Cataclysm Classic Arms Warrior Guide

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Welcome to our Arms Warrior guide for Cataclysm Classic, tailored for PvE content. Here, you will learn how all you need to know to play Arms Warrior proficiently. Click the links below to navigate the guide or read this page for a short introduction.

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Cataclysm Classic Arms Warrior Overview

ArmsArms is the primary spec in Cataclysm for both PvE and PvP content, focusing on dealing damage with 2-handed weapons. This spec has multiple different procs, giving it a very active playstyle that will keep you always watchful and ready to act. In addition, this specializations playstyle revolves around small "burst windows", where you will have multiple, powerful abilities ready to use back-to-back. This makes ArmsArms especially deadly in PvP, as you can easily burst down your target by catching them off guard.

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Is Arms Warrior Viable in Cataclysm

ArmsArms Warrior is an extremely viable DPS class in both PvE and PvP based content. It scales very well and brings numerous abilities, making it very strong in 10-man raid groups trying to optimize their buffs and debuffs. That being said ArmsArms is still a melee DPS with limited unique utility, making it unlikely that many groups will bring more than a couple DPS Warriors to a raid.

Strengths icon Strengths
  • +Brings multiple buffs and debuffs, especially great in 10-man content.
  • +Scales very well with gear throughout the entire expansion.
  • +High damage against 3-4 targets with consistent cleave.
  • +Not reliant on resources; can sustain combat infinitely.
Weaknesses icon Weaknesses
  • -Has procs that can create a wide variance in damage dealt on a fight.
  • -Lower sustained AoE compared to other classes.
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Best Races for Arms Warrior in Cataclysm

Alliance ArmsArms Warriors best option is Worgens Worgen as Viciousness Icon Viciousness offers the most total stats, and Darkflight Icon Darkflight gives you movement speed utility. Human Humans are decent second choice as they offer Mace Specialization Icon Mace Specialization and Sword Specialization Icon Sword Specialization, which gives 3 Expertise whenever you are using a Sword or Mace. They will also have access to Will to Survive Icon Will to Survive, which is one of the best racials in the game for PvP content.

Horde ArmsArms Warriors have a few contenders for the best race. Goblin Goblins are a strong choice, offering Time is Money Icon Time is Money, Rocket Jump Icon Rocket Jump and Rocket Barrage Icon Rocket Barrage. Orc Orcs remain a solid choice as well, offering Axe Specialization Icon Axe Specialization and Blood Fury Icon Blood Fury. Both choices are very close with Goblin Goblin being better overall.

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Best Professions for Arms Warrior

Cataclysm balances most professions to be an equal amount of bonus stats, with most professions giving an average of 80 stats increase. That being said, there are always certain advantages and disadvantages to each profession, making certain professions slightly stronger than others.

  1. Engineering Icon Engineering — Engineering remains the best in slot profession thanks to the new tinker Synapse Springs Icon Synapse Springs. Grounded Plasma Shield Icon Grounded Plasma Shield, another new tinker, is a decent on use defensive shield that can save your life. Nitro Boosts Icon Nitro Boosts remain a solid option for movement speed bursts during fights.
  2. Blacksmithing Icon Blacksmithing — Allows you to add an additional socket to your gloves and bracers with Socket Gloves Icon Socket Gloves and Socket Bracer Icon Socket Bracer. While this is about the same stats gain as most other professions early on, once epic gems are introduced this profession becomes much stronger.
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Warrior Addons and Macros

Addons and Macros can greatly improve your quality of life during Cataclysm. Listed below are some of our recommendations on Addons and Macros to help get the most out of your time playing the game.

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Changelog

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