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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 Arena0.1%52.6%
3v3 Arena0.4%53.4%
Solo Shuffle0.4%41.6%
Battleground Blitz0.5%50.4%
Rated BG0.3%49.7%

Spec statistics

Statistics based on 371 players · 16–2661

Best buildBased on the top 73 players by rating (1554–2661)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

  • GnomeGnome27%×2.06
  • HumanHuman14%×0.69
  • OrcOrc12%×0.82
  • VulperaVulpera10%×7.02

Faction

  • Alliance63%
  • Horde37%

Stat priority

  • Versatility
  • Haste
  • Mastery
  • Critical Strike

Honor talents

  • Sharpen BladeSharpen Blade
  • Morale KillerMorale Killer
  • SafeguardSafeguard

Core — taken by almost everyone

  • Thunder Clap
  • Heroic Leap
  • Reinforced Plates
  • Ignore Pain
  • Devastator
  • Revenge
  • Shield Wall
  • Strategist
  • Brace For Impact
  • Demoralizing Shout
  • Best Served Cold
  • Fueled by Violence
  • Unyielding Stance
  • Thunder Blast
  • Ground Current
  • Avatar of the Storm
  • Burst of Power
  • Strength of the Mountain
  • Crashing Thunder
  • Capacitance
  • Conductivity
  • Storm Surge
  • Impending Victory
  • Double Time
  • Avatar
  • Punish
  • Brutal Vitality
  • Pain and Gain
  • Spell Reflection
  • Shield Charge
  • Armored to the Teeth
  • Honed Reflexes
  • Phalanx
  • War Machine
  • Storm Bolt
  • Crackling Thunder
  • Enduring Defenses
  • Thunderlord
  • Bounding Stride
  • Defender's Aegis
  • Violent Outburst
  • Flashing Skies
  • Booming Voice
  • Keep Your Feet on the Ground
  • Rallying Cry
  • Wild Strikes
  • Whirling Blade
  • Enduring Alacrity
  • Shockwave
  • Cruel Strikes
  • One-Handed Weapon Specialization
  • Instigate

Where builds differ

  • Blood and ThunderBlood and Thunder49%skip 51%
  • Lightning StrikesLightning Strikes49%skip 51%
  • Leeching StrikesLeeching Strikes46%skip 54%
  • Fast FootworkFast Footwork46%skip 54%
  • Armor SpecializationArmor Specialization54%skip 46%
  • Champion's SpearChampion's Spear45%skip 55%
  • Second WindSecond Wind56%skip 44%
  • Last StandLast Stand43%skip 57%
Closest real buildCkEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3Zd3yAAAjZGzMzYGzmZmlZMGjGzYGLzMzMDzYmBAAAALDAzYAGYD2WMaMDgZJmZDmZMDmFAYmBAgBMGWowhead

Set taken from Sixarakinn · Moon Guard · 1678 · matches 14 of 14 slots

Gear

Night Ender's Tusks246Rage of the Night Ender3Flawless Masterful PeridotEnchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching
Thalassian Competitor's Amulet263Flawless Masterful Peridot
Night Ender's Pauldrons246Rage of the Night Ender3Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending
Galactic Gladiator's Shawl298
Thalassian Competitor's Plate BreastplateE263Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces298Flawless Masterful Peridot
Night Ender's Fists246Rage of the Night Ender3
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle298Flawless Masterful Peridot
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves298+41 Agility/Strength & +27 Armor
Thalassian Competitor's Plate SabatonsE263Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots
Thalassian Competitor's Signet263Flawless Masterful PeridotEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
Galactic Gladiator's Ring298Flawless Masterful PeridotEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity298Gladiator's Distinction2
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2
Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword298Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
Galactic Gladiator's Greataxe298Enchant Weapon - Flames of the Sin'dorei

Gems

Set pieces

  • Rage of the Night Ender3 pc
  • Gladiator's Distinction2 pc

Embellishments

Equipment

Head

Neck

Shoulders

Back

Chest

Wrists

Hands

Waist

Legs

Feet

Rings

Trinkets

Main hand

Off hand

Gems

Enchants

  • Back✦ Goblin Glider71%
  • Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul61%
  • Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt64%
  • Hands✦ +3 Stamina81%
  • Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed49%
  • Legs✦ +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina82%
  • Main Hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei52%
  • Off Hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei46%
  • Ring 1✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity40%
  • Ring 2✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity40%
  • Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness58%
  • Waist✦ Nitro Boosts100%

Builds

  • 2.8%#1 · Mountain ThaneCkEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3Zd3yAAAjZGzMzYGzmZmlZMGjGzYGLzMzMDzYmBAAAALDAzYAGYD2WMaMDgZJmZDmZMDmFAYmBAgBMGWowhead
  • 1.1%#2 · Mountain ThaneCkEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3ZdbbAAgxMjZmZMjZzYWGGjZMmxYhZmZYGzMDAAAAWGDwMGgBbbzYWW2GmZGmhlZzYmNGzMmBzyAgZmZGAwMwAWowhead
  • 1.1%#3 · ColossusCkEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3Zd3yAAAjZYmZmZGzmZmlZMGz0YGzYZMzMDzYmBAAAALDAzYAgNzYYjMwMsQjZWgZGzgZDAwMDAYAjBWowhead
  • 1.1%#4 · Mountain ThaneCkEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3Zd3yAAAjZGzMzYGzmZmlZMGjGzYGLzMzMDzYmBAAAALDAzYAGYD2WMaMDgZLmZDmZMDmFAYmBAgBMGWowhead
  • 0.6%#5 · Mountain ThaneCkEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3ZdbZAAgxMjZmZMjZzMzyMGjhxMmxyMzMzwMmZAAAAwyAwMGgB2gtFDjZAMLYmNYmxMYWAgZGAAGwYAWowhead
  • 0.6%#6 · Mountain ThaneCkEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3ZdzAAAjZYmZmZGzmZmlZMGDjZMjlZMzMmhZGAAAAsMzAMjBYgNYZxwYGAzCmZDGzMDjNAYmBAADMGWowhead
  • 0.6%#7 · Mountain ThaneCkEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3Zd32AAAjZGzMzYGzmxsMwYmGzMjFmxMAmBAAAALjBYGDwgltZMLbbjmZGmhlZrxYjxMDgFAYmxMAADMAWowhead
  • 0.6%#8 · ColossusCkEASWsDSHNyPDXnbxuIhH3Zd32AAAzMDmZmZmZ2MmtZMGkZmZsxMzMjZYmBAAAALDAzYAGssNjZZZb0MzwMsNbNmZhxMmZwsAAYmBAMDMGWowhead

Hero talents

  • Mountain Thane79.8%
  • Colossus20.2%

Honor talents

  • Morale KillerPower Through AdversityThunderstruck5.5%
  • Morale KillerShield BashThunderstruck4.4%
  • Dragon ChargeMorale KillerPower Through Adversity4.4%
  • DisarmMorale KillerThunderstruck3.3%
  • Dragon ChargePower Through AdversityThunderstruck3.3%

Hero tree builds

  • Avatar of the StormBurst of PowerCapacitanceConductivityCrashing ThunderFlashing SkiesGround CurrentKeep Your Feet on the GroundStorm ShieldStorm SurgeStrength of the MountainThorim's MightThunder Blast16.9%
  • Avatar of the StormBurst of PowerCapacitanceConductivityCrashing ThunderFlashing SkiesGround CurrentKeep Your Feet on the GroundLightning StrikesStorm BoltsStorm SurgeStrength of the MountainThorim's MightThunder Blast13.9%
  • Avatar of the StormBurst of PowerCapacitanceConductivityCrashing ThunderFlashing SkiesGround CurrentKeep Your Feet on the GroundLightning StrikesStorm ShieldStorm SurgeStrength of the MountainThorim's MightThunder Blast12.6%
  • Avatar of the StormBurst of PowerCapacitanceConductivityCrashing ThunderFlashing SkiesGround CurrentKeep Your Feet on the GroundStorm BoltsStorm SurgeStrength of the MountainThorim's MightThunder Blast6.6%

Race

  • humanHuman18.3%
  • gnomeGnome16.4%
  • orcOrc14.3%
  • taurenTauren5.4%
  • night-elfNight Elf4.9%
  • highmountain-taurenHighmountain Tauren4.3%
  • dwarfDwarf4.0%
  • blood-elfBlood Elf4.0%

Faction

  • AllianceAlliance58.5%
  • HordeHorde41.5%

Secondary stats

  • Versatility717
  • Haste653
  • Mastery392
  • Critical Strike303

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