Arms Warrior PvE Guide - MoP Classic

Introduction

    Welcome to the PvE Class Guide for Arms Warrior in Mist of Pandaria Classic. We'll look at the rotation and opener, best talent build, stat priority, consumables, and more so that you can dps at a high level in raids, dungeons, and challenge modes.

MoP Classic Arms Warrior Rotation

Opener

  1. Pre-cast
    Battle Shout
    .
  2. Pre-pot
    Potion of Mogu Power
    .
  3. Pre-cast
    Shattering Throw
    if assigned.
  4. Cast
    Charge
    .
  5. Cast
    Mortal Strike
    .
  6. Cast
    Recklessness
    ,
    , and any on-use effects.
  7. Cast
    Colossus Smash
    .
  8. Cast
    Berserker Rage
    if
    Enrage
    is not active.
  9. Cast
    Heroic Leap
    (Off GCD).
  10. Cast
    Bladestorm
    .
  11. Cast
    Colossus Smash
    whenever
    Sudden Death
    procs.
  12. Cast
    Mortal Strike
    .
  13. Cast
    Slam
    until
    Recklessness
    falls.
  14. Proceed with single target rotation.

Single Target

  1. Use
    Battle Stance
    . Switch to
    Berserker Stance
    when taking a lot of damage.
  2. Maintain
    Battle Shout
    or
    Commanding Shout
    if assigned.
  3. Cast
    Recklessness
    .
  4. Cast
    .
  5. Cast
    Shattering Throw
    .
  6. Cast
    Heroic Strike
    at 115+ Rage.
  7. Maintain
    Deep Wounds
    with
    Mortal Strike
    .
  8. Cast
    Colossus Smash
    if it is not active.
  9. Cast
    Berserker Rage
    during
    Colossus Smash
    if
    Enrage
    is not active.
  10. Cast
    Heroic Leap
    (Off GCD) during
    Colossus Smash
    .
  11. Cast
    Bladestorm
    .
  12. Cast
    Mortal Strike
    .
  13. Maintain
    Sudden Death
    with
    Execute
    on targets below 20% HP.
  14. Cast
    Slam
    on targets above 20% HP during
    Recklessness
    or at 40+ Rage during
    Colossus Smash
    .
  15. Cast
    Overpower
    .
  16. Cast
    Execute
    on targets below 20% HP.
  17. Cast
    Slam
    .
  18. Cast
    Heroic Throw
    .
  19. Cast
    Battle Shout
    .

AoE

    2 targets:

  1. Maintain
    Sweeping Strikes
    .
  2. Maintain
    Deep Wounds
    with
    Mortal Strike
    on both targets.
  3. Proceed with your single target rotation.
  4. 3+ targets:

  5. Maintain
    Sweeping Strikes
    .
  6. Maintain
    Deep Wounds
    with
    Thunder Clap
    on all targets. You can refresh it early to snapshot powerful procs or buffs.
  7. Proceed with your single target rotation, but prioritize
    Slam
    over
    Overpower
    .

Defensive Cooldowns

  1. Rallying Cry
  2. Vigilance
  3. Shield Wall
  4. Enraged Regeneration
  5. Defensive Stance

MoP Classic Arms Warrior Talents

Standard Build

15
30
45
60
75
90

MoP Classic Arms Warrior Glyphs

  1. Standard:
    Death From AboveDeath From Above
    ,
    Unending RageUnending Rage
  2. Single Target:
    Bull RushBull Rush
  3. AoE:
    Sweeping StrikesSweeping Strikes
    ,
    Resonating PowerResonating Power
  4. Can Interrupt:
    Rude InterruptionRude Interruption
  5. No Armor Debuff:
    Colossus SmashColossus Smash
  6. Mobility:
    Enraged SpeedEnraged Speed

MoP Classic Arms Warrior Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

    Best:
  • Flask of Winter's Bite

Food

    Best:
  • Black Pepper Ribs and Shrimp
    ,
  • Fluffy Silkfeather Omelet
    Alternatives:
  • Great Banquet of the Oven

Potions

    Best:
  • Potion of Mogu Power

MoP Classic Arms Warrior Best Professions

  1. Engineering:
    Synapse Springs
    and
    Nitro Boosts
    .
  2. Blacksmithing: 2 extra gem sockets.
  3. The rest of the crafting professions are very close in power.