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If you’re looking for a class that can take care of itself while soaring to the top of the damage charts inWorld of Warcraft, look no further thanArms Warrior. Not only is this class accessible with a very simple rotation, but it can buff and heal itself without consequence.
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While this class is often favored by those that run endgame content and raids, Arms also works wonders in PvP. Because of their reworked talents and additional abilities, they’ll carve through the opposition until they’re the only ones left standing. If you’d like that same power for yourself, here’s everything you need to know.
Class Overview
Along with its sister specialization, Arms Warrior isone of the most reliable melee classesin the game. Not only do these fighters wearplate armorto keep themselves protected, they also boast huge damage numbers,a simple rotation, and several self-heals.
Because of how this class' damage and utility both come from their close-quarters attacks, Arms is often able tostay in the fight much longer than their enemies, lasting through a battle of attrition until they come out on top.
Race
While it’s true thatany race can be a Warriorwith the introduction of Dragonflight, not all are suited to Arms’s specific talents. If you seek a seat among the best in PvP, consider pairing your Warrior with these choices.
Enhanced secondary stats and can break out of stuns early.
Enhanced Strength and can heal themselves over time.
Kul Tiran
Active ability to stun and knock back a foe, enhanced Versatility, and can heal back portions of damage.
Enhanced Critical Strike, enhanced Stamina, and can stun nearby enemies.
Highmountain Tauren
Can charge forward to knock down enemies, enhanced Versatility, and passively reduces damage taken.
Stat Priority
Because Arms is a melee class, yourprimary stat should be Strength. This is whereall of your damage originates, so be sure to seek out plate armor and two-handed weapons that offer it.
For your secondary stats, however, think aboutpicking up Masteryfirst. Because of theMastery: Deep Wounds passive, your Deep Wounds debuff willdeal more damage over time, which will help you conquer the battlefield.
You should also think about choosing some gear withCritical Strike. Due to the high frequency of your attacks, it’s ideal to havea high chance to proc crits, thereby taking down your opponents even faster.
Gearing Up For PvP
When you hit max level on your Arms Warrior, you’ll have to do some work before you dive straight into battlegrounds and arenas. Seek toincrease your Item Level, or ilvl, to give yourself a better chance at winning each fight.
The most efficient and effective way to increase your ilvl would be tohead to the Forbidden Reach. You can begin the quest chain byentering Valdrakken, where you’ll automatically accept the questHidden Legacies.
After you’ve made your way to the Forbidden Reach,do any quests that you’re able to find, whether they’re mainline or optional. These will all reward you withElemental Overflow, which is a currency that you can use topurchase catch-up gear.
Once you’ve gathered around3,000 Elemental Overflow, talk toMythressa in the Forbidden Reachto purchase the gear. It will beRare ilvl 359 gear, giving you more than enough space to compete in PvP.
However, this won’t be the last of your gear. By completing battlegrounds or arenas, no matter whether you win or lose, you’ll gainHonor and Conquest. These are the PvP equivalent to Elemental Overflow, and you can purchase gear with them fromSeltherex and Calderaxin theGladiator’s Refuge in Valdrakkento raise your ilvl to410 and above.
Gems And Enchants
As you gain these ultimate sets from the PvP vendors, consider increasing yourStrength, Mastery, and Critical Strikefurther with the use of gems and enchantments.
Enchant Ring - Devotion of Critical Strike
Arms Warrior PvP Talents
to perform optimally in PvP, you may’t rely on others to do your damage or healing for you. As such, you’ll want to create aself-sufficient buildin which you can keep yourself alive whileclearing out every foethat stands before you.
In your Arms tree, try to take talents thatbuff your Overpower, Bladestorm, and Rendabilities, as these will all be a part of yourcore rotation. The damage that comes from these enhancements will be vital in each of your fights.
In your general Warrior tree, you’ll want to opt into talents that provide much more utility, such asStorm Bolt, Bitter Immunity, and Shockwave. Having damage is well and good, but you won’t make it far if you don’t haveproper heals and stuns.
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Arms Warrior PvP Rotation
Luckily, there aren’t any combo points or complex parts of your rotation to keep track of. As an Arms Warrior, you’ll simply want to find a cycle ofbuilding your class resource, called Rage, in order tospend it againwith your hardest hitting abilities.
If you find yourself fighting multiple enemies at once, useCleaveinstead of Mortal Strike.
Although it will deal less damage, it will apply Deep Wounds to several people. Then, you can useBladestorm for maximum damage output.
Utility Tips
Though your Arms rotation is rather simple, it’s not the only thing you have in your arsenal. Depending on the situation,consider weaving your utility toolsinto the battle to increase your odds of winning the fight.
