Arms Warrior PvE Guide - Wrath Classic (WOTLK)

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Arms Warrior Rotation

Arms Warriors have a rather simple priority rotation, but as with any class that uses rage or energy, managing your resources properly will be critical to perform well. You will need to learn when to save and spend your rage, prevent delaying high priority abilities, and how to avoid capping your rage by using
Heroic Strike
or
Cleave
depending on the situation.

Opener

1. Use
   Bloodrage
   pre-pull.
2. Pre-cast
   Battle Shout
   or
   Commanding Shout
   if assigned.
3. Use
   Recklessness
   , then switch to
   Battle Stance
   pre-pull.
4. Pre-pot
   Indestructible Potion
   .
5. Use
   Charge
   if possible.
6. Use
   Rend
   .
7. Use
   Execute
   if
   Sudden Death
   procced.
8. Use
   Mortal Strike
   .
9. Use
   Overpower
   .
10. Proceed with normal priorities.

Single Target

1. Use and maintain 5 stacks of
   Sunder Armor
   if assigned.
2. Maintain
   Battle Shout
   or
   Commanding Shout
   if assigned.
3. Maintain
   Rend
   . Let it expire before you re-apply it.
4. Use
   Bloodrage
   .
5. Use
   Shattering Throw
   .
6. Use
   Heroic Strike
   if you have excess rage.
7. Use
   Bladestorm
   if low on rage. Avoid doing this during haste windows.
8. Use
   Execute
   when
   Sudden Death
   procs.
9. Use
   Overpower
   when
   Taste for Blood
   procs . Keep in mind that
   Taste for Blood
   can only occur once every six seconds so you dont have to use
   Overpower
   immediately once it procs.
10. Use
    Mortal Strike
    .
11. Use
    Execute
    .
12. Use
    Slam
    .

AoE

For 1 or 2 additional targets:

• Maintain
  Rend
  on all of them.
• Use
  Sweeping Strikes
  .
• Follow single target priority but use
  Cleave
  instead of
  Heroic Strike
  .

For large pulls:

• Use
  Rend
  on a high priority target.
• Use
  Thunder Clap
  .
• Use
  Bladestorm
  .
• Use
  Sweeping Strikes
  .
• Use
  Cleave
  .
• Follow single target priority.

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Arms Warrior Talents

Standard Build

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Arms Warrior Glyphs

Major:
Mortal Strike
,
Execution
,
Rending
Optional: For 2+ targets, replace
Mortal Strike
with
Cleaving
.
Minor:
Command
,
Bloodrage
,
Shattering Throw

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Arms Warrior Stats

Hit Cap

• 7% (230 Rating) with
  Heroic Presence
• 8% (263 Rating)

Expertise Cap

• 107 Rating with
  Mace Specialization
  from Dwarf or
  Axe Specialization
  from Orc, and
  Strength of Arms
  and
  Weapon Mastery R1
• 123 Rating with
  Mace Specialization
  or
  Sword Specialization
  from Human, and
  Strength of Arms
  and
  Weapon Mastery R1
• 148 Rating with
  Strength of Arms
  and
  Weapon Mastery R1

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Arms Warrior Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

Best:
• Flask of Endless Rage

Alternatives:
• Elixir of Mighty Strength
  ,
• Elixir of Protection

Food

Best:
• Dragonfin Filet
  ,
• Hearty Rhino

Alternatives:
• Snapper Extreme
  ,
• Worg Tartare
  ,
• Rhinolicious Wormsteak

Potions

Best:
• Pre-pot
  Indestructible Potion
  ,
• In Combat
  Potion of Speed
  unless you will use the full duration of a
  Indestructible Potion

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Arms Warrior Best Races

Alliance

1. Human:
   Sword Specialization
   and
   Mace Specialization
2. Dwarf:
   Mace Specialization
3. Draenei:
   Heroic Presence

Horde

1. Orc:
   Axe Specialization
   and
   Blood Fury
2. Troll:
   Berserking

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Arms Warrior Best Professions

1. Engineering: Best profession thanks to
   Nitro Boosts
   ,
   Hyperspeed Accelerators
   ,
   Flexweave Underlay
   enchants,
   Global Thermal Sapper Charge
   , and
   Charged Titanium Specs
   for early gearing.
2. Jewelcrafting: Second best profession thanks to the 3 unique gems such as
   Bold Dragon's Eye
   and
   Rigid Dragon's Eye
   .
3. Blacksmithing: Third best profession during phases 3+ thanks to
   Socket Bracer
   and
   Socket Gloves
   .
4. Leatherworking, Tailoring, Enchanting, Inscription, and Alchemy: All provide comparable stat bonuses with
   Fur Lining - Attack Power
   ,
   Swordguard Embroidery
   ,
   Ring - Assault
   ,
   Master's Inscription of the Axe
   , and
   Mixology
   respectively.
5. Skinning:
   Master of Anatomy
   .