Arms Warrior PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets (Shadowlands / 9.2)

The stat priority for Arms Warriors in PvP is as follows:

1. Strength;
2. Versatility;
3. Critical Strike = Haste >= Mastery;

Item level became a lot stronger in Shadowlands, which means that a piece with higher ilvl is generally an upgrade as long as it has some Versatility on it.

All the stats are generally very close to each other, and it hardly matters which one you end up picking, though do note the following:

• When using Elysian Might Critical Strike gains value.
• When using Enduring Blow Haste gains value.

Your gear goal should be to be fully equipped in Conquest gear. However, now that Tier Sets have made a return, some of your pieces cannot be Cosmic Gladiator pieces, and they have predetermined stats, meaning you cannot necessarily follow your wishes to build a specific stat budget. In addition, you have 2 pieces of gear that need to be covered by Legendary powers.

1. Gaze of the Infinite Infantry
2. Breastplate of the Infinite Infantry
3. Grasps of the Infinite Infantry
4. Legplates of the Infinite Infantry
5. Pauldrons of the Infinite Infantry

It is advised to keep the helmet and the shoulders because of their Versatility component, and picking out either hands, breastplate, or legs to not wear.

There are many ways to get the tier set pieces, but the ones you will want to get are the ones through PvP activities, as they come with the +13 item level increase in PvP combat. In order to get them, you need to get them in the Great Vault or eventually create them from the Creation Catalyst.

Note: It is important to be wearing 2 PvP trinkets. This will give you a boost to your primary stat and stamina.

Cosmic Gladiator's Medallion is a mandatory trinket to have equipped at all times. Even Human players will want to pick up this item.

Cosmic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity gives you Critical Strike and provides a large increase to Strength. This trinket is the best damage option if you do not play with Unchained Gladiator's Shackles.

Cosmic Gladiator's Devouring Malediction is similar to Unchained Gladiator's Shackles, but requires that you drain shields to apply the healing reduction. It also does no damage on its own, but can be a decent choice against heavy shield classes such as Warlocks and Discipline Priests.

Cosmic Gladiator's Emblem gives you an extra defensive by giving you a temporary health increase. This should be used if your priority is to survive and you know you are the kill target. Activating this trinket can then further empower Rallying Cry, Fleshcraft, and Phial of Serenity on you should it be necessary.

Cosmic Gladiator's Eternal Aegis is an alternative to the above, and provides even stronger defense, but only against magic damage. Consider this trinket against heavy magic damage compositions

Cosmic Gladiator's Resonator is a pure damage trinket, that can hit for a rather large amount. It is uncertain whether this trinket is actually worth playing, but you should hold onto this should you get it.

Here are the best enchants and gems for an Arms Warrior:

• Gloves: Enchant Gloves - Eternal Strength
• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Soul Vitality
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility
• Weapon Enchant: Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance/ Enchant Weapon - Sinful Revelation

Whether you use Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance or Enchant Weapon - Sinful Revelation really does not matter. They are both good, with their own strengths, and the difference between them is minimal.

Gem all of your gear with Versatile Jewel Cluster.