PvE Arms Warrior Best in Slot (BiS)

Nevermore • Published September 23, 2024

Equipment will be the main source of your character’s power, contributing the biggest bulk of your stats. It is therefore very important that you choose the correct equipment for each slot — commonly referred to as “best in slot” equipment – to maximize your power.

Phase 4

Head:
- Colossal Dragonplate Helmet – Warmaster Blackhorn in Dragon Soul
- Colossal Dragonplate Helmet – Warmaster Blackhorn in Dragon Soul
- Visage of Petrification – 2200 Valor Points
- Greathelm of the Voracious Maw – Alysrazor in Firelands
Neck:
- Necklace of Black Dragon’s Teeth – 1650 Valor Points
- Necklace of Fetishes – Shannox in Firelands
Shoulder:
- Backbreaker Spaulders – Spine of Deathwing in Dragon Soul
- Colossal Dragonplate Pauldrons – Hagara the Stormbinder in Dragon Soul
- Backbreaker Spaulders – Spine of Deathwing in Dragon Soul
- Colossal Dragonplate Pauldrons – Hagara the Stormbinder in Dragon Soul
Cloak:
- Dreamcrusher Drape – 1250 Valor Points
- Cloudburst Cloak of the Earthshaker- Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Cloudburst Cloak of the Earthfall – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
Chest:
- Colossal Dragonplate Battleplate – Ultraxion in Dragon Soul
- Colossal Dragonplate Battleplate – Ultraxion in Dragon Soul
- Bones of the Damned – 2200 Valor Points
Wrist:
- Rockhide Bracers – Morchok in Dragon Soul
- Rockhide Bracers – Morchok in Dragon Soul
Hands:
- Colossal Dragonplate Gauntlets – Warlord Zon’ozz in Dragon Soul
- Colossal Dragonplate Gauntlets – Warlord Zon’ozz in Dragon Soul
Waist:
- Runescriven Demon Collar – Hagara the Stormbinder in Dragon Soul
- Runescriven Demon Collar – Hagara the Stormbinder in Dragon Soul
- Waistguard of Bleeding Bone – Any of the first six bosses in Dragon Soul
Legs:
- Colossal Dragonplate Legplates – Yor’sahj the Unsleeping in Dragon Soul
- Colossal Dragonplate Legplates – Yor’sahj the Unsleeping in Dragon Soul
- Lavaworm Legplates – Alysrazor in Firelands
- Unstoppable Destroyer’s Legplates – Blacksmithing Recipe
Feet:
- Treads of Crushed Flesh – Warlord Zon’ozz in Dragon Soul
- Treads of Crushed Flesh – Warlord Zon’ozz in Dragon Soul
- Kneebreaker Boots – 1650 Valor Points
Fingers:
- Breathstealer Band – Any of the first six bosses in Dragon Soul
- Curled Twilight Claw – Ultraxion in Dragon Soul
- Breathstealer Band – Any of the first six bosses in Dragon Soul
- Curled Twilight Claw – Ultraxion in Dragon Soul
- Ring of Torn Flesh – 1250 Valor Points
- Obsidian Signet of the Avengers – Naresir Stormfury (Avengers of Hyjal Quartermaster)
- Alysrazor’s Band – Alysrazor in Firelands
Trinkets:
- Creche of the Final Dragon – Ultraxion in Dragon Soul
- Bone-Link Fetish – Any of the first six bosses in Dragon Soul
- Creche of the Final Dragon – Ultraxion in Dragon Soul
- Eye of Unmaking – Spine of Deathwing in Dragon Soul
- Bone-Link Fetish – Any of the first six bosses in Dragon Soul
- Eye of Unmaking – Spine of Deathwing in Dragon Soul
- Vessel of Acceleration – Ragnaros in Firelands
Two-Handed Weapons:
Ranged
- Darting Chakram – 700 Valor Points

Phase 3

Head:
- Greathelm of the Voracious Maw – Alysrazor in Firelands
- Helmet of the Molten Giant – Ragnaros in Firelands
- Greathelm of the Voracious Maw – Alysrazor in Firelands
- Helmet of the Molten Giant – Ragnaros in Firelands
- Earthen Helmet – Nefarian in Blackwing Descent/Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds

Neck:
- Necklace of Fetishes – Shannox in Firelands
- Necklace of Fetishes – Shannox in Firelands
- Cloudburst Necklace of the Earthfall – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds

Shoulder:
- Pauldrons of the Molten Giant – Majordomo Staghelm in Firelands
- Pauldrons of the Molten Giant – Majordomo Staghelm in Firelands
- Pauldrons of Roaring Flame – Ragnaros in Firelands
- Earthen Pauldrons – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds/Cho’gall in The Bastion of Twilight
- Pauldrons of Roaring Flame – Ragnaros in Firelands

Back:
- Cloudburst Cloak of the Earthshaker- Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Cloudburst Cloak of the Earthfall – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Glittering Epidermis – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight
- Bladed Flamewrath Cover – Naresir Stormfury (Avengers of Hyjal Quartermaster)
- Bladed Flamewrath Cover – Naresir Stormfury (Avengers of Hyjal Quartermaster)
- Glittering Epidermis – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight

Chest:
- Battleplate of the Molten Giant – Alysrazor in Firelands
- Breastplate of Shifting Visions – Majordomo Staghelm in Firelands
- Battleplate of the Molten Giant – 2200 Valor Points
- Breastplate of Shifting Visions – Majordomo Staghelm in Firelands
- Glittering Epidermis – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight

Wrist:
- Earthcrack Bracers – Lord Rhyolith in Firelands
- Bracers of the Mat’redor – Sinestra in The Bastion of Twilight
- Earthcrack Bracers – Lord Rhyolith in Firelands
- Bracers of the Fiery Path – Majordomo Staghelm in Firelands
- Bracers of the Fiery Path – Majordomo Staghelm in Firelands

Hands:
- Gauntlets of the Molten Giant – Baleroc, the Gatekeeper in Firelands
- Fireskin Gauntlets – Lord Rhyolith in Firelands
- Gauntlets of the Molten Giant – 1650 Valor Points
- Fireskin Gauntlets – Lord Rhyolith in Firelands
- Fists of Fury – Blacksmithing

Waist:
- Uncrushable Belt of Fury – Shannox in Firelands
- Uncrushable Belt of Fury – Shannox in Firelands

Legs:
- Legplates of the Molten Giant – Shannox in Firelands
- Legplates of the Molten Giant – 2200 Valor Points
- Lavaworm Legplates – Alysrazor in Firelands
- Lavaworm Legplates – Alysrazor in Firelands
- Earthen Legplates – Maloriak in Blackwing Descent

Feet:
- Arachnaflame Treads – Beth’tilac in Firelands
- Arachnaflame Treads – Beth’tilac in Firelands
- Warboots of Mighty Lords – Blacksmithing

Finger:
- Obsidian Signet of the Avengers – Naresir Stormfury (Avengers of Hyjal Quartermaster)
- Alysrazor’s Band – Alysrazor in Firelands
- Alysrazor’s Band – Alysrazor in Firelands
- Dargonax’s Signet – Sinestra in The Bastion of Twilight
- Cloudburst Ring of the Earthshaker – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Cloudburst Ring of the Earthfall – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds

Trinket:
- Vessel of Acceleration – Ragnaros in Firelands
- Vessel of Acceleration – Ragnaros in Firelands
- Apparatus of Khaz’goroth – Lurah Wrathvine (Avengers of Hyjal Quartermaster)
- Heart of Rage – Chimaeron in Blackwing Descent
- Apparatus of Khaz’goroth – Trash Mobs in Firelands
- Fury of Angerforge – Trash BoE Drop in Blackwing Descent
- Crushing Weight – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight
- Crushing Weight – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight
- Heart of Rage – Chimaeron in Blackwing Descent

Weapons:
- Sulfuras, the Extinguished Hand – Vessel of Acceleration – Ragnaros in Firelands
- Zoid’s Firelit Greatsword – Multiple Bosses in Firelands
- Skullstealer Greataxe – Shannox in Firelands
- Sulfuras, the Extinguished Hand – Vessel of Acceleration – Ragnaros in Firelands
- Zoid’s Firelit Greatsword – Multiple Bosses in Firelands
- Skullstealer Greataxe – Shannox in Firelands
Ranged:
- Giantslicer – Lurah Wrathvine (Avengers of Hyjal Quartermaster)
- Giantslicer – Valor Points
- Morningstar Shard – Lurah Wrathvine (Avengers of Hyjal Quartermaster)
- Morningstar Shard – Valor Points
- Arathar, the Eye of Flame – Ragnaros in Firelands
- Lava Bolt Crossbow – Lurah Wrathvine (Avengers of Hyjal Quartermaster)
- Arbalest of Erupting Fury – Lord Rhyolith in Firelands
- Arathar, the Eye of Flame – Ragnaros in Firelands
- Lava Bolt Crossbow – Trash Mobs in Firelands
- Arbalest of Erupting Fury – Lord Rhyolith in Firelands

Phase 1 & 2

Head :
- Earthen Helmet – Nefarian in Blackwing Descent/Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Earthen Helmet – Nefarian in Blackwing Descent/Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Helm of Maddening Whispers – Cho’gall in The Bastion of Twilight
- Helm of Maddening Whispers – Cho’gall in The Bastion of Twilight
- Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades – Engineering

Necklace:
- Cloudburst Necklace of the Earthfall – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Cloudburst Necklace of the Faultline – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Gift of Nadun – Ramkahen Exalted Reputation
- Cloudburst Necklace of the Earthshaker – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Rage of Ages – Nefarian in Blackwing Descent

Shoulders:

Cloak:
- Cloudburst Cloak of the Earthshaker- Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Cloudburst Cloak of the Earthfall – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Glittering Epidermis – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight
- Glittering Epidermis – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight
- Cloudburst Cloak of the Earthshaker- Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Cloudburst Cloak of the Earthfall – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Drape of Inimitable Fate – BoE World Drop

Chest:
- Earthen Battleplate – Halfus Wyrmbreaker in The Bastion of Twilight
- Earthen Battleplate – 2200 Valor Points
- Battleplate of Ancient Kings – Atramedes in Blackwing Descent
- Battleplate of Ancient Kings – Atramedes in Blackwing Descent
- Elementium Deathplate – Blacksmithing

Bracers:

Gloves:
- Plated Fists of Provocation – Chimaeron in Blackwing Descent
- Earthen Gauntlets – Atramedes in Blackwing Descent
- Gravitational Pull – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight

Waist:
- Belt of Absolute Zero – Maloriak in Blackwing Descent
- Sky Strider Belt of the Earthshaker – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Belt of Absolute Zero – Maloriak in Blackwing Descent
- Sky Strider Belt of the Earthshaker – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds

Legs:
- Earthen Legplates – Maloriak in Blackwing Descent
- Earthen Legplates – 2200 Valor Points
- Sky Strider Greaves of the Earthshaker – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Terrastra’s Legguards – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight

Feet:
- Massacre Treads – Chimaeron in Blackwing Descent
- Massacre Treads – Chimaeron in Blackwing Descent
- WoE Breeder’s Boots – 1650 Valor Points

Rings:
- Dargonax’s Signet – Sinestra in The Bastion of Twilight
- Cloudburst Ring of the Earthshaker – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Cloudburst Ring of the Earthfall – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Cloudburst Ring of the Landslide – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Ring of Rivalry – Theralion and Valiona in The Bastion of Twilight
- Ring of Rivalry – Theralion and Valiona in The Bastion of Twilight

Trinkets:
- Heart of Rage – Chimaeron in Blackwing Descent
- Heart of Rage – Chimaeron in Blackwing Descent
- Fury of Angerforge – Trash BoE Drop in Blackwing Descent
- Crushing Weight – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight
- Crushing Weight – Ascendant Council in The Bastion of Twilight
- License to Slay – 1650 Valor Points
- Heart of Solace – Lockmaw in Lost City of the Tol’Vir

Ranged:
- Crossfire Carbine – Trash BoE Drop in The Bastion of Twilight
- Themios the Darkbringer – Atramedes in Blackwing Descent
- Dragonheart Piercer – Theralion and Valiona in The Bastion of Twilight
- Themios the Darkbringer – Atramedes in Blackwing Descent
- Dragonheart Piercer – Theralion and Valiona in The Bastion of Twilight

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Mansikka

7 months ago

Not sure why this guide tells that haste is better stat than hit, when it comes to Phase 1/2 Best necklaces. On other slots it’s listed opposite. (cloudburst .. of the earthsaker vs earthfall)