Shadowlands 9.0 Launch Guide: Best Covenants for EVERY Class in PvP

[@dimitrisstrigkos2644]

Kyrian: 0:30 Warriors 1:02 Rogues 1:15 Hunters 1:53 Paladins ret 2:15 Druids dps 3:11 Monks dps Venthyr: 3:35 Mage 4:15 Priest 4:29 Shaman 5:56 Monk heal 5:22 Pala heal Necrolord: 5:57 DKs 6:49 Druid heal Night fae: 7:13 DH 7:30 Locks See you in the arena bitches !

[@kristopherastri1438]

I was so nervous. Thank you for the guide. RIGHT ON TIME!

[@lihisluikku]

I think necrolord is another (underrated) option for warlocks. There is a soulbind trait that gives a 15% max hp shields when you fall below 50% hp, and it's on the same soulbind that makes necro barrier give cc immunity and bonus heals. This passive is on an insane 30sec CD too. The healing/sec it can provide if you're getting trained and it procs on CD, is equal to demonskin. it's 15%/30sec=5%/10sec=0.5%/sec, which is exactly the same as demonskin, which has made up 80% of lock healing since legion. And if you're not getting trained, it provides you with a small safetynet to counter dying in stuns against rogues and such. Nightfae does nothing at all when you get stunned, which after losing C&S essence, becomes the most devastating flaw of warlocks once more. Having a 30sec CD passive that can potentially save your team from having to spend more important CDs on you, is huge. At least compared to a 1.5min CD that lets you almost escape but not really. So many melee can still outrun the nightfae blink, it can be countered with things like DK slows and grip, or just being stunned on it instantly.

[@bigbadbanana]

I second that. Necrolord is still an insane good choice for being tanky. Essentially to me it comes down to this since both got buffed : Necrolord = Tankier / Night Fae = Movement. And we ALL know, as warlocks, how melee are **constantly** on us. We do not have the root conflag anymore, so blinking doesn't do that much. Like Fmages can nova twice for example, we can only exhaust. I was honestly torn so hard as the last buff got in for Warlocks... Just because the difference in the utility CD is 1 minute... 1 minute is H U G E in arena. I still went Necrolord tho. Can't pass up on that incredible bonus tankiness.

[@xeliha1880]

wow....you gave us so much info about rogues :))) 10 sec :)) ty

[@v-7815]

Lmao, but yeah no info need tbh. Basically, Symbols of Death makes Reprimand crit. Thats all

[@dialaprohq]

@@v-7815 he should of went a little more into it. Since his rogue video he is telling people to go necro.

[@Cogoxd]

Worth noting for warlocks, soul rot is nature so can be used to bait out kicks and you’re able to cast it if you get kicked in your main spell type

[@jx641]

SC coming through! I was getting nervous there for a second lol.

[@Kedislol]

Kyrian mage deserves a mention at least

[@TheAWSMPrinceBashd]

I like the new video structure you guys delivered a lot! Very structured, informative and entertaining!

[@joecory8903]

how about DESTRO lock? what covenant for them?

[@Argo257]

Tbh i think kyrian is the better option pve wise since its an additional dot and if the target dies you get 5 soul shards and as a destro lock you can double dot with havoc

[@comiccalvin5124]

Feral affinity Resto Druid, with Night Fae sounds good to me for my play style. :)

[@truthtimetv4575]

almost like og displacer beast lol minus the stealth part

[@Scatter_WoW]

The Kyrian Ability for Hunters is not a bug. There was a blue post about it 2 months ago. "Additionally, when a target leaves the Resonating Arrow area, the effect that allows you to ignore line of sight towards them will last for an additional 4 seconds."

[@WickdGamr]

Which as much as I hate it, it makes since. Being able to to just move out of a cd just feels bad.

[@evannt22]

What about Blood DK? In the Video it´s about "both DK specs". Last time i checked there were three. Did i miss something?

[@tamim9266]

You missed that no comp has tanks in them and this is a guide for arenas xd

[@RhodrynTRK]

What about destruction warlocks? You mentioned destro + resto as one of the best 2v2 comps, over affliction. But all the guides for covenants and such seem to be for affliction. Should destro warlocks also go for Night Fae? Or is the 100% dmg increase of incinerate with necrolords better, or the kyrian dot used with havoc?

[@Minton07-Gaming]

Yes bro destro

[@mickhund3898]

Just go with the one that feels best for you and your game.... No own opinion?

[@MikkiZHskDK]

can you tell now that the game is live what the best legendary for arms warrior in pvp is? im currently able on tuesday to equip and make a legendary so would like it to be the right choice, leaper seems good, so does unhinged, but there are alot of good options

[@ryanjoslin]

Hello! Just wondering if you guys are putting out future installments of your "settings" videos? Specifically which addons etc and more arena specific :)

[@boliver30]

When I picked my covenant, I had no idea what soulbinds were. I went Night Fae as HPally because of the kiting mobility and Blessing of Summer for supporting kill attempts. I haven't really played since Cata, so I don't know of recent metas, but that was my reasoning. Think I should be concerned about my choice?

[@skillcappedwowpvp]

This video is slightly outdated now. We recommend going kyrian as holy paladin because of how strong divine toll is.

[@al_old]

Thanks for the guide, not a minute too late

[@miliripi]

Why don t you consider the extramobility of FAE soul shape for paladin and DK, which are considered as slow classes?

[@bcristian4014]

dk is fine as it has gap closers, ret pala may need it tho as the damage is usles if it can't hit anything.

[@mushrambo587]

dk might be a slow class by itself but he slows his enemies so much that i assume his mobility issues are kinda balanced, pvp wise at least

[@gvvtuhvzfchvfz3584]

Necrolord is better for resto druid?

[@Marvelmar86]

Perfect timing!!

[@imaloser1947]

may show us the skilltrees and conduits as well?

[@Firen1111]

wat about night fae ret pally?

[@BigManJay69]

Was Kyrian arms warrior but changed to Venthyr. I just love Condemn

[@SimonMercerTDT]

Will you upload an updated best legendaries for each spec?

[@xdferocious6016]

Needed this just about to pick my covy thanks!

[@luismaldonado3618]

What about BM Monk?

[@ibeovac]

How well would a Necrolord BM hunter do in Mythic Plus?

[@Unyfrix]

This game is more complex than life itself, I love it.

[@Abololo33]

Lol. There is only one choice per spec. How is that complex? Fanboy.

[@Unyfrix]

@@Abololo33 piss off normie

[@Psilocybin7]

Why would elemental not go venthir?

[@ladder8911]

Did I fuck up big time going ventyr sub rogue?

[@benjaminj3806]

Isnt venthyr for pvp also nice?

[@Zeltor]

Venthyr also legit as Fistweaving Monk (chi ji)?

[@theinz89]

weird question, but is there a way to get your Class Icons for use in game? they look so nice!

[@JR9825]

Yea definitely. Most Unit Frame addons allow you to use class symbol instead of portrait etc.

[@jonashansen7254]

You current "Warlock Shadowlands 9.0 Guide | Best Race, Talents, Covenants, Soulbinds, Conduits & Legendaries" Is based on "Venthyr", so will you be making a new Covenant guide for Night fae with Soulbinds etc.

[@joshuamelton5132]

Kyrian and holy pally? Thought the synergy with holy shock/glimmer and divine toll was the way to go?

[@robertmyers6192]

Venthyr Ashton hallow plus the hammer of wrath 2 charge legendary is 2 HoW with double damage

[@Argo257]

@@robertmyers6192 but this is for retribution right? As a tank or healer you are better with kyrian i guess?

[@Bertiemang]

If you PvP as Mistweaver and Windwalker, is Venthyr the best option?

[@michaelvisoni4620]

What’s the nameplate addon?

[@itachiUchiha-ud7iv]

Which one is best for pvp unholy dk ,havoc dh and ret paladin?

[@klangkang6519]

Necrolord, Nightfae, Kyrian

[@Jake-oj3dn]

thank you! your timing is perfect!

[@nickkarajohn1137]

Destruction warlock defo needs to go necrolord. The Decimating bolt skill, gives you 3 overpower, near like chaos bolt damage, incinerates. Really OP. Imo ofc...

[@P3rM4n]

nightfae BM hunte4r is also very viable IMO

[@l1ght217]

What about NightFae Ret Paladin for PVP? Doesn't Divine toll break CCs?

[@bwaaahsharkie5260]

Also curious about this. I want to play Ret Paladin PvP.

[@Dragunov0511]

Yup... best covenant up until now was night fae, suddenly it's not anymore? Tfuq?

[@ElxizMusic]

Night fae for hunter.. Not Kyrian.. Just read that wild spirits got a 10% damage boost as well.. Or have a missread wowhead completly?

[@Baylo]

Yo I pvp and I’m about to hit 60 I play mm hunter what do I do

[@ElxizMusic]

I do mostly pve.. But the big dps atm is with night fae, if thats what you're going for. But the cooldown for resonating arrow is shorter and gives you the ability to hit ppl from behind walls.. So for pvp i would guess Kyrian.

[@P3rM4n]

@@ElxizMusic nightfae 100%

[@TheUnone]

OMG I'm definitely going with Nightfae!!! OLDSCHOOL MOP MASS DRAIN !!! Kreygasm

[@manlawlol]

Necro looks too cool tho xD

[@johannfindeis4421]

thanks for the video man

[@chucknorris5476]

Is kyrian actually best for ret? 0.o

[@swampsect]

Thanks for this, you guys are amazing!

[@Stefan-dg5pt]

And Wind walker?

[@smile6171]

Kyrian is the best for all rogues specs?

[@S0kushi]

i personaly dont like Kyrian and dont think its the best, necrolords looks way better

[@loqztv]

Ohh i thought venthyr was the best for destruction warlocks.. what changed your mind?

[@DS2555]

It's still good, it's just having some more survivability is nice; In comparison to just more damage

[@loqztv]

@@DS2555 but venthyr has even more survivability with the reduced cc ability

[@jakejohnson7312]

Is adaptive swarm dispellable or not? Thats make or break, really

[@Ghostface4k]

It is dispellable.

[@alexpal1495]

Good to See that u show footage with holy priests

[@Devhir]

oh man u guys do wow videos? (i am a die hard fan of ur LoL videos haha) awesome stuff!!!

[@thornghoul1486]

My warlock in night fae? I refuse! The themes dont connect. I'm either goin venthyr or necrolords

[@theodenrex5769]

Go venthyr fellow warlock

[@thornghoul1486]

@@theodenrex5769 thats exactly what I was thinking, the dreadlords will welcome my undead destro with open arms

[@la7era1u54]

I'm not into the tree-hugging flutter-boys either. No ty

[@broco1163]

Yeah, this seemed like an odd choice. The sprint form is nice, but so is a blink ability, and both get a somewhat mediocre aoe dot ability. The thing that sets venthyr apart is the kick reduction, since our class generally only has one spell school. I'm not sure why they think warlock is any different than mage/priest in their desire for a blink and kick reduction.

[@arshag14]

@@broco1163 I think Skill Capped’s decision could be motivated by the fact that the venthyr teleport ability is also in the shadow school, so you cannot use it when locked on e.g. fear, while you can use the night fae ability to turn into a fox since it’s nature.

[@MrBiteAntonio]

To be honest i chose Night Fea for my feral and 100% sure that is the strongest, at 176 item lvl it use 16 of my skills in 4 sec. including damaging and healing abilities, those damages in 4 sec deal a total of 40k single target if crits.

[@dryuppi4488]

If ya don't get interrupted :)

[@MrBiteAntonio]

@@dryuppi4488 Highly agreed sadly :(

[@Baby11Blade]

TY and enjoy SL peeps!

[@NM-vj8nc]

You mention only Kyrian for rogues, what about the others?

[@Kanams7]

Wait not necro for feral? Why this change?

[@MamboRasco]

As a returning player, how do you get the covernats? Is it rep? Or a quest chain? Oh is it something you can swap between?

[@amog10]

Its all of those. but you need to be level 60 first, from there there should be quests

[@Jrloz95z]

Can you swap between them? Lol yes but actually no.....do some more research for disappointment. I’m uninformed on the exacts of the time gating behind some of it, Belluar covered it fairly well in a recent video.

[@amog10]

@@Jrloz95z You can swap betweem them instantly if you pay 1 dollar or euro, depending on where u are, as far as i know

[@TheUnone]

Thanks for the vid :D

[@Mabyon]

background music?

[@macp988]

why all fire mages switched to night fae?

[@Argo257]

Because the ability reduces their cds and therefore they have insane burst about every 1 min instead of every 2 min

[@flu-fiorde4324]

No prot pala?

[@Rxone]

No night Fae for blink retpal ??

[@FoxisFitness]

I am a 2500 last season ret paly and i picked night fae the blinks and blessing of seasons are insane.

[@Rxone]

@@FoxisFitness yeah i think my pvp retpal stay night fae and my second pve prot pal probably Kyrian. Thanks and good game!

[@HolyPallyTV]

Wait idgi why kyrian best for ret? Isnt blessing of seasons still too good?

[@ultrasaur2744]

Def not going kyrian,the 40% chance is RNG when night fae is consistent and vulpera form is good

[@biffabacon8860]

thank you!!! i needed this!

[@Louis-sy8lo]

Right on time thank you

[@FonFreeze]

like 10th video about best covenants in shadowlands :D

[@masacar1193]

Nice,the warlock that spread the deseases will be converting in to nice little foxy

[@nexusvitel1129]

You change what it looks like

[@masacar1193]

NeXus Vitel oh i didnt know that,its a glypf or womething?

[@bigbobam8857]

Sorry SC but my warrior is going Venthyr. Having a shadow damage abiity is the only way warriors can bypass armor reducing our damage. DoS is just too good too for uptime.

[@HawkNocturnal]

No Kyrian mages? Hmm 🤔 Kyrian will be as good if not better for fire at least. Maybe even frost. And what u talking about venthyr? Its THE best covenant for arcane, since it’s shadow.. OP as fuck! Now they can just port away when locked in arcane.

[@manthe3711]

I thought Venthyr would be the go-to for Resto Shaman, since they hardcast a lot?

[@Lemarcqq]

same, getting confused bigtime atm

[@Layerlol]

And destro lock??

[@greglaycock9405]

I have to pick literally the only covenenant I hate.....thanks blizz

[@bogdanvasile5460]

What happened to necrolord for rogues? :(...

[@alexm7043]

Got nerfed to the ground a while ago

[@Woodlin95]

I went Necro for my survival Hunter

[@karllidbetterr]

Is this still up-to-date?

[@skillcappedwowpvp]

There's been a few changes which we'll cover in an update guide next week which also includes legendaries and stats.

[@alistairbeswick5257]

Prot Paladin?

[@UnleashedView]

I dont like the fact you dont cover all specs choices, but the 'meta ones', since other specs can be viable too.

[@iamtheone91]

Are warlocks really going to be nightfae?

[@whynotlin7998]

Warlocks can really rock any BUT necrolord. If you are pure arena player then you should Night Fae. I'm going venthyr because I do everything and it's most versatile to me. Like

[@ronin5402]

@@whynotlin7998 will venthyr be ok for bgs as a destro warlock

[@rsmith8113]

I don’t want to be Kyrian on my warrior I think will go with Necrolord and will see

[@Ghostface4k]

I don't want either, but Spear of Bastion is too good to pass. Any of the other covenants would be a downgrade. Kyrian for Warriors is the only straight forward choice out of all classes.

[@EllionGrey]

@@Ghostface4k according to wowhead, the best covenant choices are kyrian for mythics or venthyr for raiding. It mentions that necro is one of the worst choices @roland

[@nickg1965]

@@EllionGrey IF the gap between each covenant wasn't this big, i wouldn't mind. But here ... i mean Blizzard fucked up big time

[@rsmith8113]

@@EllionGrey Someone said it best: Your abilities can be changed but Transmogs and mounts are permanent :) I wouldn’t feel good as a Kyrian so why would I play as them? Or my only option is to change my main? Is it really that important? How bad will Necrolord be in the long run? So many questions.

[@Intelligenkeit]

really? rshamans for necrolord? i could swear ventir would be best, the 25% interrupt reduce isnt worth it? and the teleport? hmmm

[@JulioCesar-jw7jj]

Go with Ure gut 👍 be the meta...

[@ImmovableMinds]

very nice video

[@21reasonsbtc]

Ele Shams?

[@StephenAussie]

Far out, we need this for pve.

[@kikoredog]

www.wowhead.com/guides/best-covenant-all-shadowlands-dps-tank-healer-classes-raids-mythic-plus

[@stornoo6726]

I am still new to the Wow but everyone saying different things :D. PShero took necro covenant, wowhead is for Night Fae and you are saying that best covenant for rogue is kyrian :D

[@Argo257]

As of now it seems kyrian is a nice option for sub rogues But night fae isn't a bad option either Chose what you like or watch more rogue videos i say :P

[@lukka7161]

We should take whatever we like..

[@anacronrealz]

Damn.. I am warrior and I don't like bastion looking lol.. but I must go there cause spear of bastion is good

[@anacronrealz]

@MrPeppa don't know man

[@kraakelol]

@@anacronrealz Best cov is also gonna be dependant on matchups, in addition to inevitable tuning. And the differences are not that big for most specs

[@Efishnseetv]

Xaryu literally just said in his latest video mirrors of torment was best for arcane and not so much the other two ....👍🤣🤣

[@Hofimaniac]

Xaryu also plays with Nightfea

[@Efishnseetv]

@@Hofimaniac lol how long after this vid did he switch ...🤔🤔

[@christianesposito7453]

No Brewmaster D:

[@johngoodwin86]

Prot pally? You did ret and holy but not prot.

[@LSGunter]

Strongly disagree with the warlock covenant choice...

[@swampsect]

Which one would you go?

[@MyViolador]

Just pick the coolest looking one duhh

[@DirtyCiv]

doing gods work guys, keep it up.

[@Gozarak]

Small note for hunter: Kyrian is mostly op because we get 17% dmg buff + 30% crit + 300 mastery against every player who stand in the arrow (its a coordinated assault for every 1 min.) Also hunter really squishy so that 30% heal is nice. Although Venthyr and Necro not that far since blizz buffed both of them. They are viable too and blizz prob gonna nerf kyrian a bit to make these covenants even. So I dont say that kyrian will be useless they just gonna make the gap smaller. So it is safe to pick any of this three covenant you wont fall behind. Sadly Night Fae useless in arena pvp. Its hard make useful and even the fox form useless for us. We have plenty way to kite and we like to do dmg when we do it.

[@lysiNify]

assa rogue is dead in sl?

[@Minton07-Gaming]

Destruction man

[@Rich-in6ds]

Everyone ready for season 1 of armswarriorlands? Featuring: turbocleave 1 shots, 6 second immunities for warrior’s partners and the hell that is arms/shadow/resto.

[@karlt3026]

Arms warrior here, I’m ready 🐸👍

[@ZachAtaxx]

@@karlt3026 Would Venthir be good for fury warrior in pvp? I know fury isn't the best at pvp but I'm hoping I can make something happen with Fury.

[@karlt3026]

@@ZachAtaxx I don’t know actually, have only been checking out arms pvp before launch 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MrDeathkiing]

Guess mald rouges are not a thing anymore

[@BL4CKSTEEL]

Don’t worry asmonbald is still mald