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Arms Warrior PvP Guide For 3v3

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Arms Warrior
Season 4
50 characters
1859 - 2523

Welcome to Murlok.io's Arms Warrior PvP guide for 3v3 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, 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 Mýstìc (Ravencrest EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2523.

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
    Mýstìc's character icon
    Mýstìc
    Ravencrest (EU)
    459 ilvl
    2523
  2. 2
    Noobwar's character icon
    Noobwar
    Burning Blade (US)
    481 ilvl
    2499
  3. 3
    Flokk's character icon
    Flokk
    Sargeras (US)
    489 ilvl
    2345
  4. 4
    Оркы's character icon
    Оркы
    Soulflayer (EU)
    457 ilvl
    2274
  5. 5
    Changanzs's character icon
    Changanzs
    Tichondrius (US)
    462 ilvl
    2141

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 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+485
11% Critical Strike
+3510
24% Haste
+2803
28% Mastery
+6952
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+23
0% Avoidance
+55
4% Leech
+460
9% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

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 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Gnome race icon
    Gnome
    29
  2. Human race icon
    Human
    9
  3. Orc race icon
    Orc
    9
  4. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    1
  5. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    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
47
Impending Victory
50
War Machine
50
Intervene
47
Rallying Cry
50
Berserker Shout
24
Fast Footwork
21
Spell Reflection
50
Leeching Strikes
38
Second Wind
0
Frothing Berserker
28
Heroic Leap
50
Intimidating Shout
48
Thunder Clap
41
Furious Blows
28
Wrecking Throw
11
Crushing Force
1
Pain and Gain
44
Cacophonous Roar
20
Storm Bolt
49
Overwhelming Rage
3
Concussive Blows
5
Reinforced Plates
49
Bounding Stride
50
Blood and Thunder
41
Barbaric Training
48
Honed Reflexes
8
Bitter Immunity
10
Double Time
50
Titanic Throw
0
Seismic Reverberation
4
Armored to the Teeth
50
Wild Strikes
50
Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
50
Cruel Strikes
1
Endurance Training
49
Avatar
50
Thunderous Roar
50
Champion's Spear
0
Shockwave
47
Blademaster's Torment
48
Uproar
2
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
49
Die by the Sword
50
Improved Execute
34
Improved Overpower
49
Bloodsurge
1
Fueled by Violence
32
Ignore Pain
50
Sudden Death
50
Fervor of Battle
1
Tactician
50
Colossus Smash
50
Impale
49
Skullsplitter
0
Rend
50
Improved Slam
1
Anger Management
48
Exhilarating Blows
19
Strength of Arms
45
Cleave
1
Tide of Blood
0
Bloodborne
50
Dreadnaught
49
In For The Kill
50
Warbreaker
36
Massacre
47
Storm of Swords
2
Reaping Swings
0
Deft Experience
50
Valor in Victory
49
Critical Thinking
2
Battlelord
48
Bloodletting
50
Bladestorm
49
Sharpened Blades
50
Juggernaut
1
Fatality
33
Dance of Death
0
Hurricane
32
Merciless Bonegrinder
1
Executioner's Precision
34

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
0
Shadow of the Colossus
0
Storm of Destruction
42
War Banner
6
Sharpen Blade
45
Duel
0
Death Sentence
1
Disarm
10
Demolition
1
Warbringer
0
Rebound
0
Safeguard
9
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 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Helm
    35
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Headguard item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Headguard
    5
  3. Thraexhelm of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Thraexhelm of the Onyx Crucible
    5
  4. Primal Molten Helm item icon
    Primal Molten Helm
    3
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    20
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    17
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    4
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Choker item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Choker
    2

Shoulders

  1. Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible
    28
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons
    20
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Spaulders item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Spaulders
    2

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    20
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    18
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    2
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    2
  5. Decorated Commander's Cindercloak item icon
    Decorated Commander's Cindercloak
    1

Chest

  1. Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible
    38
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Chestplate item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Chestplate
    7
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor
    5

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards
    22
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs
    18
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Bracers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bracers
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    2

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards
    31
  2. Handguards of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Handguards of the Onyx Crucible
    16
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Handguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    1
  5. Molten Vanguard's Crushers item set icon
    set
    Molten Vanguard's Crushers
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt
    22
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    16
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Clasp item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Clasp
    11
  4. Ravenous Omnivore's Girdle item icon
    Ravenous Omnivore's Girdle
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Legguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Legguards
    24
  2. Legplates of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Legplates of the Onyx Crucible
    13
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    9
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves
    3
  5. Molten Vanguard's Steel Tassets item set icon
    set
    Molten Vanguard's Steel Tassets
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity item icon
    Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    42
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    6
  3. Dreadboots of the Legion item icon
    Dreadboots of the Legion
    1
  4. Primal Molten Sabatons item icon
    Primal Molten Sabatons
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    40
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    36
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    10
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    5
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    47
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    45
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    2
  4. Blazebinder's Hoof item icon
    Blazebinder's Hoof
    1
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    1

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Greatsword item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatsword
    21
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Halberd item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Halberd
    21
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Impaler item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Impaler
    4
  4. Fyr'alath the Dreamrender item icon
    Fyr'alath the Dreamrender
    3
  5. Undertow Tideblade item icon
    Undertow Tideblade
    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 3v3.

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    42
  2. Primal Molten Helm embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    5
  3. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    1
  4. Primal Molten Helm embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    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 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    8

Back

  1. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    11

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    34
  2. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    4
  3. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    2

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    1

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 3v3.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    59
  2. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    29
  3. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    17
  4. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    17
  5. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    7