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Unholy Death Knight

PvE Guide Patch 11.0.5
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Talent Builds

This following build is recommended based on its simulated average single-target DPS, using the best gear profile optimized by SimulationCraft for Unholy Death Knights. For top-performing builds in other modes, get tailored recommendations by to this guide. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.0.5).

Builds

Best Build For

Death Knight 31
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The above build had the highest single-target DPS when simulating with the BiS profile. To discover the best build for other modes (raids, mythic+, solo), you can and the guide will simulate your character in various builds to find the best build for your preferred mode.

Build DPS Timeline

Peak DPS
6.37M DPS
At 15 seconds
Lowest DPS
524.30K DPS
At 89 seconds
Average DPS
1.53M DPS
Fight duration
4.78m