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Arms Warrior PvP Guide For 2v2

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Arms Warrior
Season 4
50 characters
2069 - 2434

Welcome to Murlok.io's Arms Warrior PvP guide for 2v2 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.7, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Arms Warriors from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Devìlscandy (Stormscale EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2434.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Arms Warriors

  1. 1
    Devìlscandy's character icon
    Devìlscandy
    Stormscale (EU)
    516 ilvl
    2434
  2. 2
    Thomasman's character icon
    Thomasman
    Nerathor (EU)
    500 ilvl
    2382
  3. 3
    Seifcham's character icon
    Seifcham
    Ravencrest (EU)
    505 ilvl
    2348
  4. 4
    Hayne's character icon
    Hayne
    Archimonde (EU)
    507 ilvl
    2323
  5. 5
    Ironmásk's character icon
    Ironmásk
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    517 ilvl
    2312

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Arms Warrior Secondary and Minor stats for 2v2.

Secondary Stats
+1411
16% Critical Strike
+3836
26% Haste
+3765
34% Mastery
+7057
34% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+32
0% Avoidance
+24
4% Leech
+538
10% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Gnome currently being the top race for Arms Warriors in 2v2, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Gnome race icon
    Gnome
    25
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    14
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    8
  4. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    1
  5. Draenei race icon
    Draenei
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Warrior specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Warrior class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Warrior's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Battle Stance
50
Defensive Stance
50
Berserker Rage
44
Impending Victory
50
War Machine
50
Intervene
42
Rallying Cry
50
Piercing Howl
35
Fast Footwork
33
Spell Reflection
50
Leeching Strikes
41
Second Wind
5
Frothing Berserker
20
Heroic Leap
50
Intimidating Shout
44
Thunder Clap
39
Furious Blows
33
Wrecking Throw
3
Crushing Force
3
Pain and Gain
46
Cacophonous Roar
17
Storm Bolt
49
Overwhelming Rage
6
Sidearm
9
Reinforced Plates
50
Bounding Stride
49
Blood and Thunder
38
Barbaric Training
49
Honed Reflexes
10
Bitter Immunity
8
Double Time
50
Titanic Throw
0
Seismic Reverberation
1
Armored to the Teeth
50
Wild Strikes
50
Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
50
Cruel Strikes
5
Endurance Training
45
Avatar
50
Thunderous Roar
50
Champion's Spear
0
Shockwave
42
Blademaster's Torment
42
Uproar
5
Thunderous Words
50
Piercing Challenge
0
Champion's Might
0
Rumbling Earth
0
Sonic Boom
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Arms Warriors with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Mortal Strike
50
Overpower
50
Martial Prowess
50
Die by the Sword
50
Improved Execute
32
Improved Overpower
50
Bloodsurge
1
Fueled by Violence
30
Ignore Pain
49
Sudden Death
50
Fervor of Battle
0
Tactician
50
Colossus Smash
50
Impale
50
Skullsplitter
0
Rend
50
Improved Slam
1
Anger Management
50
Exhilarating Blows
18
Strength of Arms
47
Cleave
4
Tide of Blood
0
Bloodborne
50
Dreadnaught
50
In For The Kill
48
Warbreaker
28
Massacre
45
Storm of Swords
6
Reaping Swings
0
Deft Experience
50
Valor in Victory
48
Critical Thinking
7
Battlelord
50
Bloodletting
50
Bladestorm
48
Sharpened Blades
50
Juggernaut
2
Fatality
24
Dance of Death
0
Hurricane
34
Merciless Bonegrinder
1
Executioner's Precision
36

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Arms Warrior's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Master and Commander
1
Shadow of the Colossus
0
Storm of Destruction
46
War Banner
2
Sharpen Blade
43
Duel
0
Death Sentence
1
Disarm
15
Demolition
0
Warbringer
3
Rebound
0
Safeguard
3
Battlefield Commander
36

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Arms Warriors in 2v2, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Primal Molten Helm item icon
    Primal Molten Helm
    31
  2. Thraexhelm of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Thraexhelm of the Onyx Crucible
    7
  3. Infurious Helm of Vengeance item icon
    Infurious Helm of Vengeance
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm
    3
  5. Battle-Ready Binoculars item icon
    Battle-Ready Binoculars
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    22
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    9
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    7
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    4
  5. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    2

Shoulders

  1. Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible
    50

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    16
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    9
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    7
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Drape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Drape
    5
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Drape
    4

Chest

  1. Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible
    50

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Bracers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bracers
    24
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    9
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    4
  5. Warbands of the Onyx Crucible item icon
    Warbands of the Onyx Crucible
    3

Hands

  1. Handguards of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Handguards of the Onyx Crucible
    49
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Handguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Clasp item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Clasp
    27
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    12
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    7
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    1
  5. Girdle of Mighty Resolve item icon
    Girdle of Mighty Resolve
    1

Legs

  1. Legplates of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Legplates of the Onyx Crucible
    42
  2. Primal Molten Legplates item icon
    Primal Molten Legplates
    4
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Legguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Legguards
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves
    1
  5. Frostfire Legguards of Preparation item icon
    Frostfire Legguards of Preparation
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity item icon
    Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    45
  2. Primal Molten Sabatons item icon
    Primal Molten Sabatons
    2
  3. Twenty-Two-League Striders item icon
    Twenty-Two-League Striders
    2
  4. Pristine Magma Stompers item icon
    Pristine Magma Stompers
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    21
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    17
  3. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    16
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    12
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    11

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    33
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    25
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    19
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    12
  5. Accelerating Sandglass item icon
    Accelerating Sandglass
    2

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Greatsword item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Greatsword
    19
  2. Fyr'alath the Dreamrender item icon
    Fyr'alath the Dreamrender
    18
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Impaler item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Impaler
    7
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Pulverizer item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Pulverizer
    3
  5. Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood item icon
    Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood
    1

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion serves as a specialized currency in Dragonflight Season 4, enabling players to purchase specific items. Each item costs 2 bullions and can be upgraded to its maximum Mythic level.

Given that the acquisition of bullions is limited to 1 per week from defeating raid bosses and 2 from the Weekly Mythic Dungeons quest reward when available, here are the best items to buy to maximize your limited bullions.

  1. Fyr'alath the Dreamrender item icon
    Fyr'alath the Dreamrender
    17
  2. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    12
  3. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    9
  4. Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood item icon
    Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Arms Warriors in 2v2.

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    45
  2. Primal Molten Helm embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    30
  3. Primal Molten Helm embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    9
  4. Infurious Helm of Vengeance embellishment item icon
    Infurious Vengeance
    4
  5. Allied Wristguard of Companionship embellishment item icon
    Allied Wristgaurds Of Companionship
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Arms Warriors in 2v2, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    13

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    42
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    2
  3. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    2

Chest

  1. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    28
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    21

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    46
  2. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    2

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    24
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    42
  2. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    5
  3. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    47

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    51
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    25
  3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    19

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    48
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    2

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Arms Warriors in 2v2.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    69
  2. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    49
  3. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    34
  4. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    19
  5. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    14