PVP Arms Warrior Guide (WotLK 3.3.5a)

Game: Wrath of the Lich King
Content Type: Gaming Guides

Welcome to the Arms Warrior guide for World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King 3.3.5a. In this guide, you will learn about playing an Arms Warrior in the arena or a battleground. The guide includes Talents, Glyphs, Gems, Enchantments, Add-ons, Gameplay & Skill rotation tips, Team setups.

Talent Tree

Standard Arms Warrior build. Orcs may spend points from Iron Will to somewhere else. The build is viable in duels and 2v2 arena.

The second build is focused on dealing damage, rather than on survivability. This build is more for 3v3 arena and battlegrounds.

Glyphs

Major Glyphs

Glyph of Mortal Strike – Must have
Glyph of Rending – Must have
Glyph of Overpower – Best for duels
Glyph of Bladestorm and Glyph of Sweeping Strikes – Often taken for Arena matches (choose one).
Glyph of Hamstring – All-around great glyph. Usable everywhere, though if you don’t want to take chances – take other glyphs.

Minor Glyphs

Gems

Gems are situational and depend on the build and equipment. They are used to reach the required stat caps.

Meta: Relentless Earthsiege Diamond
Red: Fractured Cardinal Ruby / Bold Cardinal Ruby
Yellow: Mystic King’s Amber / Rigid King’s Amber
Blue: Puissant Dreadstone / Sovereign Dreadstone

Enchants

Head – Arcanum of Triumph
Shoulder – Inscription of Triumph
Cloak – Enchant Cloak – Major Agility
Chest – Enchant Chest – Exceptional Resilience
Bracers – Enchant Bracers – Greater Assault
Gloves – Enchant Gloves – Crusher or Enchant Gloves – Precision
Waist – Eternal Belt Buckle
Legs – Earthen Leg Armor
Boots – Enchant Boots – Tuskarr’s Vitality

Weapons

Two-handed – Enchant Weapon – Berserking
One-handed – Enchant Weapon – Blood Draining
Shield – Enchant Shield – Resilience

Gameplay & Rotations

Stat priority

950-1050 Resilience -> 5% Hit (164 rating) -> 60% Armor Penetration -> Strength

What weapon to use? To put it simple: Axe. It gives you the most out of all 3 specs. Swords can be used for sudden one-shots, also usable when you are kited often. Mace – if when you don’t have other weapons.