Arms Warrior PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — The War Within (11.1.5)

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

1. Strength;
2. Versatility;
3. Haste
4. Mastery;
5. Critical Strike

Critical strike is what gives value to Impale, Sharpened Blades and Cruel Strikes, while both critical strike and haste benefit Anger Management, because of Seasoned Soldier.

Despite the above beneficial talents, Critical Strike makes for the least valuable stat, as you already gain a lot of the stat through talents, especially if you play with Warlord's Torment. In addition, Critical Strike damage is reduced to 150% in PvP.

Your gear goal should be to be fully equipped in Conquest gear, and this patch's tier set Warrior Arms 11.1 Class Set 2pc and Warrior Arms 11.1 Class Set 4pc. You should also be crafting 2 items with embellishments, as described below.

You can craft up to 2 pieces of embellishment gear, that give a minor boost to performance. In general, these power increases are small for Warrior, so they do not matter all that much. You should be looking to craft Algari Competitor's Greatsword with Ascendance, as well as a piece of gear with Writhing Armor Banding. Alternatively, two rings with Elemental Focusing Lens can be an almost equally powerful substitute.

Note: It is important to wear two PvP trinkets. This will give you a boost to your primary stat and Stamina.

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

Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity is the highest sustained damage increase trinket.

Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity gives you Critical Strike and provides a large increase to Strength. Works good when you wish to build for controlled burst.

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

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Oathsworn's Strength
• Legs: Stormbound Armor Kit
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Radiant Haste
• Feet: Enchant Boots - Scout's March
• Wrist: Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Speed
• Weapon Enchant: Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power

The War Within has introduced Bloodstone Gems for PvP. You should pick Enduring Bloodstone. For secondary stats use Versatile Onyx.