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Arms WarriorSolo Shuffle PvP Guide

Discover the best race, gear and talent builds from top-rated players

Updated 19 minutes ago
Midnight S1
50 players
2687 - 2504 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Magnuszx
Magnuszx2687
Zul'jin (US)280 iLvl
#2
Kenstlols
Kenstlols2679
Tichondrius (US)280 iLvl
#3
Magnuszxo
Magnuszxo2666
Area 52 (US)280 iLvl
#4
Îï
Îï2666
Sargeras (US)277 iLvl
#5
Magnusz
Magnusz2666
Zul'jin (US)280 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Gnome

Gnome

29 players

58%
Most Popular
#2
Troll

Troll

5 players

10%
2nd Most
#3
Human

Human

4 players

8%
3rd Most
#4
Highmountain Tauren
Highmountain Tauren
4 players
#5
Orc
Orc
2 players
#6
Night Elf
Night Elf
2 players
#7
Dracthyr
Dracthyr
1 player
#8
Blood Elf
Blood Elf
1 player
#9
Dark Iron Dwarf
Dark Iron Dwarf
1 player

Recommended Arms Warrior Gear

Character Render
Highest rated player's appearance shown for illustration
Stat Priority:
Vers>Haste>Mastery>Crit
Night Ender's Tusks

Night Ender's Tusks(58%)

289
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Galactic Gladiator's Necklace

Galactic Gladiator's Necklace(58%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons(44%)

289
Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak(50%)

289
Arcanoweave Lining
Galactic Gladiator's Chestguard

Galactic Gladiator's Chestguard(42%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Precious's Ribbon

Precious's Ribbon(8%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

Galactic Gladiator's Tabard(8%)

1
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards

Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards(58%)

289
Arcanoweave Lining

Night Ender's Fists(90%)

289
Night Ender's Fists

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt(38%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Legguards(60%)

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit
289
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Legguards

Galactic Gladiator's Plate Warboots(58%)

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
289
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Warboots

Galactic Gladiator's Ring(66%)

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
289
Galactic Gladiator's Ring

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(64%)

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
289
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(96%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity(88%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Greataxe(66%)

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
246
Galactic Gladiator's Greataxe
OFF_HAND slot

Gear Summary

— Recommended tier set, embellishments, enchantments, and gems

Tier Set Bonuses

Rage of the Night Ender

Equipped pieces:

Head:Night Ender's TusksNight Ender's Tusks
Hands:Night Ender's FistsNight Ender's Fists
2

Set: Mortal Strike and Cleave damage increased by 5%. Colossus Smash increases damage taken by an additional 5%.(98%)

4

(4) Set: Damaging a target affected by Colossus Smash with Mortal Strike or Cleave that hits 3 or more targets extends Colossus Smash's effect on them by 1.0 sec.(12%)

Embellishments

Wrist:Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards

Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(68%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to draw in a mana wyrm that will empower you and an ally with Arcanoweave Insight, increasing your Strength by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

Back:Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(66%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to draw in a mana wyrm that will empower you and an ally with Arcanoweave Insight, increasing your Strength by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

Enchantments

Head:Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of SpeedEnchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed(86%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness(88%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(66%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(92%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(96%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(84%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's TenacityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity(72%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's TenacityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity(74%)

Gems

Enduring Heliotrope(96%)
Flawless Quick Lapis(43%)

Recommended Arms Warrior Talents

Class Talents

Battle Stance(100%)
Defensive Stance(100%)
Heroic Leap(100%)
Bounding Stride(100%)
Impending Victory(100%)
Rallying Cry(100%)
Rend(100%)
Reinforced Plates(100%)
Double Time(100%)
Armored to the Teeth(100%)
Two-Handed Weapon Specialization(100%)
Wild Strikes(100%)
Cruel Strikes(100%)
Anger Management(100%)
Storm Bolt(98%)
Pain and Gain(98%)
Intimidating Shout(98%)
Spell Reflection(98%)
Battlefield Commander(98%)
Thunder Clap(96%)
Berserker Shout(96%)
Crushing Force(96%)
Javelineer(96%)
Champion's Spear(96%)
Crackling Thunder(94%)
Shockwave(94%)
Intervene(92%)
Honed Reflexes(92%)
Field Dressing(90%)
Fast Footwork(84%)
Rumbling Earth(60%)

Specialization Talents

Mortal Strike(100%)
Overpower(100%)
Sudden Death(100%)
Bloodsurge(100%)
Improved Overpower(100%)
Die by the Sword(100%)
Improved Execute(100%)
Tactician(100%)
Colossus Smash(100%)
Impale(100%)
Sharpened Blades(100%)
Overpowering Finish(100%)
Martial Prowess(100%)
Strength of Arms(100%)
Deep Wounds(100%)
Bloodborne(100%)
Bladestorm(100%)
Master of Warfare(100%)
Avatar(100%)
Bloodletting(98%)
Executioner's Precision(98%)
Fueled by Violence(96%)
Battlelord(96%)
Mortal Wounds(96%)
Dreadnaught(88%)
Broad Strokes(76%)
Massacre(74%)
Powerful Momentum(70%)

Hero Talents: Colossus

Demolish(64%)
Martial Expert(64%)
Colossal Might(64%)
Decimator(64%)
Arterial Bleed(64%)
Mountain of Muscle and Scars(64%)
Tide of Battle(64%)
Cut to the Bone(64%)
Dominance of the Colossus(64%)
Precise Might(64%)
Practiced Strikes(64%)
Celeritous Conclusion(64%)
Boneshaker(62%)
Veteran Vitality(58%)

PvP Talents

Sharpen Blade(98%)
Berserker Roar(76%)
Disarm(66%)
Safeguard(32%)
Storm of Destruction(22%)
Demolition(4%)
Master and Commander(2%)

Expert Analysis: Arms Warrior Solo Shuffle

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Arms Warrior players in Solo Shuffle, rated between 2,504 and 2,687.

Arms Warriors do well into Mistweaver Monks (53.9%), Restoration Shamans (52.9%), and Unholy Death Knights (52.0%), but struggle against Windwalker Monks (48.4%), Discipline Priests (47.5%), and Preservation Evokers (48.5%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Gnome is the most popular race for Arms Warrior at 58%, followed by Troll (10%) and Human (8%).

Gnome at 58% usage is a clear favorite, largely thanks to Escape Artist, which removes any root or snare on a short cooldown.

Troll players bring Berserking, which increases haste by 10% for 12 seconds for burst windows.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Versatility and Haste, with Mastery as a third option. Since the item level of PvP gear scales in PvP, the real gearing decision comes down to picking the right items for these stats.

Most top players are running the 2-piece tier set (Rage of the Night Ender) but skipping the 4-piece, opting for stronger individual items in the remaining slots.

Top players are doubling up on Arcanoweave Lining for both embellishment slots.

The most popular bloodstone is Enduring Heliotrope (96%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Quick Lapis (43%).

Talent Insights

Colossus is the dominant hero talent tree for Arms Warrior in Solo Shuffle, picked by 64% of top players, with 36% on Slayer.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Sharpen Blade (98%), Berserker Roar (76%), and Disarm (66%).