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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:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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B
Raid Tier
205
Raid Runs
289
Ilvl
3.17%
Raid Popularity
117 032
Raid DPS

Arms Warrior Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility
710
Critical Strike
589
Haste
226
Mastery
27
Versatility
1 323
Strength
63
Avoidance
70
Leech
18
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 Training1/1Javelineer1/1Resonant VoiceCrushing Force1/1Cruel Strikes2/2Two-Handed Weapon Specialization2/2Wild Strikes2/2Anger Management1/1Champion's SpearStance MasteryBattlefield 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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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

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Arms Warrior Best Sockets for Raid

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Arms Warrior Best Enchants for Raid

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Shoulder Shoulder

Chest Chest

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Arms Warrior Recommended Raid ilvl

238
LFR
263
Normal
277
Heroic
283
Mythic

Arms Warrior Minimum Raid ilvl

218
LFR
244
Normal
246
Heroic
255
Mythic

Arms Warrior Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.85%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
4.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.90%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.90%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.90%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.93%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFire MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.93%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.44%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
1.95%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.95%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.95%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
1.95%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
1.95%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.95%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.95%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.95%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.95%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.95%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.95%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.95%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.95%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.95%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
1.95%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.95%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.95%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.95%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.95%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.46%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.46%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.46%

Arms Warrior race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Human
    Human30%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf28.7%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf15.5%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf8.5%
  • Gnome
    Gnome4.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr4.6%
  • Worgen
    Worgen2.4%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1.5%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.3%
  • Draenei
    Draenei1.3%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.2%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.2%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc35%
  • Tauren
    Tauren21%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf14%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc8.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr6.4%
  • Undead
    Undead3.6%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne3.3%
  • Troll
    Troll2.7%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1.8%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.5%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera1.2%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren0.9%

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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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