Warrior specialization

Arms Warrior in WoW Forever

Heavy weapon strikes and bleeds.

  • Your role: Melee damage
  • Advice for every level to 60
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Level 45 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 45

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Arms’s own loop, from level 25. Before that every Warrior plays the same loop.

Own loop from: Fury level 20Arms level 25

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

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

  2. Execute Rank 3 Below 20% health

    Once the target is below 20% health, use it first.

    9% of your damage
  3. Overpower Rank 3 When it lights up

    Use it when it lights up, after a dodge.

    17% of your damage
  4. Rend Rank 5 Keep on target · 21 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 21 sec.

    8% of your damage
  5. Slam Rank 3 Every 10 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 10 sec.

    16% of your damage
  6. Spearing Strike Every 20 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 20 sec.

    5% of your damage
  7. Mortal Strike Rank 1 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    7% of your damage
  8. Auto attack All the time

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

    38% 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 1 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.

In the gaps
ExecuteOverpower
All the time
Auto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 45

36 points at level 45: the first at level 10, then one every level.

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.

Talents
Unspent Talents
Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Improved Rend 3/3 · levels 10–12 +2.2% damage
  2. Improved Heroic Strike 3/3 · levels 13–14 and 17 not counted here
  3. Improved Overpower 2/2 · levels 15–16 +6.2% damage
  4. Improved Tactical Mastery 3/3 · levels 18–20 not counted here
  5. Anger Management 1/1 · level 21 +2.2% damage
  6. Deep Wounds 3/3 · levels 22–24 +2.2% damage
  7. Spearing Strike 1/1 · level 25 +1.1% damage
  8. Two-Handed Weapon Specialization 3/3 · levels 26–28 +6% damage
  9. Impale 2/2 · levels 29 and 32 +2.9% damage
  10. Bloodthrill 2/2 · levels 30–31 +10% damage
  11. Weaponmaster 4/5 · levels 33–34 and 38–39 +5.4% damage
  12. Improved Slam 2/2 · levels 35–36 +8.8% damage
  13. Sweeping Strikes 1/1 · level 37 not counted here
  14. Mortal Strike 1/1 · level 40 +6.6% damage
  15. Cruelty 5/5 · levels 41–45 +6.8% damage

Every Warrior talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Arms Warrior gear rankings

Weapon strikes · Level 45 · Calculated defaults

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Where it comes from
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Materials: . Each reagent counts at the lower of a vendor’s price and its lowest buyout.

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 Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Embrace of the Lycan Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 32 Attack power8 Strength16 Stamina
26.67
Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 32 × 0.4883 = 15.63 pts
  • Strength: 8 × 0.9766 = 7.81 pts
  • Stamina: 16 × 0.1816 = 2.91 pts
  • Armor: 117 × 0.0028 = 0.33 pts

Rare

Source

Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak
2 in this filtered list
Raging Berserker's Helm Mail · iLvl 42 · Req. 37 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 13 Strength1.0% Critical strike8 Stamina
25.18
HerodNPC drop · 33% · Scarlet Monastery

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 13 × 0.9766 = 12.70 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.7452 = 10.43 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.1816 = 1.45 pts
  • Armor: 213 × 0.0028 = 0.60 pts

Rare

Source

HerodNPC drop · 33% · Scarlet Monastery
3 in this filtered list
Krol'dok Warplate Helmet Plate · iLvl 46 · Req. 41 · Other drop Key stats: 19 Strength10 Stamina398 Armor
21.49
Nar'gurkNPC drop · 38%

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 19 × 0.9766 = 18.56 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1816 = 1.82 pts
  • Armor: 398 × 0.0028 = 1.11 pts

Rare

Source

Nar'gurkNPC drop · 38%
4 in this filtered list
Ornate Mithril Helm Plate · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Crafted Key stats: 1.0% Critical strike10 Strength383 Armor
21.27
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.7452 = 10.43 pts
  • Strength: 10 × 0.9766 = 9.77 pts
  • Armor: 383 × 0.0028 = 1.07 pts

Uncommon

Source

5 in this filtered list
Chromite Barbute Plate · iLvl 44 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 12 Strength12 Agility348 Armor
21.15
Shadowhide BullyNPC drop · 7.1%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 0.9766 = 11.72 pts
  • Agility: 12 × 0.705 = 8.46 pts
  • Armor: 348 × 0.0028 = 0.97 pts

Uncommon

71 sources

Shadowhide BullyNPC drop · 7.1%
Ancient TreasureObject loot · 1.1% · Uldaman
Cuergo's Hidden TreasureContainer loot · 0.9%
Steel LockboxContainer loot · 0.5%
Captain's ChestObject loot · 0.5% · Tanaris
Eastsea RaiderWorld drop · 0.2%
Ambassador InfernusNPC drop · 0.2% · Badlands
Stonevault GeomancerNPC drop · 0.2% · Uldaman
Stone StewardNPC drop · 0.2% · Uldaman
All 71 sources
6 in this filtered list
Undercity Reservist's Cap Leather · iLvl 47 · Req. 42* · Quest · Horde only Key stats: 10 Strength11 Agility10 Stamina
19.63

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 10 × 0.9766 = 9.77 pts
  • Agility: 11 × 0.705 = 7.76 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1816 = 1.82 pts
  • Armor: 103 × 0.0028 = 0.29 pts

Uncommon

Source

7 in this filtered list
White Bandit Mask Cloth · iLvl 43 · Req. 38 · Crafted Key stats: 11 Strength11 Agility46 Armor
18.63
TailoringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 11 × 0.9766 = 10.74 pts
  • Agility: 11 × 0.705 = 7.76 pts
  • Armor: 46 × 0.0028 = 0.13 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
8 in this filtered list
Soldier's Visor Plate · iLvl 45 · Req. 40* · Quest Key stats: 14 Strength10 Stamina355 Armor
16.48

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 14 × 0.9766 = 13.67 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1816 = 1.82 pts
  • Armor: 355 × 0.0028 = 0.99 pts

Uncommon

Source

9 in this filtered list
Undying Headdress Mail · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 26 Attack power17 Stamina235 Armor
16.44

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 26 × 0.4883 = 12.70 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.1816 = 3.09 pts
  • Armor: 235 × 0.0028 = 0.66 pts

Rare

Source

10 in this filtered list
Icemetal Barbute Plate · iLvl 43 · Req. 40 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 14 Strength7 Stamina341 Armor
15.90

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 14 × 0.9766 = 13.67 pts
  • Stamina: 7 × 0.1816 = 1.27 pts
  • Armor: 341 × 0.0028 = 0.95 pts

Rare

Source

11 in this filtered list
Barbaric Iron Helm Mail · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted Key stats: 9 Strength9 Agility173 Armor
15.62
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 0.9766 = 8.79 pts
  • Agility: 9 × 0.705 = 6.35 pts
  • Armor: 173 × 0.0028 = 0.48 pts

Uncommon

Source

12 in this filtered list
Scorpashi Skullcap Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Other drop Key stats: 14 Agility3 Strength13 Stamina
15.46
Renegade ConjurerNPC drop · 7.7%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 14 × 0.705 = 9.87 pts
  • Strength: 3 × 0.9766 = 2.93 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.1816 = 2.36 pts
  • Armor: 106 × 0.0028 = 0.30 pts

Uncommon

63 sources

Renegade ConjurerNPC drop · 7.7%
Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 1.7%
Edana HatetalonNPC drop · 0.4% · Feralas
Sister of CelebrianNPC drop · 0.3% · Maraudon
Primordial BehemothNPC drop · 0.1% · Maraudon
Noxxious ScionNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Elder Rage ScarNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas
Jadefire SatyrNPC drop · <0.1% · Felwood
Northspring WindcallerNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas
Jaedenar HoundNPC drop · <0.1% · Felwood
All 63 sources
13 in this filtered list
Guise of Battle Mail · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 17 Agility12 Stamina222 Armor
14.79
Riding WolfNPC drop · 1.2%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 17 × 0.705 = 11.99 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.1816 = 2.18 pts
  • Armor: 222 × 0.0028 = 0.62 pts

Rare

2 sources

Riding WolfNPC drop · 1.2%
Twilight GruntNPC drop · 0.8%
14 in this filtered list
Steel Plate Helm Plate · iLvl 43 · Req. 40 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Strength12 Stamina310 Armor
14.77
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 0.9766 = 11.72 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.1816 = 2.18 pts
  • Armor: 310 × 0.0028 = 0.87 pts

Uncommon

Source

15 in this filtered list
Shining Mithril Helm Plate · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Crafted Key stats: 14 Strength376 Armor
14.73
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 14 × 0.9766 = 13.67 pts
  • Armor: 376 × 0.0028 = 1.05 pts

Uncommon

Source

16 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 12 Strength13 Stamina84 Armor
14.32
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 0.9766 = 11.72 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.1816 = 2.36 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0028 = 0.24 pts

Rare

15 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.3% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Bazil ThreddNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Old Serra'kisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 15 sources
17 in this filtered list
Veteran's Chain Helm Mail · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Strength11 Stamina177 Armor
14.21
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 0.9766 = 11.72 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.1816 = 2.00 pts
  • Armor: 177 × 0.0028 = 0.50 pts

Rare

Source

18 in this filtered list
Hard Gold Coif Mail · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Crafted Key stats: 14 Strength187 Armor
14.20
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 14 × 0.9766 = 13.67 pts
  • Armor: 187 × 0.0028 = 0.52 pts

Uncommon

Source

19 in this filtered list
Helm of Fire Leather · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Crafted Key stats: 17 Agility10 Stamina118 Armor
14.13
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 17 × 0.705 = 11.99 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1816 = 1.82 pts
  • Armor: 118 × 0.0028 = 0.33 pts

Rare

Source

20 in this filtered list
Tusken Helm Mail · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 13 Strength188 Armor120 Bonus armor
13.56
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · 60% · Razorfen Kraul

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 13 × 0.9766 = 12.70 pts
  • Armor: 188 × 0.0028 = 0.53 pts
  • Bonus armor: 120 × 0.0028 = 0.34 pts

Rare

Source

Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · 60% · Razorfen Kraul

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