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Arms Warrior Guide for Raid (Updated July 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

Warrior Banner
B
Raid Tier
163
Raid Runs
292
Ilvl
1.86%
Raid Popularity
151 115
Raid DPS

Arms Warrior Stats for Raid

Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility
627
Critical Strike
639
Haste
254
Mastery
22
Versatility
1 300
Strength
81
Avoidance
40
Leech
26
Speed
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Arms Warrior Talents for Raid

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Class
Battle Stance1/1Defensive Stance1/1Fast FootworkWar Machine1/1Thunder ClapLeeching Strikes1/1Impending Victory1/1Heroic Leap1/1Crackling ThunderStorm Bolt1/1Rend1/1Second Wind1/1Frothing Berserker1/1Bounding Stride1/1Pain and Gain1/1InterveneShockwave1/1Overwhelming Rage1/1Rallying Cry1/1Field Dressing1/1Spell Reflection1/1Wrecking Throw1/1Rumbling EarthFearless1/1Intimidating ShoutHoned Reflexes1/1Armored to the Teeth2/2Double Time1/1Reinforced Plates2/2Barbaric Training1/1JavelineerResonant Voice1/1Crushing ForceCruel Strikes2/2Two-Handed Weapon Specialization2/2Wild Strikes2/2Anger Management1/1Champion's SpearStance Mastery1/1Battlefield Commander1/1

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Warrior · Arms

Warrior · Arms
Earthquaker1/1Dominance of the Colossus1/1Precise Might1/1Practiced Strikes1/1One Against Many1/1Mountain of Muscle and Scars1/1Tide of Battle1/1Martial Expert1/1Veteran Vitality1/1Demolish1/1Colossal Might1/1Celeritous Conclusion1/1Cut to the Bone1/1Decimator1/1
Specialization
Mortal Strike1/1Overpower1/1Sudden Death1/1Fueled by Violence1/1Die by the Sword1/1Bloodsurge1/1Improved Overpower1/1Improved ExecuteFervor of Battle1/1Tactician1/1Colossus Smash1/1Impale1/1Brute ForceOverpowering FinishStrength of Arms2/2Broad Strokes1/1Sharpened Blades2/2Cleave1/1Powerful Momentum1/1Martial ProwessDreadnaught1/1Deep WoundsCrushing Combo1/1MassacreMass Execution1/1Collateral Damage1/1Bloodborne2/2Ravager1/1Critical ThinkingBattlelord1/1Bloodletting1/1Executioner's Precision1/1FatalityMaster TacticianMortal Wounds1/1Avatar1/1Master of Warfare4/4
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Popularity:7.36%
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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

245
LFR
267
Normal
267
Heroic
270
Mythic

Arms Warrior Minimum Raid ilvl

223
LFR
226
Normal
226
Heroic
226
Mythic

Arms Warrior Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
10.43%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.68%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
3.68%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
2.45%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.45%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.45%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.45%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.45%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.45%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.45%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.45%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival Hunter
2.45%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.45%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.45%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.45%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.45%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.45%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.45%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.84%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.84%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.84%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.84%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.84%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.84%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.84%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.84%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.84%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.84%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.84%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.84%

Arms Warrior race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf28%
  • Human
    Human25%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf18.4%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf15.9%
  • Gnome
    Gnome6.3%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1.4%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1.1%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.9%
  • Draenei
    Draenei0.9%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr0.7%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.7%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.4%
  • Worgen
    Worgen0.2%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc28.5%
  • Tauren
    Tauren21.8%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc12.6%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf12.4%
  • Undead
    Undead7.1%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll6.2%
  • Troll
    Troll3%
  • Earthen
    Earthen2.5%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.1%
  • Goblin
    Goblin1.1%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr0.9%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren0.9%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera0.7%

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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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