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Warrior specialization

Arms Warrior in WoW Forever

Heavy weapon strikes and bleeds.

  • Your role: Melee damage
  • Class guides to level 30
  • Class notes checked

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Level 30 · Combat priorities

How to play at level 30

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Keep up:
  1. Bloodrage For rage · every 60 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 60 sec, for rage.

  2. Overpower When it lights up

    Use it when it lights up, after a dodge.

    18% of your damage
  3. Rend Keep on target · 18 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 18 sec.

    14% of your damage
  4. Spearing Strike Every 20 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 20 sec.

    6% of your damage
  5. Heroic Strike Spare rage

    Spend spare rage on it.

    6% of your damage
  6. Auto attack All the time

    Your weapon swings on its own. Stay in melee range.

    56% of your damage

The first 30 seconds

When to press each one from the pull. The blue line under a press is the global cooldown (1.5 sec) or cast it holds: nothing else on the global cooldown can go until it ends, so of two that are ready together the higher one goes first. Bloodrage is off the global cooldown, so it has no line and goes alongside.

All the time
Auto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 30

The MaxDPS build at this level, in the game’s talent frame. Click a talent to learn it and right click to unlearn it, as in the game.

· of 21 points spent

Unspent Talents
Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Improved Rend 3/3 · levels 10–12 +3.7% damage
  2. Improved Heroic Strike 3/3 · levels 13–14 and 17 +0.8% damage
  3. Improved Overpower 2/2 · levels 15–16 +6.7% damage
  4. Improved Tactical Mastery 3/3 · levels 18–20 no damage
  5. Anger Management 1/1 · level 21 +0.6% damage
  6. Deep Wounds 3/3 · levels 22–24 +1.7% damage
  7. Spearing Strike 1/1 · level 25 +4.4% damage
  8. Two-Handed Weapon Specialization 3/3 · levels 26–28 +6% damage
  9. Impale 1/2 · level 29 +1% damage
  10. Bloodthrill 1/2 · level 30 +12.6% damage

Every Warrior talent

Preliminary item rankings

Arms Warrior gear rankings

Weapon strikes · Level 30 · Solo & quests · Calculated defaults

Head

103 items matching this build · Updating…

Key stats show the stats behind the three largest score contributions, as the game tooltip states them; open an item’s details for every value and source.

Head items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank Item Key stats Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 12 Strength
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
16.67

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.3247 = 4.22 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0054 = 0.45 pts

Rare

14 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.3% · Blackfathom Deeps
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Bazil ThreddNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Old Serra'kisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 14 sources
2 in this filtered list
Veteran's Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 12 Strength
  • 11 Stamina
  • 177 Armor
16.53

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.3247 = 3.57 pts
  • Armor: 177 × 0.0054 = 0.96 pts

Rare

Source

3 in this filtered list
Tusken Helm Mail · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Strength
  • 188 Armor
  • 120 Bonus armor
14.66
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · 75% · Razorfen Kraul

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts
  • Armor: 188 × 0.0054 = 1.02 pts
  • Bonus armor: 120 × 0.0054 = 0.65 pts

Rare

Source

Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · 75% · Razorfen Kraul
4 in this filtered list
Barbaric Iron Helm Mail · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Strength
  • 9 Agility
  • 173 Armor
14.12

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Agility: 9 × 0.4654 = 4.19 pts
  • Armor: 173 × 0.0054 = 0.93 pts

Uncommon

Source

5 in this filtered list
Veteran's Silvered Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 10 Strength
  • 9 Stamina
  • 163 Armor
13.80

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3247 = 2.92 pts
  • Armor: 163 × 0.0054 = 0.88 pts

Rare

Source

6 in this filtered list
Slayer's Skullcap Mail · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Other drop
  • 9 Strength
  • 7 Stamina
  • 3 Agility
13.58
Withered WarriorNPC drop · 1.7% · Razorfen Downs

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Stamina: 7 × 0.3247 = 2.27 pts
  • Agility: 3 × 0.4654 = 1.40 pts
  • Armor: 168 × 0.0054 = 0.91 pts

Uncommon

58 sources

Withered WarriorNPC drop · 1.7% · Razorfen Downs
Kolkar Battle LordNPC drop · 0.9% · Desolace
Kolkar ScoutNPC drop · 0.4% · Desolace
Kolkar WindchaserNPC drop · 0.3% · Desolace
Magram OutrunnerNPC drop · 0.3% · Desolace
Razorfen ThornweaverNPC drop · 0.2%
Razorfen BattleguardNPC drop · 0.2%
Death's Head CultistNPC drop · 0.1%
Ward GuardianNPC drop · 0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
All 58 sources
7 in this filtered list
Cloudy Skyforged Helm Mail · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Strength
  • 9 Stamina
  • 173 Armor
12.86

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3247 = 2.92 pts
  • Armor: 173 × 0.0054 = 0.93 pts

Uncommon

Source

8 in this filtered list
Azure Skyforged Helm Mail · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Strength
  • 9 Stamina
  • 173 Armor
12.86

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3247 = 2.92 pts
  • Armor: 173 × 0.0054 = 0.93 pts

Uncommon

Source

9 in this filtered list
Cloudy Gustwoven Hood Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Strength
  • 9 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
12.37

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3247 = 2.92 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0054 = 0.45 pts

Uncommon

Source

10 in this filtered list
Azure Gustwoven Hood Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Strength
  • 9 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
12.37

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3247 = 2.92 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0054 = 0.45 pts

Uncommon

Source

11 in this filtered list
Crusader's Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 11 Strength
  • 177 Armor
11.96

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Armor: 177 × 0.0054 = 0.96 pts

Rare

Source

12 in this filtered list
Foreman's Helm Mail · iLvl 26 · Req. 21 · Other drop
  • 8 Strength
  • 9 Stamina
  • 166 Armor
11.82

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3247 = 2.92 pts
  • Armor: 166 × 0.0054 = 0.90 pts

Rare

13 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 8 Strength
  • 10 Stamina
  • 76 Armor
11.66

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.3247 = 3.25 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0054 = 0.41 pts

Rare

Source

14 in this filtered list
Guard's Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted
  • 12 Agility
  • 11 Stamina
  • 177 Armor
10.11

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 12 × 0.4654 = 5.58 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.3247 = 3.57 pts
  • Armor: 177 × 0.0054 = 0.96 pts

Rare

Source

15 in this filtered list
Sparkmetal Coif Mail · iLvl 33 · Req. 28* · Quest · Alliance only
  • 9 Strength
  • 168 Armor
9.91
Morbent FelQuest choice · Duskwood

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Armor: 168 × 0.0054 = 0.91 pts

Uncommon

Source

Morbent FelQuest choice · Duskwood
16 in this filtered list
Frostreaver Crown Mail · iLvl 32 · Req. 27 · Other drop
  • 15 Stamina
  • 4 Strength
  • 182 Armor
9.85
Burning Blade SeerNPC drop · 2.8% · Desolace

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 15 × 0.3247 = 4.87 pts
  • Strength: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts
  • Armor: 182 × 0.0054 = 0.98 pts

Rare

43 sources

Burning Blade SeerNPC drop · 2.8% · Desolace
Hatefury BetrayerNPC drop · 0.7% · Desolace
Hatefury HellcallerNPC drop · 0.7% · Desolace
Qiraji LieutenantNPC drop · 0.4% · The Barrens
Razorfen ThornweaverNPC drop · 0.3%
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.3%
Giant YetiNPC drop · 0.3% · Alterac Mountains
Dabyrie LaborerNPC drop · 0.2% · Arathi Highlands
All 43 sources
17 in this filtered list
Green Iron Helm Mail · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Crafted
  • 5 Strength
  • 11 Stamina
  • 171 Armor
9.50

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.3247 = 3.57 pts
  • Armor: 171 × 0.0054 = 0.92 pts

Uncommon

Source

18 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 10 Agility
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
9.33

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 0.4654 = 4.65 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.3247 = 4.22 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0054 = 0.45 pts

Rare

17 sources

RoogugNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Lorgus JettNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
IronspineNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
All 17 sources
19 in this filtered list
Guard's Silvered Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 10 Agility
  • 9 Stamina
  • 163 Armor
8.46

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 0.4654 = 4.65 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.3247 = 2.92 pts
  • Armor: 163 × 0.0054 = 0.88 pts

Rare

Source

20 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 8 Agility
  • 10 Stamina
  • 76 Armor
7.38

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 8 × 0.4654 = 3.72 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.3247 = 3.25 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0054 = 0.41 pts

Rare

Source

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from Wowhead.