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Arms Warrior PvP Guide For 2v2

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Arms Warrior
Season 4
50 characters
2068 - 2408

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 2408.

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)
    515 ilvl
    2408
  2. 2
    Hayne's character icon
    Hayne
    Archimonde (EU)
    502 ilvl
    2323
  3. 3
    Seifcham's character icon
    Seifcham
    Ravencrest (EU)
    502 ilvl
    2322
  4. 4
    Pocketpanzer's character icon
    Pocketpanzer
    Archimonde (EU)
    492 ilvl
    2283
  5. 5
    Tractordaddy's character icon
    Tractordaddy
    Zuljin (US)
    498 ilvl
    2267

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
+1097
14% Critical Strike
+3703
25% Haste
+3528
33% Mastery
+7235
35% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+23
0% Avoidance
+28
5% Leech
+561
11% 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 2v2, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Gnome race icon
    Gnome
    27
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    12
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    8
  4. Draenei race icon
    Draenei
    1
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    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
49
Impending Victory
50
War Machine
50
Intervene
48
Rallying Cry
50
Piercing Howl
37
Fast Footwork
33
Spell Reflection
50
Leeching Strikes
46
Second Wind
1
Frothing Berserker
15
Heroic Leap
50
Intimidating Shout
50
Thunder Clap
35
Furious Blows
37
Wrecking Throw
5
Crushing Force
2
Pain and Gain
49
Cacophonous Roar
16
Storm Bolt
49
Overwhelming Rage
1
Concussive Blows
9
Reinforced Plates
49
Bounding Stride
49
Blood and Thunder
35
Barbaric Training
49
Honed Reflexes
10
Bitter Immunity
6
Double Time
50
Titanic Throw
0
Seismic Reverberation
1
Armored to the Teeth
50
Wild Strikes
49
Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
50
Cruel Strikes
3
Endurance Training
48
Avatar
50
Thunderous Roar
49
Champion's Spear
1
Shockwave
48
Blademaster's Torment
48
Uproar
2
Thunderous Words
49
Piercing Challenge
0
Champion's Might
1
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
29
Improved Overpower
50
Bloodsurge
2
Fueled by Violence
36
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
14
Strength of Arms
48
Cleave
0
Tide of Blood
0
Bloodborne
50
Dreadnaught
50
In For The Kill
49
Blunt Instruments
27
Massacre
48
Storm of Swords
1
Reaping Swings
0
Deft Experience
50
Valor in Victory
50
Critical Thinking
5
Battlelord
50
Bloodletting
50
Bladestorm
50
Sharpened Blades
50
Juggernaut
0
Fatality
28
Dance of Death
0
Hurricane
30
Merciless Bonegrinder
0
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
48
War Banner
2
Sharpen Blade
43
Duel
0
Death Sentence
1
Disarm
11
Demolition
1
Warbringer
3
Rebound
2
Safeguard
2
Battlefield Commander
37

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
    32
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Helm
    5
  3. Infurious Helm of Vengeance item icon
    Infurious Helm of Vengeance
    4
  4. Thraexhelm of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Thraexhelm of the Onyx Crucible
    4
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm
    3

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    21
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    12
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    8
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    5
  5. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    3

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
    10
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    9
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    4
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    3

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
    28
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards
    7
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    5
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs
    4

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
    31
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    10
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    6
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    2
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt
    1

Legs

  1. Legplates of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Legplates of the Onyx Crucible
    45
  2. Primal Molten Legplates item icon
    Primal Molten Legplates
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Legguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Legguards
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wargreaves
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity item icon
    Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    47
  2. Primal Molten Sabatons item icon
    Primal Molten Sabatons
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Stompers item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Stompers
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    22
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    20
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    19
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    19
  5. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    9

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    34
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    27
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    21
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    16
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    1

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Greatsword item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Greatsword
    18
  2. Fyr'alath the Dreamrender item icon
    Fyr'alath the Dreamrender
    14
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Impaler item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Impaler
    10
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Pulverizer item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Pulverizer
    4
  5. Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood item icon
    Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood
    2

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
    13
  2. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    7
  3. Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood item icon
    Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood
    2

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
    47
  2. Primal Molten Helm embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    27
  3. Primal Molten Helm embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    10
  4. Infurious Helm of Vengeance embellishment item icon
    Infurious Vengeance
    4
  5. Flourishing Dream Helm embellishment item icon
    Flourishing Dream Helm
    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
    10

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    48
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    26
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    23

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    48
  2. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    1

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
    43
  2. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    5
  3. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    48

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    50
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    41
  3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    7

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    47
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    2
  3. Sophic Writ enchantment icon
    Sophic Writ
    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 2v2.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    61
  2. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    56
  3. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    27
  4. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    10
  5. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    7