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Arms Warrior Guide for Raid (Updated May 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Arms Warrior for Raid in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Patch:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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B
Raid Tier
125
Raid Runs
288
Ilvl
2.96%
Raid Popularity
110 344
Raid DPS

Arms Warrior Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
765
Critical Strike
654
Haste
241
Mastery
22
Versatility
1 445
Strength
86
Avoidance
51
Leech
24
Speed
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Arms Warrior Talents for Raid

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Class
Battle Stance1/1Defensive Stance1/1Fast Footwork1/1War Machine1/1Thunder ClapLeeching Strikes1/1Impending Victory1/1Heroic Leap1/1Crackling ThunderStorm Bolt1/1Rend1/1Second Wind1/1Frothing Berserker1/1Bounding Stride1/1Pain and Gain1/1InterveneShockwaveOverwhelming Rage1/1Rallying Cry1/1Field Dressing1/1Spell Reflection1/1Wrecking Throw1/1Rumbling EarthBerserker ShoutPiercing Howl1/1Honed Reflexes1/1Armored to the Teeth2/2Double Time1/1Reinforced Plates2/2Barbaric TrainingJavelineer1/1Resonant VoiceCrushing Force1/1Cruel Strikes2/2Two-Handed Weapon Specialization2/2Wild Strikes2/2Anger Management1/1Champion's SpearStance Mastery1/1Battlefield Commander1/1

Slayer

Warrior · Arms

Warrior · Arms
Show No Mercy1/1Culling Cyclone1/1Fierce Followthrough1/1Imminent Demise1/1Relentless Pursuit1/1Slayer's Malice1/1Reap the Storm1/1Overwhelming Blades1/1Death Drive1/1Slayer's Dominance1/1Unrelenting Onslaught1/1Unhinged1/1Deadly Focus1/1Violent Euphoria1/1
Specialization
Mortal Strike1/1Overpower1/1Sudden Death1/1Fueled by Violence1/1Die by the Sword1/1Bloodsurge1/1Improved Overpower1/1Improved Execute1/1Fervor of BattleTactician1/1Colossus Smash1/1Impale1/1Brute ForceOverpowering Finish1/1Strength of Arms2/2Broad Strokes1/1Sharpened Blades2/2CleavePowerful Momentum1/1Martial Prowess1/1Dreadnaught1/1Deep Wounds1/1Tactical EdgeMassacre1/1Mass ExecutionCollateral DamageBloodborneBladestorm1/1Critical Thinking2/2BattlelordBloodletting1/1Executioner's Precision1/1Fatality1/1Master TacticianMortal Wounds1/1Avatar1/1Master of Warfare4/4
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Popularity:8.00%
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Arms Warrior Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Head Head

Neck Neck

Shoulder Shoulder

Back Back

Chest Chest

Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

Main Hand Main Hand

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Arms Warrior Best Sockets for Raid

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Arms Warrior Best Enchants for Raid

Head Head

Shoulder Shoulder

Chest Chest

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Main Hand Main Hand

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Arms Warrior Recommended Raid ilvl

250
LFR
250
Normal
278
Heroic
284
Mythic

Arms Warrior Minimum Raid ilvl

219
LFR
219
Normal
257
Heroic
274
Mythic

Arms Warrior Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
8.80%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.60%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.80%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
4.80%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.00%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.00%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.00%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.20%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.20%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.20%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.20%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.20%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
3.20%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.20%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.20%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.20%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDestruction WarlockFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
3.20%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
3.20%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
3.20%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.20%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.40%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.40%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.40%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.40%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.40%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.40%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.40%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.40%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.40%

Arms Warrior race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf25.2%
  • Human
    Human23.1%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf11.6%
  • Worgen
    Worgen8.1%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf7.6%
  • Gnome
    Gnome6.9%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf5.6%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.6%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome3%
  • Draenei
    Draenei1.4%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.2%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei1.2%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.2%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.2%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc33.2%
  • Tauren
    Tauren14.9%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf13.9%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc12.8%
  • Undead
    Undead5.2%
  • Troll
    Troll5.2%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll4.1%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera3%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren3%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.9%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.6%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr1.4%

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How the Arms Warrior guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Arms Warrior raid guide is built from real boss kill logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Arms Warrior players actually perform on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few standout kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid tier shown for Arms Warrior comes from two factors. Performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among raid damage dealers, and popularity compares its raid pick rate against an even share across all damage specs. Strong damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Arms Warrior raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Use the guide as a starting point and adapt the build to your fight and group.

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