Frost Death Knight DPS Leveling 55-80 and Best Leveling Talent Builds Wrath of the Lich King Classic

By Deance Updated: 2022/08/09

Death Knight Starting Zone - Archerus: The Ebon HoldLevel 55-80 Overview for Frost Death Knight DPS in WotLKDeath KnightDeath StrikeLeveling Viability for Frost Death Knight DPS in WotLKHowling BlastHowling BlastDeath and DecayPestilenceHowling BlastLeveling Tips for Frost Death Knight DPS in WotLK

Though not taken in raiding builds, it's highly recommended to pick up Lichborne early when leveling. As your Death Coil can be cast on your self when it's active, to convert spare Runic Power into healing whenever you're in danger of dying.

Not only is Unbreakable Armor an incredibly powerful DPS cooldown, it also functions as a strong personal defense cooldown against physical damage, especially when used with Icebound Fortitude, don't be afraid to use it defensively!

Don't be afraid to pull multiple mobs, Death Knights excel at killing multiple targets, just make sure to spread your diseases through Pestilence and Death Strike instead of using Obliterate if you're in danger of dying.

As you level up you will gain access to stronger gear and stronger quest rewards. Don't stick around running a low level dungeon hunting for a specific drop, just move on with the leveling process and you are likely to find something else along the way.

Best Leveling Build for Frost Death Knight DPS in WotLKFrost Leveling 0/51/0 Death Knight DPS Build

ChilblainsIcy ReachFrost FeverIcy TouchPestilenceHungering ColdFrost StrikeFrost FeverHowling BlastGuile of GorefiendSubversionButchery

61-62: Guile of Gorefiend

63-67: Tundra Stalker

68 - 70: Blood of the North

71 - 73: Subversion

74 - 75: Butchery

76 - 79: Bladed Armor

80: Respec to your preferred PvE or PvP build.

New Abilities 71-80 to Train for Frost Death Knight DPS in Wrath of the Lich KingRaise AllyRaise AllyEmpower Rune WeaponEmpower Rune WeaponDeath StrikeObliterateArmy of the DeadArmy of the DeadBest Glyphs for Frost Death Knight DPS in WotLK

Glyph of Frost Strike- Frost Strike is a large portion of your single target damage, and being able to cast more of them makes this Glyph Invaluable, even at level 80.

Glyph of Disease- Arguably the best Frost Death Knight glyph, both at 70 and 80, the ability to refresh your diseases using only a Blood Rune means you get an extra Obliterate instead of having to Icy Touch and Plague Strike.

Glyph of the Ghoul- This glyph provides a small damage boost to your summoned ghoul, depending on how much strength you have. This glyph is an alright gap filler until 80.

Glyph of Icy Touch- This glyph provides a small boost to your Frost Fever disease, which is not a large portion of your damage as Frost, but is an alright gap filler until 80.

Glyph of Horn of Winter- Being able to keep your Horn of Winter up for longer doesn't entirely matter, as you'll often still press the button for the free Runic Power it provides, but having the option not to is nice when GCD capped.

Glyph of Pestilence- This is the only minor glyph that provides a tangible dps increase, as it will allow you to spread your diseases to targets that would otherwise be out of range.

Glyph of Raise Dead- Never be caught without Corpse Dust again!

Best Leveling Rotation for Frost Death Knight DPS in WotLK

Frost Death Knight DPS Leveling Single Target Rotation

Plague StrikeIcy TouchObliterateFrost Strike

Obliterate vs Howling Blast

ObliterateRimeHowling Blast

Blood Strike vs Blood Boil

Blood StrikeBlood BoilGlyph of DiseasePestilenceObliterateBest Leveling Gear for Frost Death Knight DPS in WotLKDeath Knight

Level

Item

Location

Shadowrend Longblade

Drops from Watchkeeper Gargolmar in Hellfire Ramparts

Axe of the Legion

World Drop / Available on your Auction House

Scimitar of the Nexus-Stalkers

Drops from Tavarok in Mana-Tombs

Amani Venom-Axe

Drops from Captain Skarloc in Old Hillsbrad Foothills

Durotan's Battle Harness

Drops from Captain Skarloc in Old Hillsbrad Foothills

Helm of the Claw

Reward from The Warlord's Hideout in The Steamvault

Naaru Belt of Precision

Reward from How to Break Into the Arcatraz in The Botanica & The Mechanar

Spymistress's Wristguards

Reward from The Soul Devices in Shadow Labyrinth

Borak's Belt of Bravery

Reward from The Cipher of Damnation - The Third Fragment Recovered in Shadowmoon Valley

Edge of the Cosmos

Drops from Pathaleon the Calculator in The Mechanar

Hourglass of the Unraveller

Drops from Temporus in The Black Morass

Death Knight's Anguish

Reward from Buying Some Time in Borean Tundra

72-74

Greaves of the Traitor

Reward from Death to the Traitor King in Azjol-Nerub

Crimson Cranium Crusher

Reward from The Champion of Anguish in Zul'Drak

Fezzik's Pocketwatch

Reward from The Last Line Of Defense in Icecrown

Crypt Lord's Deft Blade

Drops from Anub'arak in Heroic: Azjol-Nerub

Best Leveling Professions for Frost Death Knight DPS in WotLKDeath KnightJewelcraftingEngineeringCookingFishingFish FeastFirst AidDeath KnightBest Leveling Consumables for Frost Death Knight DPS in WotLKSuper Healing PotionSuper Healing PotionHeavy Runecloth Bandage WoW ClassicNetherweave BandageHeavy Netherweave BandageFlask of Relentless AssaultRoasted Clefthoof

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Comment by SirioSnow

can I tank with this leveling build with a full t6 group from 70to80 as frost?

Frost Death Knight DPS Leveling 55-80 and Best Leveling Talent Builds Wrath of the Lich King Classic

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