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Arms Warrior Guide for Raid (Updated June 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:12.0.7

Expansion:Midnight

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B
Raid Tier
299
Raid Runs
290
Ilvl
2.67%
Raid Popularity
126 706
Raid DPS

Arms Warrior Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
720
Critical Strike
571
Haste
221
Mastery
13
Versatility
1 276
Strength
68
Avoidance
67
Leech
17
Speed
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Arms Warrior Talents for Raid

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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 Arms2/2Just Warming UpSharpened Blades2/2CleaveImproved Sweeping StrikesMartial Prowess1/1Dreadnaught1/1Deep Wounds1/1Tactical EdgeMassacre1/1Mass ExecutionCollateral DamageBloodborne2/2Bladestorm1/1Critical Thinking2/2BattlelordBloodletting1/1Executioner's Precision1/1Fatality1/1Master TacticianMortal Wounds1/1Avatar1/1Master of Warfare4/4
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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

249
LFR
249
Normal
273
Heroic
287
Mythic

Arms Warrior Minimum Raid ilvl

221
LFR
221
Normal
240
Heroic
276
Mythic

Arms Warrior Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
2.68%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArms WarriorArms WarriorDemonology WarlockFire MageFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.01%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
2.01%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.67%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.34%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Vengeance Demon HunterVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.34%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.34%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.34%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.34%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.34%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.00%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.00%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.00%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.00%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.00%

Arms Warrior race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Human
    Human30.7%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf21.7%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf15.5%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf14.4%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf4.1%
  • Worgen
    Worgen3.5%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3%
  • Gnome
    Gnome2.2%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.6%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.4%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.5%
  • Draenei
    Draenei0.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr0.5%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.3%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc33.6%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc18.8%
  • Tauren
    Tauren17%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf13.7%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren4.8%
  • Undead
    Undead3.9%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll3%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.1%
  • Troll
    Troll1.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr0.6%
  • Goblin
    Goblin0.6%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne0.3%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.3%

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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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