What level should I be to make Death Knight?

To create a Death Knight, you should have an existing level 55 character on the same realm, as this is a prerequisite for making a Death Knight. However, it’s worth noting that during pre-patch periods or in certain expansions, this requirement may be waived, allowing players to create a Death Knight without needing a level 55 character.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. Can you make a Death Knight on a fresh server?: No, you cannot create a Death Knight on a fresh server because you need a level 55 character to make one, and everyone starts from level 1 on a fresh server.
2. What skills does a level 60 Death Knight have?: A level 60 Death Knight can get the new ability Death and Decay, which corrupts the ground, causing Shadow damage to targets in the area.
3. Can you level 70 boost a Death Knight?: No, the level 70 boost cannot be used on a Death Knight, and it can only be used on the World of Warcraft account where you purchased the Northrend Heroic upgrade.

Leveling and Gameplay

4. Is it too late to get Ultimate Death Knight?: If you missed the limited-time event from August 25 to October 27 in 2022, you cannot obtain the Ultimate Death Knight until the event returns.
5. Can you solo a Death Knight?: Yes, you can play and progress with a Death Knight solo, as they have good survivability and can manage their health and threats effectively.
6. Is Death Knight easy to level?: Generally, Death Knights are considered easy to level due to their wide variety of abilities, which provide good survivability and minimal downtime.

Professions and Stats

7. What is the best profession for a Death Knight in Dragonflight?: Blacksmithing and Mining are highly recommended for Death Knights as they wear plate armor and these professions complement their gear needs and gold making.
8. What are Death Knights weak to?: Death Knights are weak to holy magic and sacred metals like Truesilver and Silver, which can deal significant damage to them.
9. How much hit do Death Knights need?: Unholy Death Knights in WotLK aim for at least an additional 8% to hit, which translates to 263 Hit Rating.

Abilities and Specializations

10. What does mastery do for Death Knight?: Mastery increases Shadow damage and the damage of Minions, making it a valuable stat for Unholy Death Knights, especially in AOE situations.
11. Can Death Knights raise dead?: Yes, Death Knights can raise Risen Ghouls using the Raise Dead ability, learned at level 56 for those with the Unholy specialization.
12. Do Death Knight professions start at 1?: Except for First Aid, which starts at 250, Death Knights begin with 0 profession skill, similar to other classes.

Lore and Background

13. Who was the first Death Knight in WoW?: Teron Gorefiend is noted as the first of the Death Knights.
14. Can death knights decay?: No, Death Knights do not decay due to the magics used to raise them, which prevent their bodies from decomposing.
15. What race is best for a classic Death Knight?: Human is often considered the strongest choice for playing a Frost Death Knight due to its racial effects that improve both quality of life and PvE performance.