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 55 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 55

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 4 Below 20% health

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

    11% 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 6 Keep on target · 21 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 21 sec.

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

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 10 sec.

    15% 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 3 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    9% of your damage
  8. Auto attack All the time

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

    35% 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 55

46 points at level 55: 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 +2.1% damage
  2. Improved Heroic Strike 3/3 · levels 13–14 and 17 not counted here
  3. Improved Overpower 2/2 · levels 15–16 +5.6% 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 +2.3% damage
  7. Spearing Strike 1/1 · level 25 +0.7% damage
  8. Two-Handed Weapon Specialization 3/3 · levels 26–28 +6% damage
  9. Impale 2/2 · levels 29 and 32 +3.3% damage
  10. Bloodthrill 2/2 · levels 30–31 +9.5% damage
  11. Weaponmaster 4/5 · levels 33–34 and 38–39 +5% damage
  12. Improved Slam 2/2 · levels 35–36 +8.2% damage
  13. Sweeping Strikes 1/1 · level 37 not counted here
  14. Mortal Strike 1/1 · level 40 +8.4% damage
  15. Cruelty 5/5 · levels 41–45 +6.4% damage
  16. Unbridled Wrath 5/5 · levels 46–50 +1% damage
  17. Enrage 5/5 · levels 51–55 not counted here

Every Warrior talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Arms Warrior gear rankings

Weapon strikes · Level 55 · Calculated defaults

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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
Fury Visor Plate · iLvl 52 · Req. 47* · Quest Key stats: 18 Strength1.0% Critical strike1.0% Hit
36.91
Voodoo FeathersQuest choice

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 18 × 0.8468 = 15.24 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.7441 = 10.42 pts
  • Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Armor: 445 × 0.0028 = 1.25 pts

Rare

Source

Voodoo FeathersQuest choice
2 in this filtered list
Mask of the Unforgiven Leather · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 2.0% Hit1.0% Critical strike13 Stamina
32.73
The UnforgivenBoss drop · 38% · Stratholme

Score breakdown

  • Hit: 20 rating (2.0%) × 1 = 20.00 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.7441 = 10.42 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.1496 = 1.94 pts
  • Armor: 132 × 0.0028 = 0.37 pts

Rare

Source

The UnforgivenBoss drop · 38% · Stratholme
3 in this filtered list
Helm of Heroism Plate · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Quest Key stats: 18 Strength1.0% Critical strike32 Stamina
32.00

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 18 × 0.8468 = 15.24 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.7441 = 10.42 pts
  • Stamina: 32 × 0.1496 = 4.79 pts
  • Armor: 556 × 0.0028 = 1.56 pts

Epic

2 sources

4 in this filtered list
Ragefury Eyepatch Leather · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 2.0% Critical strike6 Strength10 Stamina
27.78

Score breakdown

  • Critical strike: 28 rating (2.0%) × 0.7441 = 20.83 pts
  • Strength: 6 × 0.8468 = 5.08 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1496 = 1.50 pts
  • Armor: 132 × 0.0028 = 0.37 pts

Rare

Source

5 in this filtered list
Helm of Narv Mail · iLvl 59 · Req. 54 · Other drop Key stats: 18 Agility22 Attack power32 Stamina
25.26
Blackthorne AdeptNPC drop · 100% · Mount Hyjal · also from 86 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 18 × 0.5719 = 10.29 pts
  • Attack power: 22 × 0.4234 = 9.31 pts
  • Stamina: 32 × 0.1496 = 4.79 pts
  • Armor: 309 × 0.0028 = 0.87 pts

Epic

87 sources

Blackthorne AdeptNPC drop · 100% · Mount Hyjal · also from 86 other creatures
Crimson DefenderNPC drop · <0.1% · Stratholme
Risen BonewarderNPC drop · <0.1% · Scholomance
Rotting HighborneNPC drop · <0.1% · Dire Maul
All 87 sources
6 in this filtered list
Raging Berserker's Helm Mail · iLvl 42 · Req. 37 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 13 Strength1.0% Critical strike8 Stamina
23.22
HerodNPC drop · 33% · Scarlet Monastery

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 13 × 0.8468 = 11.01 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.7441 = 10.42 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.1496 = 1.20 pts
  • Armor: 213 × 0.0028 = 0.60 pts

Rare

Source

HerodNPC drop · 33% · Scarlet Monastery
7 in this filtered list
Embrace of the Lycan Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 32 Attack power8 Strength16 Stamina
23.04
Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 32 × 0.4234 = 13.55 pts
  • Strength: 8 × 0.8468 = 6.77 pts
  • Stamina: 16 × 0.1496 = 2.39 pts
  • Armor: 117 × 0.0028 = 0.33 pts

Rare

Source

Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak
8 in this filtered list
Ghostshroud Leather · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 19 Agility10 Strength18 Stamina
22.40

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 19 × 0.5719 = 10.87 pts
  • Strength: 10 × 0.8468 = 8.47 pts
  • Stamina: 18 × 0.1496 = 2.69 pts
  • Armor: 132 × 0.0028 = 0.37 pts

Rare

Source

9 in this filtered list
Ornate Mithril Helm Plate · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Crafted Key stats: 1.0% Critical strike10 Strength383 Armor
19.96
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.7441 = 10.42 pts
  • Strength: 10 × 0.8468 = 8.47 pts
  • Armor: 383 × 0.0028 = 1.07 pts

Uncommon

Source

10 in this filtered list
Sunscale Helmet Plate · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Other drop Key stats: 16 Strength6 Agility12 Stamina
19.93
Spell EaterNPC drop · <0.1% · Winterspring
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 16 × 0.8468 = 13.55 pts
  • Agility: 6 × 0.5719 = 3.43 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.1496 = 1.80 pts
  • Armor: 411 × 0.0028 = 1.15 pts

Uncommon

60 sources

Spell EaterNPC drop · <0.1% · Winterspring
Cobalt WhelpNPC drop · <0.1% · Winterspring
Arkkoran ClackerNPC drop · <0.1% · Azshara
Warpwood TreantNPC drop · <0.1% · Dire Maul
Gordok MaulerNPC drop · <0.1%
Gordok Ogre-MageNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas
Irontree WandererNPC drop · <0.1% · Felwood
Cliff WalkerNPC drop · <0.1% · Azshara
Vile OozeNPC drop · <0.1% · Felwood
Rogue Ice ThistleNPC drop · <0.1% · Winterspring
All 60 sources
11 in this filtered list
Dragoneye Coif Mail · iLvl 60 · Req. 55 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 38 Attack power17 Stamina288 Armor
19.44
GythNPC drop · 21% · Blackrock Spire

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 38 × 0.4234 = 16.09 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.1496 = 2.54 pts
  • Armor: 288 × 0.0028 = 0.81 pts

Rare

Source

GythNPC drop · 21% · Blackrock Spire
12 in this filtered list
Golem Skull Helm Plate · iLvl 56 · Req. 51 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 18 Strength18 Stamina477 Armor
19.27
MagmusBoss drop · 27% · Blackrock Depths

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 18 × 0.8468 = 15.24 pts
  • Stamina: 18 × 0.1496 = 2.69 pts
  • Armor: 477 × 0.0028 = 1.34 pts

Rare

Source

MagmusBoss drop · 27% · Blackrock Depths
13 in this filtered list
Imperial Plate Helm Plate · iLvl 59 · Req. 54 · Crafted Key stats: 18 Strength17 Stamina456 Armor
19.06
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 18 × 0.8468 = 15.24 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.1496 = 2.54 pts
  • Armor: 456 × 0.0028 = 1.28 pts

Uncommon

Source

14 in this filtered list
Krol'dok Warplate Helmet Plate · iLvl 46 · Req. 41 · Other drop Key stats: 19 Strength10 Stamina398 Armor
18.70
Nar'gurkNPC drop · 38%

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 19 × 0.8468 = 16.09 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1496 = 1.50 pts
  • Armor: 398 × 0.0028 = 1.11 pts

Rare

Source

Nar'gurkNPC drop · 38%
15 in this filtered list
Savage Gladiator Helm Mail · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 12 Agility8 Strength26 Stamina
18.30

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 12 × 0.5719 = 6.86 pts
  • Strength: 8 × 0.8468 = 6.77 pts
  • Stamina: 26 × 0.1496 = 3.89 pts
  • Armor: 275 × 0.0028 = 0.77 pts

Rare

Source

16 in this filtered list
Bloomsprout Headpiece Mail · iLvl 51 · Req. 46 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 36 Attack power15 Stamina249 Armor
18.18
Meshlok the HarvesterNPC drop · 59% · Maraudon

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 36 × 0.4234 = 15.24 pts
  • Stamina: 15 × 0.1496 = 2.24 pts
  • Armor: 249 × 0.0028 = 0.70 pts

Rare

Source

Meshlok the HarvesterNPC drop · 59% · Maraudon
17 in this filtered list
Impish Chain Hood Mail · iLvl 59 · Req. 54 · Other drop Key stats: 34 Attack power19 Stamina284 Armor
18.03

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 34 × 0.4234 = 14.40 pts
  • Stamina: 19 × 0.1496 = 2.84 pts
  • Armor: 284 × 0.0028 = 0.80 pts

Rare

Source

18 in this filtered list
Chromite Barbute Plate · iLvl 44 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 12 Strength12 Agility348 Armor
18.00
Shadowhide BullyNPC drop · 7.1%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 0.8468 = 10.16 pts
  • Agility: 12 × 0.5719 = 6.86 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
19 in this filtered list
Undercity Reservist's Cap Leather · iLvl 47 · Req. 42* · Quest · Horde only Key stats: 10 Strength11 Agility10 Stamina
16.54

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 10 × 0.8468 = 8.47 pts
  • Agility: 11 × 0.5719 = 6.29 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1496 = 1.50 pts
  • Armor: 103 × 0.0028 = 0.29 pts

Uncommon

Source

20 in this filtered list
Defias Enforcer's Mask Leather · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 30 Attack power20 Stamina1.0% Expertise
16.54
Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 22%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 30 × 0.4234 = 12.70 pts
  • Stamina: 20 × 0.1496 = 2.99 pts
  • Expertise: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.0502 = 0.50 pts
  • Armor: 124 × 0.0028 = 0.35 pts

Rare

4 sources

Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 22%
Slavering HoundNPC drop · 3.3%
Strashaz SoldierNPC drop · 2.1%
Alcaz PrisonZone loot

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from data collected from the live game. Auction prices are the lowest buyout on the Americas · Normal auction houses, read from Blizzard every hour; pick another region or ruleset under Filters. Which house is which ruleset is matched by size and still being confirmed in game.

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