeathKnight to Complete the Raid

125
LFR
134
Normal
147
Heroic
163
Mythic

Unholy DeathKnight Guide for Mythic+ Patch 12.0.1

DeathKnight Banner
482
M+ Runs
169
Ilvl
8.6%
M+ Popularity
52 104
M+ DPS

Unholy DeathKnight Stats for Mythic+

49
Critical Strike
37
Haste
61
Mastery
6
Versatility
82
Strength
8
Avoidance
5
Leech
5
Speed

Unholy DeathKnight Talents for Mythic+

Copy Talents Code
CwPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmhZMmZYWmZmZaYMmZGDAAAAAAAAzMYGAsMMzsNzMGGgFzCMAY2YoxCGwMAMzMzwAYGMD
Runs:59Popularity:12.24%
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CwPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmhZMGDz2MzMTDjxMzYGAAAAAAAAzMYGAsMMzsNzMmxMGYghFNAw2gNMgZAYMzMMYmBYG
Runs:15Popularity:3.11%
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CwPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYmBjxYY2mZmZaYmxMzYGAAAAAAAAzMYGAsMMzsNzMmxMGYghFNAw2gNMgZAYMzMMYmBYG
Runs:11Popularity:2.28%
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Unholy DeathKnight Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask
Head
Hollow Sentinel's Stonemask
Runs: 474
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Neck
Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 246
Hollow Sentinel's Perches
Shoulder
Hollow Sentinel's Perches
Runs: 467
Reshii Wraps
Back
Reshii Wraps
Runs: 482
Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate
Chest
Hollow Sentinel's Breastplate
Runs: 475
Everforged Vambraces
Wrist
Everforged Vambraces
Runs: 381
Photon Sabre Prime
Main Hand
Photon Sabre Prime
Runs: 172
Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets
Hands
Hollow Sentinel's Gauntlets
Runs: 154
Everforged Greatbelt
Waist
Everforged Greatbelt
Runs: 265
Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt
Legs
Hollow Sentinel's Stonekilt
Runs: 463
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Feet
Interloper's Plated Sabatons
Runs: 389
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Finger
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 308
Logic Gate: Alpha
Finger
Logic Gate: Alpha
Runs: 217
Astral Antenna
Trinket
Astral Antenna
Runs: 408
Cursed Stone Idol
Trinket
Cursed Stone Idol
Runs: 322

Best Unholy DeathKnight Main Hand Weapons Items

Photon Sabre Prime
Photon Sabre Prime
Runs: 172
Fatebound Crusader
Fatebound Crusader
Runs: 80
Maw of the Void
Maw of the Void
Runs: 63

Best Unholy DeathKnight Finger Items

Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
Runs: 308
Logic Gate: Alpha
Logic Gate: Alpha
Runs: 217
Logic Gate: Omega
Logic Gate: Omega
Runs: 179

Best Unholy DeathKnight Trinkets Items

Astral Antenna
Astral Antenna
Runs: 408
Cursed Stone Idol
Cursed Stone Idol
Runs: 322
Unyielding Netherprism
Unyielding Netherprism
Runs: 113
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Recommended Unholy DeathKnight Average Item Levels To Beat The Mythic+ Timer

128
+2
115
+3
127
+4
135
+5
137
+6
140
+7
140
+8
143
+9
155
+10
151
+11
156
+12
158
+13
160
+14
161
+15
168
+16
165
+17
166
+18
167
+19
168
+20
168
+21
169
+22
169
+23
169
+24
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