Updated Nov 11, 2026
Vengeance Demon Hunter
PvE guide, updated for Patch 12.1.5
Introduction
Welcome to this World of Warcraft Vengeance Demon Hunter Tank Resource, a guide to help you optimize your performance in end-game PvE content. Recommendations are based on SimulationCraft data and cover gear, stats, talents, and more. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: Midnight (Patch 12.1.5).
Vengeance in the current meta
How popular is Vengeance in end-game PvE?
Among top players on Blizzard’s Mythic+ leaderboards, Vengeance is the 4th most played of 6 tank specs.
- Vengeance5.5% of tanks#4
- Devourer4.8% of DPS#7
- Havoc3.4% of DPS#9
Week of Nov 3, 2026View season trends
Is Vengeance rising or falling?
Vengeance is 5.5% of top Mythic+ tanks this week, down from 5.7% the week before Patch 12.1.5.
- Vengeancedown 0.2 points since Patch 12.1.5
Guide sections
- Character SimsSimulate your character for accurate stat priority and top builds as a level 90 Vengeance Demon Hunter. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Stat PriorityStat priority for optimizing a level 90 Vengeance Demon Hunter. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Gems & EnchantsGems and enchants for optimizing a level 90 Vengeance Demon Hunter. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- ConsumablesPotions, flasks, and other important consumables for optimizing a level 90 Vengeance Demon Hunter. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Talent BuildsTalent builds for maximizing performance as a level 90 Vengeance Demon Hunter. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- RotationThe full rotation SimulationCraft sims play, and the game’s Assisted Highlight and One Button rotations beside it.
- BiS GearCurrent gear profile for a level 90 Vengeance Demon Hunter, intended as a best-in-slot (BiS) list. Maintained by SimC. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- MethodologyHow Vengeance Demon Hunter guide data is generated: SimC version, game patch, sim parameters, and update schedule. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
Additional resources
- Optimize your character with SimCQuickly simulate your character in the cloud.
- Compare Vengeance to other specsView a detailed breakdown comparing Vengeance Demon Hunter to other specs.
- Tank rankingsSee how tank specs are currently stacking up in patch 12.1.5.
- Vengeance sim resultsView a detailed breakdown of simulation results for Vengeance Demon Hunters on the guide’s profile.