Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Fury Warrior Guide

Introduction

    Fury Warriors are one of two specializations that bring a melee critical strike chance buff with
    Rampage
    . They can also bring increased attack power with
    Battle Shout
    , health increase with
    Commanding Shout
    , and can also lower the attack power of enemies with
    Demoralizing Shout
    if required to.

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Fury Warrior Rotation

    Fury Warriors have a simple priority rotation, but as with any class that uses rage or energy, managing your resources properly will be critical to performing 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. Make sure you weave in as many
    Heroic Strike
    s as you can, as long as you don't rage starve yourself.
  2. Use
    Bloodrage
    pre-pull.
  3. Pre-cast
    Battle Shout
    or
    Commanding Shout
    if assigned.
  4. Pre-pot
    Indestructible Potion
    .
  5. Use
    Bloodthirst
    .
  6. Use
    Whirlwind
    .
  7. Proceed with normal priorities.

Single Target

  1. Use and maintain 5 stacks of
    Sunder Armor
    if assigned to it.
  2. Maintain
    Battle Shout
    or
    Commanding Shout
    if assigned.
  3. Maintain
    Demoralizing Shout
    if assigned.
  4. Use
    Bloodrage
    .
  5. Use
    Recklessness
    .
  6. Use
    Death Wish
    .
  7. Use
    Heroic Strike
    as long as you don't rage starve yourself.
  8. Use
    Slam
    with
    Bloodsurge
    procs.
  9. Use
    Bloodthirst
    .
  10. Use
    Whirlwind
    .
  11. Use
    Execute
    .

AoE

  1. Same as single target but
    Whirlwind
    gains priority over
    Bloodthirst
    and use
    Cleave
    instead of
    Heroic Strike
    .

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Fury Warrior Talents

Standard Build

If you need to spec into
Commanding Presence
, move two points from
Unbridled Wrath R4
and three points from
Improved Cleave
.
0
Arms
0
Fury
0
Protection

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Fury Warrior Glyphs

  1. Major:
    Heroic StrikeHeroic Strike
    ,
    ExecutionExecution
    ,
    WhirlwindWhirlwind
  2. Optional: For AoE, replace
    ExecutionExecution
    with
    CleavingCleaving
    .
  3. Minor:
    CommandCommand
    ,
    Shattering ThrowShattering Throw
    ,
    BloodrageBloodrage

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Fury Warrior Stats

Hit Cap

  • 4% (132 Rating) with
    Heroic Presence
    and
    Precision
  • 5% (164 Rating) with
    Precision

Expertise Cap

  • 173 Rating with
    Mace Specialization
    from Dwarf or
    Axe Specialization
    from Orc
  • 189 Rating with
    Mace Specialization
    or
    Sword Specialization
    from Human
  • 214 Rating

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Fury 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:
  • Potion of Speed
    or
    Indestructible Potion
    with full duration

Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Fury 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) Fury 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
    .