Unholy Death Knight DPS Class Overview - Wrath of the Lich King Classic

By Deance Updated: 2024/06/20

Class Overview for Unholy Death Knight DPS in Wrath of the Lich KingSummon GargoyleRune of the Fallen CrusaderBlood FuryImpurityRage of RivendareWandering PlagueClass Viability for Unholy Death Knight DPS in Wrath of the Lich KingCrypt FeverEbon PlaguebringerCurse of the ElementsStarfireEarth and MoonPestilenceClass Mechanics for Unholy Death Knight DPS in Wrath of the Lich KingDeath StrikePlague StrikeReapingBlood StrikePestilenceReapingDirgePlague StrikeDeath StrikeScourge StrikeRunic Power MasteryDeath CoilStrengths & Weaknesses for Unholy Death Knight DPS in Wrath of the Lich King

Provides Crypt Fever and Ebon Plaguebringer for the raid, both near mandatory in both 25 and 10 man raids.

Extremely high AOE damage thanks to Wandering Plague.

Strong offensive cooldowns such as Summon Gargoyle, and Empower Rune Weapon.

Low Mobility, with no gap closer we're slower than any other melee class.

Unholy's AOE suffers when mobs die too quickly.

Due to being a partially spell based class, they may not scale as well as other pure physical classes.

Best Races for Unholy Death Knight DPS in Wrath of the Lich King

Race

Sword SpecializationMace SpecializationMace SpecializationHeroic PresenceBlood FuryAxe SpecializationBlood FurySummon GargoyleCommandRaise DeadMaster of GhoulsSummon GargoyleArmy of the DeadBerserkingSummon GargoyleBeast SlayingAlliance Races for Unholy Death Knight DPS in Wrath of the Lich King

Find Treasure: Allows the dwarf to sense nearby treasure, making it appear on the minimap.
Frost Resistance: Chance to be hit by frost spells reduced by 2%.
Gun Specialization: Your chance to critically hit with Guns is increased by 1%.
Stoneform: While active, grants immunity to Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects. In addition, Armor increased by 10%. Lasts 8 sec.
Mace Specialization: Expertise with Maces and Two-Hnaded Maces increased by 5.

Nature Resistance: Chance to be hit by nature spells reduced by 2%.
Wisp Spirit: Transform into a wisp upon death, increasing movement speed by 75%.
Quickness: Chance to be hit reduced by 2%.
Shadowmeld: Activate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Any threat is restored versus enemies still in combat upon cancellation of this effect.

Arcane Resistance: Chance to be hit by arcane spells reduced by 2%
Expansive Mind: Intelligence increased by 5%.
Engineering Specialization: Engineering skill increased by 15.
Escape Artist: Escape the effects of any immobilization or movement speed reduction effect.

Gemcutting: Jewelcrafting skill increased by 5.
Gift of the Naaru: Heals the target over 15 sec.
Heroic Presence: Increases chance to hit by 1% for you and all party members within 30 yards.

Horde Races for Unholy Death Knight DPS in Wrath of the Lich King

Axe Specialization - Expertise with Axes and Two-Handed Axes increased by 5.
Hardiness - Duration of stuns reduced by 15%.
Command - Damage dealt by pets increased by 5%.
Blood Fury - Increases attack power for 15 sec.

Cannibalize: When activated, regenerates 7% of total health every 2 sec for 10 sec. Only works on Humanoid or Undead corpses within 5 yds. Any movement, action, or damage taken while Cannibalizing will cancel the effect.
Shadow Resistance: Chance to be hit by shadow spells reduced by 2%
Underwater Breathing: Underwater breath lasts 233% longer than normal.
Will of the Forsaken: Removes any Charm, Fear and Sleep effect. This effect shares a 45 sec cooldown with other similar effects.

Cultivation: Herbalism skill increased by 15.
Endurance: Base Health increased by 5%.
Nature Resistance: Chance to be hit by nature spells reduced by 2%
War Stomp: Stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yds for 2 sec.

Beast Slaying: Damage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Berserking: Increases your attack and casting speed by 20% Lasts 10 sec.
Bow Specialization: Your chance to critically hit with Bows is increased by 1%.
Regeneration: Health regeneration rate increased by 10%. 10% of total Health regeneration may continue during combat.
Throwing Specialization: Your chance to critically hit with Throwing Weapons is increased by 1%.

Arcane Affinity: Enchanting skill increased by 10.
Magic Resistance: Chance to be hit by all spells reduced by 2%.
Arcane Torrent: Silence all enemies within 8 yards for 2 sec and restores 15 Runic Power. Non-player victim spellcasting is also interrupted for 3 sec.

Best Professions for Unholy Death Knight DPS in Wrath of the Lich KingHyperspeed AcceleratorsSummon GargoyleEmpower Rune WeaponNitro BoostsBold Dragon's EyePrecise Dragon's EyeFractured Dragon's EyeBlacksmithingSocket GlovesSocket BracerLeatherworkingFur Lining - Attack PowerEnchant Bracers - Greater AssaultEnchantingEnchant Ring - AssaultInscriptionMaster's Inscription of the AxeGreater Inscription of the AxeTailoringSwordguard EmbroideryEnchant Cloak - Greater Speed

Comments

Comment by Bofathegod

Unholy death knights have "no gap closer"? Lmao... death grip, chains of ice, pet leap and pet stuns...

Comment by Mybadsosorry

Perception is a pasive human racial in Wotlk.

Comment by 256124

Wowhead has recently broken the links in the guides tab. They take you to the overview of all classes and specs for some reason.

Comment by Nurnen

These guides really should tell us about what weapon skills the class can train.

Unholy Death Knight DPS Class Overview - Wrath of the Lich King Classic

Contribute