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Arms WarriorBest build — Arms Warrior, Battleground Blitz

We analysed the strongest players of this bracket — their talents, stats, gear, gems and enchants — and put together a set you can copy. What the strongest players run. Observational data, not a promise of rating.

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Based on the 100 strongest players of EU and US · 1427–2102 rating

Data updated 2h ago

Overview

Race

share among the top players; ×N = how much more often than the rest of the spec

  • OrcOrc25%×1.16
  • GnomeGnome24%
  • HumanHuman17%×0.76
  • Mag'har OrcMag'har Orc6%×2.11

Faction

  • Alliance53%
  • Horde47%

Stat priority

  • Versatility
  • Haste
  • Mastery
  • Critical Strike

Talents

Core — taken by almost everyone

  • Impending Victory
  • Battle Stance
  • Storm Bolt
  • Heroic Leap
  • Pain and Gain
  • Wild Strikes
  • Armored to the Teeth
  • Reinforced Plates
  • Cruel Strikes
  • Double Time
  • Spell Reflection
  • Defensive Stance
  • Die by the Sword
  • Mortal Strike
  • Overpower
  • Sudden Death
  • Improved Overpower
  • Tactician
  • Colossus Smash
  • Impale
  • Bladestorm
  • Sharpened Blades
  • Strength of Arms
  • Avatar
  • Show No Mercy
  • Imminent Demise
  • Slayer's Malice
  • Reap the Storm
  • Overwhelming Blades
  • Death Drive
  • Unrelenting Onslaught
  • Unhinged
  • Deadly Focus
  • Violent Euphoria
  • Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
  • Bounding Stride
  • Rend
  • Field Dressing
  • Improved Execute
  • Bloodletting
  • Executioner's Precision
  • Deep Wounds
  • Slayer's Dominance
  • Honed Reflexes
  • Mortal Wounds
  • Culling Cyclone
  • Battlefield Commander
  • Rallying Cry
  • Shockwave
  • Anger Management
  • Master of Warfare
  • Fueled by Violence
  • Massacre
  • Broad Strokes
  • Opportunist
  • Intimidating Shout
  • Tactical Edge
  • Champion's Spear
  • Crushing Force
  • Fast Footwork

Where builds differ

  • Rumbling EarthRumbling Earth52%skip 48%
  • Second WindSecond Wind58%skip 42%
  • DreadnaughtDreadnaught40%skip 60%
  • Overpowering FinishOverpowering Finish58%Mass ExecutionMass Execution3%skip 38%
  • Martial ProwessMartial Prowess62%skip 38%
  • CleaveCleave38%skip 62%
  • Vicious AgilityVicious Agility64%Relentless PursuitRelentless Pursuit36%
  • BloodborneBloodborne64%skip 36%
Closest real buildCcEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3ZdDzMzsMzwMDAAAghphxYGLMzMzYGzMDAAAAgxyMDMZxYZbWMzywmhhZmZajmZwGwMWMLzMsMz2gZmZGAmZYAWowhead

Talent heatmap

Statistics based on 86 players · Slayer

Share of the sample spending a point on each talent. Hover a node for the exact numbers — either/or nodes (marked with arrows) show how the sample splits between the options.

Builds

  • 8.0%#1 · SlayerCcEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3ZdDzMzsMzwMDAAAghphxYGLMzMzYGzMDAAAAgxyMDMZxYZbWMzywmhhZmZajmZwGwMWMLzMsMz2gZmZGAmZYAWowhead
  • 6.0%#2 · Colossus · 4 variants+Thunder Clap+Crackling Thunder+Bloodborne+Dreadnaught+Master Tactician+BoneshakerWar MachineLeeching StrikesMassacreCritical ThinkingBattlelordShow No MercyWowhead
  • 4.0%#3 · Slayer+Barbaric Training+Fearless+Frothing Berserker+Overwhelming Rage+Stance Mastery+Resonant VoiceBerserker ShoutChampion's SpearInterveneCrushing ForceIntimidating ShoutJavelineerWowhead
  • 2.0%#4 · Slayer+Thunder Clap+Crackling Thunder+Bloodborne+Master Tactician+Vicious AgilityWar MachineLeeching StrikesCritical ThinkingBattlelordRelentless PursuitWowhead
  • 2.0%#5 · Slayer+Second Wind+Thunder Clap+Fearless+Crackling Thunder+Bloodborne+Vicious AgilityWar MachineBerserker ShoutLeeching StrikesRumbling EarthOverpowering FinishMartial ProwessWowhead
  • 2.0%#6 · Slayer · 2 variants+Frothing Berserker+Fervor of Battle+Bloodborne+Dreadnaught+Cleave+Vicious AgilityFast FootworkBloodsurgeCritical ThinkingTactical EdgeRelentless PursuitWowhead
  • 2.0%#7 · Slayer+Second Wind+Bloodborne+Cleave+Vicious AgilityRumbling EarthPowerful MomentumOverpowering FinishMartial ProwessRelentless PursuitWowhead
  • 1.0%#8 · Slayer+Wrecking Throw+Bloodborne+Dreadnaught+Vicious AgilityRumbling EarthCritical ThinkingRelentless PursuitWowhead

Honor talents

  • Sharpen BladeSharpen Blade
  • Storm of DestructionStorm of Destruction
  • DisarmDisarm

Honor talent usage

  • Sharpen BladeSharpen Blade100%
  • Storm of DestructionStorm of Destruction72%
  • DisarmDisarm57%
  • Berserker RoarBerserker Roar35%
  • SafeguardSafeguard15%
  • Master and CommanderMaster and Commander8%
  • ReboundRebound7%
  • Dragon ChargeDragon Charge4%

Gear

Set taken from Plottwist · IcecrownUS · 1836 · matches 11 of 13 slots

Gear by slot

What the strongest players wear in each slot — share of them running the piece.

Most-used gems

Most-used enchants

  • Main handAcuity of the Ren'dorei57%
  • Legs+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina54%
  • FeetFarstrider's Hunt44%
  • ShouldersAkil'zon's Swiftness42%
  • ChestMark of the Worldsoul39%
  • RingsSilvermoon's Tenacity39%
  • HeadEmpowered Blessing of Speed36%