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PvP spec overview · representation, win rates and top players from the current ladder snapshot

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Meta by bracket

BracketPop %Win %
2v2 Arena3.4%54.1%
3v3 Arena6.7%54.5%
Solo Shuffle3.1%51.4%
Battleground Blitz4.0%50.2%
Rated BG4.6%52.8%

Spec statistics

Statistics based on 500 players · 2236–3318

Best buildBased on the top 98 players by rating (2802–3318)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.Show the build

Race

  • GnomeGnome63%×1.69
  • TrollTroll9%×1.45
  • OrcOrc9%×0.43
  • Highmountain TaurenHighmountain Tauren8%×1.40

Faction

  • Alliance69%
  • Horde31%

Stat priority

  • Versatility
  • Haste
  • Mastery
  • Critical Strike

Honor talents

  • Sharpen BladeSharpen Blade
  • DisarmDisarm
  • SafeguardSafeguard

Core — taken by almost everyone

  • Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
  • Impending Victory
  • Rallying Cry
  • Storm Bolt
  • Thunder Clap
  • Heroic Leap
  • Pain and Gain
  • Wild Strikes
  • Armored to the Teeth
  • Reinforced Plates
  • Shockwave
  • Cruel Strikes
  • Double Time
  • Spell Reflection
  • Intervene
  • Intimidating Shout
  • Rend
  • Die by the Sword
  • Mortal Strike
  • Overpower
  • Improved Execute
  • Sudden Death
  • Bloodsurge
  • Improved Overpower
  • Tactician
  • Bloodborne
  • Colossus Smash
  • Impale
  • Bladestorm
  • Executioner's Precision
  • Sharpened Blades
  • Master Tactician
  • Martial Prowess
  • Deep Wounds
  • Mortal Wounds
  • Strength of Arms
  • Dominance of the Colossus
  • Precise Might
  • Practiced Strikes
  • Mountain of Muscle and Scars
  • Tide of Battle
  • Martial Expert
  • Colossal Might
  • Celeritous Conclusion
  • Cut to the Bone
  • Decimator
  • Bounding Stride
  • Champion's Spear
  • Anger Management
  • Fueled by Violence
  • Bloodletting
  • Boneshaker
  • Javelineer
  • Overpowering Finish
  • Battlefield Commander
  • Crushing Force
  • Berserker Shout
  • Honed Reflexes
  • Crackling Thunder
  • Powerful Momentum
  • Fast Footwork
  • Battle Stance
  • Defensive Stance
  • Dreadnaught
  • Demolish
  • Arterial Bleed
  • Tactical Edge
  • Veteran Vitality

Where builds differ

  • UnhingedUnhinged59%skip 41%
  • Deadly FocusDeadly Focus59%skip 41%
  • Violent EuphoriaViolent Euphoria59%skip 41%
  • MassacreMassacre33%skip 67%
  • Slayer's DominanceSlayer's Dominance69%skip 31%
  • Rumbling EarthRumbling Earth71%skip 29%
  • Culling CycloneCulling Cyclone68%Brutal FinishBrutal Finish5%skip 26%
  • Reap the StormReap the Storm74%skip 26%
Closest real buildCcEAjLzRlq54bI5v+r8Sr9Xw4DzMzsMzMzYAAAAMMhxMzYhZmZYGzMDAAAAgxiZgtMzYZbWMzywmhhZmZajmZGWAmxiZZMsMz2gZmZGAmxwAWowhead

Set taken from Jessicãjin · Illidan · 3292 · matches 12 of 14 slots

Gear

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm298
Galactic Gladiator's Amulet298Flawless Versatile Amethyst
Night Ender's Pauldrons256Rage of the Night Ender2/5Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Gladiator's Shawl298
Galactic Gladiator's Chestguard298Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards263
Night Ender's Fists246Rage of the Night Ender2/5
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle298Flawless Versatile Peridot
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves298
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers263Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Thalassian Competitor's Signet263Flawless Versatile PeridotEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity
Galactic Gladiator's Ring298Enduring HeliotropeEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Thalassian Competitor's GreatswordE263Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
Thalassian Competitor's GreatswordE263Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Gems

Set pieces

  • Rage of the Night Ender2/5
  • Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Embellishments

Equipment

Head

Neck

Shoulders

Back

Chest

Wrists

Hands

Waist

Legs

Feet

Rings

Trinkets

Main hand

Off hand

Gems

Enchants

  • Back✦ Goblin Glider84%
  • Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul76%
  • Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt87%
  • Hands✦ +3 Stamina98%
  • Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed80%
  • Legs✦ +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina89%
  • Main Hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei80%
  • Off Hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei67%
  • Ring 1✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity71%
  • Ring 2✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity70%
  • Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness85%
  • Waist✦ Nitro Boosts100%

Builds

  • 2.9%#1 · ColossusCcEAjLzRlq54bI5v+r8Sr9Xw4DzMzsMzMzYAAAAMMhxMzYhZmZYGzMDAAAAgxiZgtMzYZbWMzywmhhZmZajmZGWAmxiZZMsMz2gZmZGAmxwAWowhead
  • 2.3%#2 · Colossus · 3 variantsCcEAjLzRlq54bI5v+r8Sr9Xw4DzMzsMzMzYAAAAMMhxMzYZzMzMMjZmBAAAAwYxMwWmZssNLmZbYzwwMzMtRzMDLAzYxsMGWmZbwMDAYYYAWowhead
  • 2.3%#3 · ColossusCcEAjLzRlq54bI5v+r8Sr9Xw4DzMzsMzMzYAAAAMMhxMzYhZmZYGzMDAAAAgxiZgtMzYZbWMz2wmhhZmZajmZGWAmxiZZMsMz2gZmZGAmxwAWowhead
  • 2.3%#4 · Colossus · 2 variantsCcEAjLzRlq54bI5v+r8Sr9Xw4DzMzsMzMmZAAAAMMhZmZGLMzMDGzMDAAAAgxiZgtMzYZbWMz2wmhhZmZajmZG2AmxiZZMsMz2gZmZGAmxwAWowhead
  • 2.3%#5 · ColossusCcEAjLzRlq54bI5v+r8Sr9Xw4DzMzsMzMzYAAAAMMhxMzYhZmZYGzMDAAAAgxiZgtMzYZbWMz2wmhhZmZajmZGWAmxiZZMsMz2gZGAwMGGAWowhead
  • 1.7%#6 · Colossus · 2 variantsCcEAjLzRlq54bI5v+r8Sr9Xw4DzMzsMzMzYAAAAMMhxMzYhZmZYGzMDAAAAgxiZgtMzYZbWMzywmhhZmZajmZGWAmxiZZMsMz2gZmZGAmxwAWowhead
  • 1.7%#7 · Colossus · 2 variantsCcEAjLzRlq54bI5v+r8Sr9Xw4DzMzsMzMmZAAAAMMhxMzYhZmZYGzMDAAAAgxiZgtMzYZbWMz2wmhhZmZajmZGWAmxiZZMsMz2gZmZGAmxwAWowhead
  • 1.7%#8 · ColossusCcEAjLzRlq54bI5v+r8Sr9Xw4DzMzsMzMzYAAAAMMhxMzYZzMzMYMzMAAAAAGLmB2yMjltZxMbDbGGmZmpNamZYBYGLmlxwyMbDmZAAzYYAWowhead

Hero talents

  • Slayer57.2%
  • Colossus42.8%

Honor talents

  • Berserker RoarDisarmSharpen Blade20.7%
  • DisarmSafeguardSharpen Blade18.5%
  • DisarmSharpen BladeStorm of Destruction16.4%
  • Berserker RoarSharpen BladeStorm of Destruction16.2%
  • Berserker RoarSafeguardSharpen Blade7.9%

Hero tree builds

  • Arterial BleedBoneshakerCeleritous ConclusionColossal MightCut to the BoneDecimatorDemolishDominance of the ColossusMartial ExpertMountain of Muscle and ScarsPracticed StrikesPrecise MightTide of BattleVeteran Vitality31.2%
  • Culling CycloneDeadly FocusDeath DriveImminent DemiseOpportunistOverwhelming BladesReap the StormShow No MercySlayer's DominanceSlayer's MaliceUnhingedUnrelenting OnslaughtVicious AgilityViolent Euphoria31.0%
  • Culling CycloneDeadly FocusDeath DriveImminent DemiseOpportunistOverwhelming BladesReap the StormRelentless PursuitShow No MercySlayer's DominanceSlayer's MaliceUnhingedUnrelenting OnslaughtViolent Euphoria8.3%
  • Arterial BleedBoneshakerCeleritous ConclusionColossal MightCut to the BoneDecimatorDominance of the ColossusMartial ExpertMountain of Muscle and ScarsPracticed StrikesPrecise MightTide of BattleVeteran Vitality7.7%

Race

  • gnomeGnome43.0%
  • orcOrc18.8%
  • humanHuman12.8%
  • trollTroll6.8%
  • highmountain-taurenHighmountain Tauren6.2%
  • night-elfNight Elf2.8%
  • taurenTauren1.8%
  • undeadUndead1.4%

Faction

  • AllianceAlliance61.8%
  • HordeHorde38.2%

Secondary stats

  • Versatility948
  • Haste639
  • Mastery304
  • Critical Strike159

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