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Warrior Specialization

Arms Warrior

DPS specialization of the Warrior.

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Arms Warrior at a glance

Class
Warrior
Role
DPS
Armor
Plate
Resource
Rage
Introduced in
Classic
Sibling specs
2
Spec spells
4
PvP talents
10
Solo Shuffle5,002 rankedtop rating 3,186

Arms Warrior spellbook

Spells the Arms specialization teaches or changes, in the game's order.

Hidden passives the client applies to Arms (not shown in the spellbook): Plate Specialization, Arms Warrior (137049), Stat Negation Aura - Strength DPS, Arms Warrior (462115), Warrior, Arms Warrior (1256919).

Arms Warrior PvP talents

Arms Warrior PvP talents.

  • Berserker RoarBerserker Shout also reduces the duration of the next crowd control effect within 5 sec by 50% on group members.
  • DemolitionReduces the cooldown of your Shattering Throw or Wrecking Throw by 50% and increases its damage to absorb shields by an additional 250%.
  • DisarmDisarm the enemy's weapons and shield for 5 sec. Disarmed creatures deal significantly reduced damage.
  • Dragon ChargeRun at high speed at a distance in front of you. All enemies in your path will take (280% of Attack Power) Physical damage and be knocked back.
  • DuelYou challenge the target to a duel. While challenged, all damage you and the target deal to all targets other than each other is reduced by 50%. Lasts 12 sec.
  • Master and CommanderCooldown of Rallying Cry reduced by 120 sec.
  • ReboundSpell Reflection reflects the next 2 incoming spells cast on you and reflected spells deal 100% extra damage to the attacker. Spell Reflection's cooldown is increased by 10 sec.
  • SafeguardIntervene now has 2 charges and reduces the ally's damage taken by 20% for 5 sec. Intervene's cooldown is increased by 10 sec.
  • Sharpen BladeColossus Smash causes your next Mortal Strike to deal 15% increased damage and reduce healing taken by 50% for 4 sec.
  • Storm of DestructionBladestorm, Ravager, and Demolish now snare all targets you hit by 60% for 6 sec and decrease their healing taken by 50% for 10 sec.

Other Warrior specializations

Warrior appearance sets

Recent Arms Warrior hotfixes

  • October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Warrior

    Dragon Charge damage increased by 300%.

  • September 22, 2026 Classes › Warrior

    Developers’ notes: Warriors are in a good state overall, but we feel that Mountain Thane is a bit behind their partner hero specs on both Fury and Prot, so we’re giving a small boost there to help Mountain Thane enjoyers.

  • September 22, 2026 Player versus Player › Warrior › Arms › Colossus

    Developers’ notes: We’re increasing the effectiveness of Colossus for Arms in PvP to increase hero talent viability with a focus on improving the effectiveness of your post-Demolish window.

  • September 22, 2026 Player versus Player › Warrior › Arms › Colossus

    Practiced Strikes increases the damage of Slam and Mortal Strike by 40% in PvP combat (was 25%).

  • September 22, 2026 Player versus Player › Warrior › Arms › Colossus

    Arterial Bleed now increases Rend and Deep Wounds damage by 5% per stack in PvP combat (was 3%).

  • September 22, 2026 Player versus Player › Warrior › Arms › Colossus

    Cut to the Bone now increases Rend and Deep Wounds damage by 30% in PvP combat (was 15%).

  • September 9, 2026 Classes › Warrior › Arms

    The Venomous Abyss 4-set Bonus - The Winding Up bonus Slam damage buff can now be tracked in the Cooldown Manager.

  • September 9, 2026 Classes › Warrior › Arms

    Rend is now able to be tracked in the Cooldown Manager.

Blizzard Entertainment's official hotfix notes, shown in full at the hotfix tracker.

Every Warrior hotfix, by date: Warrior hotfixes.

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