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Arms Warrior PvP Guide For 2v2

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Arms Warrior
Season 4
47 characters
1600 - 1983

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 10.2.6, 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 Jimjinjin (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 1983.

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
    Jimjinjin's character icon
    Jimjinjin
    Tichondrius (US)
    487 ilvl
    1983
  2. 2
    Gigasmashx's character icon
    Gigasmashx
    Kazzak (EU)
    480 ilvl
    1824
  3. 3
    Boltjkmeld's character icon
    Boltjkmeld
    Kelthuzad (US)
    466 ilvl
    1769
  4. 4
    Shutuptiddy's character icon
    Shutuptiddy
    Tichondrius (US)
    461 ilvl
    1743
  5. 5
    Girthie's character icon
    Girthie
    Kelthuzad (US)
    464 ilvl
    1708

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
+365
10% Critical Strike
+3464
23% Haste
+2455
26% Mastery
+7122
34% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+18
4% Leech
+507
10% 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
    26
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    9
  3. Human race icon
    Human
    7
  4. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    2
  5. Undead race icon
    Undead
    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
47
Defensive Stance
47
Berserker Rage
47
Impending Victory
47
War Machine
47
Intervene
47
Rallying Cry
47
Piercing Howl
38
Fast Footwork
22
Spell Reflection
47
Leeching Strikes
40
Second Wind
0
Frothing Berserker
21
Heroic Leap
47
Intimidating Shout
47
Thunder Clap
42
Furious Blows
22
Wrecking Throw
7
Crushing Force
0
Pain and Gain
46
Cacophonous Roar
14
Storm Bolt
47
Overwhelming Rage
2
Concussive Blows
3
Reinforced Plates
47
Bounding Stride
47
Blood and Thunder
42
Barbaric Training
44
Honed Reflexes
9
Bitter Immunity
12
Double Time
47
Titanic Throw
0
Seismic Reverberation
0
Armored to the Teeth
47
Wild Strikes
46
Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
47
Cruel Strikes
2
Endurance Training
44
Avatar
47
Thunderous Roar
46
Champion's Spear
1
Shockwave
43
Blademaster's Torment
43
Uproar
2
Thunderous Words
46
Piercing Challenge
1
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
47
Overpower
47
Martial Prowess
47
Die by the Sword
47
Improved Execute
34
Improved Overpower
47
Bloodsurge
0
Fueled by Violence
32
Ignore Pain
47
Sudden Death
47
Fervor of Battle
0
Tactician
47
Colossus Smash
47
Impale
47
Skullsplitter
1
Rend
47
Improved Slam
0
Anger Management
47
Exhilarating Blows
15
Strength of Arms
44
Cleave
0
Tide of Blood
1
Bloodborne
47
Dreadnaught
47
In For The Kill
46
Warbreaker
32
Massacre
44
Storm of Swords
0
Reaping Swings
0
Deft Experience
47
Valor in Victory
47
Critical Thinking
1
Battlelord
47
Bloodletting
47
Bladestorm
47
Sharpened Blades
47
Juggernaut
0
Fatality
28
Dance of Death
0
Hurricane
30
Merciless Bonegrinder
0
Executioner's Precision
38

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
44
War Banner
3
Sharpen Blade
41
Duel
0
Death Sentence
2
Disarm
8
Demolition
0
Warbringer
1
Rebound
0
Safeguard
5
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. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Helm
    36
  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
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    24
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    15
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    2
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Choker item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Choker
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons
    23
  2. Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Pauldrons of the Onyx Crucible
    19
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Shoulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Shoulders
    2
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Spaulders item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Spaulders
    2
  5. Primal Molten Pauldrons item icon
    Primal Molten Pauldrons
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    20
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    20
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cloak
    2
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Drape
    1

Chest

  1. Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Battlechest of the Onyx Crucible
    32
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Chestplate item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Chestplate
    11
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor
    4

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards
    30
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs
    15
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Bracers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bracers
    2

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards
    33
  2. Handguards of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Handguards of the Onyx Crucible
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets
    4

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
    17
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Clasp item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Clasp
    8

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Legguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Legguards
    29
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    13
  3. Legplates of the Onyx Crucible item set icon
    set
    Legplates of the Onyx Crucible
    5

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity item icon
    Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    24
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    20
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Stompers item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Stompers
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Stompers item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Stompers
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    44
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    39
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    6
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    44
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    42
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    8

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Greatsword item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatsword
    24
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Halberd item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Halberd
    23

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
    24
  2. Primal Molten Helm embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    3

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
    5

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    41
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    2
  3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    21
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    17

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    39
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    3
  3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    9

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    38
  2. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    3
  3. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    39
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    4
  3. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    50
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    24
  3. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    4

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    31
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    7
  3. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    3

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
    42
  2. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    19
  3. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    17
  4. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    9
  5. Radiant Alexstraszite gem icon
    Radiant Alexstraszite
    6