19 Warrior Gear Guide [4.03]

Kaxle

OG
Warriors took a big hit in the Shattering/Cataclysm with the loss of their utility abilities and a damage nerf. A careful choice of race, spec, and professions can help regain some of the lost utility and damage. There is still life.



Table of Contents

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I. Races

II. Specs

III. Professions

IV. Gear



I. Races

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Alliance :Alliance:

Human: Humans make a good warrior race as their racial Every Man for Himself frees up a trinket spot allowing for an additional [item]arena grand master[/item]. Also Sword Specialization offers an expertise bonus to your MH weapon if it follows the gear section of the guide.



Night Elf: Not too much offered here besides a passive nature resist and Shadowmeld to recharge. Not the best racials for a warrior.



Dwarf: Offers a little more than NE but still not that much here. There is a passive frost resistance that can help with pesky CC mages, Gun Specialization but chances are your not going to be using a gun, Mace Specialization is pretty much useless unless you feel like running a [item]skeletal club[/item] MH just to gain the expertise bonus but that seems kinda silly, and then theres Stoneform which is another situational racial but can add some survivability. Overall pretty situational racials, not the worst but not the best race for a warrior.



Gnome: Pretty much offer more beneficial versions of the dwarf racials with Escape Artist removing any slow effects including those of CC mages and Shortblade Specialization giving the same expertise bonus but for using swords which are MH BiS for warriors. Plus there is the added passive resistance to arcane which is good since arcane mages are gaining popularity at the moment.



Draenei: Give a bonus to hit chance to the entire team with Heroic Pressence which can benefit the team by allowing them to sacrifice some hit for more beneficial stats. They also give a passive shadow resistance which can help fight fears which is always a plus and they have Gift of the Naaru which gives a small HoT adding to survivability.



Worgen: One of the better warrior races as their racials help to rid of some of a warrior's weak points. Dark Flight adds to your ToT which increases your damage done, Viciousness gives a passive bonus to crit chance increasing burst potential, a passive resistance to both nature and shadow spells which fights fears and roots two predominate forms of CC in WSG, and Flayer allows you to be lazy leveling skinning. Definitely one of the better races



Summary

Worgen > Human > Gnome > Draenei > Dwarf > Night Elf

If FC humans are arguably equal to worgen



Horde :Horde:

Orc: A decent race for DPS warriors thanks to Blood Fury which at level 19 gives 34 AP. Orcs also have Axe Specialization which gives and expertise bonus to your OH assuming you do not have [item]Gutterblade[/item] and they have Hardiness which gives a passive stun reduction. Overall a good race for a DPS warrior



Troll: Another set of good racials for a DPS warrior. Berserking offers increased attack speed to help burst down an enemy, Da Voodoo Shuffle gives a passive reduction to movement impairing effects to fight potential kiting attempts, both Thrown and Bow Specializations, and Regeneration is a nice little benefit. Overall not bad for DPS



Undead: More defensive racials here but still more DPS based. A passive shadow resistance fights fears while Will of the Forsaken removes any fear effects. Anti-CC racials could be beneficial on Defense



Tauren: Definately FC racials here. Endurance gives a boost to your total health, you get a passive nature resistance to fight roots, and gain a CC ability of your own that doubles as an interrupt in War Stomp. Good FC racials



Blood Elf: Not the best of warrior classes but has two beneficial racials. Arcane Torrent grants an inturrupt to replace shield bash and a quick source of extra rage and you would get a passive resistance to arcane which helps against arcane mages. Only benefit here is the interrupt and quick rage



Goblin: Pretty good DPS racials here. Time is Money offers a passive increase to attack speed which is always nice, Rocket Jump helps remedy warriors' ToT issue, and Rocket Barrage gives an extra attack for increased burst but shares a CD with Rocket Jump. Good DPS racials



Summary

Goblin = Orc > Troll = Tauren > Blood Elf > Undead

Tauren is best for FC



II. Specs

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First off, no matter which spec you choose it is highly recommended to stay with a group or to have a pocket healer as it leads to higher survivability and less deaths.



Fury - Talents: Fury focuses on duel wielding and is the preferred DPS spec post Shattering/Cataclysm due to Piercing Howl since warriors lost hamstring. When running this spec try to maintain around 14 hit (10%) so gear accordingly



Arms - Talents: Arms makes use of 2H weaponry and relies on heavy burst damage. The main con of this kind of build is its lack of a CC/slow ability. When running Arms only 7 hit (5%) is needed



Prot - Talents: Good 'ole sword and board, if choosing to go prot one needs a mainhand weapon and a shield. The point in Hold the Line can also be placed in either Shield Specialization if you end up having more block than parry or in Toughness for an overall survivability increase. Once again aim for around 7 hit (5%)



Flag Carrying - Talents: To FC one should use a sword/shield comb different from the DPS prot set. It is also important to have two different pairs of boots one enchanted with minor speed and the other with greater stamina. The reason for this is after a certain amount of time with he flag the holder obtains a debuff limiting movement speed, at this point the FC should switch from their minor speed boots to their greater stamina boots. It would also be beneficial as a FC to learn the multiple jumps throughout WSG.



III. Professions

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Engineering: Grants access to bombs that offer an invaluable source of CC. It also allows use of [item]green tinted goggles[/item] which is a good placeholder while you wait for your LFH/BoA helm. The benefits of this profession make it geared more towards a defensive warrior apposed to an offensive one.



Skinning: Gives a passive increase to your crit chance. Ideal for DPS



Mining: Gives a passive bonus to stamina. More stamina equals more health which equals more survivability. Recommended for FC



Herbalism: Grants an active ability that heals a small amount but gives a noticeable boost to haste. This ability can be used to burst down enemy players namely to EFC. Good for DPS



Summary

Offense: Skinning/Herbalism

Defense: Engineering/Skinning or Herbalism

FC: Engineering/Mining



IV. Gear

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Grandfathered = no longer obtainable



DPS

Alliance :Alliance:

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Head

BiS: [item]Polished Helm of Valor[/item]

Other: [item]Lucky Fishing Hat[/item], [item]Keeshan's Bandana[/item](situational), [item]green tinted goggles[/item]



Neck

BiS: [item]Sentinel's Medallion[/item]

Other: [item]Thick Bronze Necklace[/item]



Back

BiS: [item]Tumultuous Cloak[/item] of the Soldier

Other: [item]Tumultuous Cloak[/item] of the Battle, [item]Tumultuous Cloak[/item] of the Bear

Enchant: [item]Scroll of enchant cloak - stealth[/item], [item]scroll of enchant cloak - greater resistance[/item]



Shoulder

BiS: [item]polished spaulders of valor[/item], [item]packleader's pauldrons[/item]

Other: [item]rough bronze shoulders[/item]



Chest

BiS: [item]polished breastplate of valor[/item]

Other: [item]mutant scale breastplate[/item], [item]pythas' vest[/item], [item]Phantom Armor[/item]

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant chest - greater stats[/item]



Wrist

BiS: [item]sparkmetal bracers[/item]

Other: [item]Rift Bracers[/item] (Grandfathered?), [item]cavedweller bracers[/item]

Enchant: [item]Scroll of enchant bracer - superior strength[/item], [item]Scroll of enchant bracer - superior stamina[/item]



Hands

BiS: [item]thorbia's gauntlets[/item]

Other: N/A

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant gloves - greater strength[/item], [item]scroll of enchant gloves - superior agility[/item](If you want more crit)



Waist

BiS: [item]earthbound girdle[/item] of the Soldier

Other: [item]earthbound girdle[/item] of the Battle, [item]cobrahn's grasp[/item], [item]earthbound girdle[/item] of the Bear



Legs

BiS: [item]chausses of westfall[/item](Grandfathered)

Other: [item]Goblin Mail Leggings[/item], [item]foreman's leggings[/item], [item]legionnaire's leggings[/item]



Feet

BiS: [item]savage trodders[/item]

Other: [item]silver-linked footguards[/item]

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant boots - minor speed[/item]



Ring 1

BiS: [item]Bravo company signet[/item], [item]demon band[/item], [item]dread pirate ring[/item]

Other: [item]seal of wrynn[/item](Grandfathered), [item]simple pearl ring[/item], [item]protector's band[/item]



Ring 2

BiS: [item]band of argas[/item]

Other: [item]silverlaine's family seal[/item], [item]demon band[/item]



Trinket 1

BiS: [item]arena grand master[/item]

Other: [item]minor recombobulator[/item]



Trinket 2

BiS: [item]arena grand master[/item](If human get two), [item]inherited insignia of the alliance[/item]

Other: [item]insignia of the alliance[/item]



Main Hand

BiS: [item]Protector's Sword[/item]

Other: [item]Butcher's Slicer[/item], [item]shadowfang[/item], [item]baron's scepter[/item]

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant weapon - crusader[/item]



Off Hand

BiS: [item]gutterblade[/item](Grandfathered)

Other: [item]razor's edge[/item]

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant weapon - strength[/item]



Shield

BiS: [item]redbeard crest[/item]

Other: [item]gold-plated buckler[/item], [item]darkshore warder's shield[/item],[item]commander's crest[/item]

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant shield - greater stamina[/item], [item]felsteel shield spike[/item]



Two Hander

BiS: [item]bloodied arcanite reaper[/item]

Other: [item]glacial stone[/item](Grandfathered), [item]emil's brand[/item], [item]seraph's strike[/item](Grandfathered)

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant weapon - crusader[/item], [item]scroll of enchant 2h weapon - agility[/item]



Ranged

BiS: [item]throat piercers[/item]

Other: [item]thick bronze darts[/item], [item]charmed ancient bone bow[/item], [item]keeshan's bow[/item](reward from same quest as [item]bravo company signet[/item] so choose one or the other)



Horde :Horde:

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Head

BiS: [item]Polished Helm of Valor[/item]

Other: [item]Lucky Fishing Hat[/item], [item]green tinted goggles[/item]



Neck

BiS: [item]scout's Medallion[/item]

Other: [item]Thick Bronze Necklace[/item]



Back

BiS: [item]Tumultuous Cloak[/item] of the Soldier

Other: [item]Tumultuous Cloak[/item] of the Battle, [item]Tumultuous Cloak[/item] of the Bear

Enchant: [item]Scroll of enchant cloak - stealth[/item], [item]scroll of enchant cloak - greater resistance[/item]



Shoulder

BiS: [item]polished spaulders of valor[/item], [item]deathstalker pauldrons[/item]

Other: [item]rough bronze shoulders[/item]



Chest

BiS: [item]polished breastplate of valor[/item]

Other: [item]mutant scale breastplate[/item], [item]pythas' vest[/item], [item]Phantom Armor[/item]

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant chest - greater stats[/item]



Wrist

BiS: [item]bracers of the most trusted[/item]

Other: [item]Rift Bracers[/item] (Grandfathered?), [item]cavedweller bracers[/item]

Enchant: [item]Scroll of enchant bracer - superior strength[/item], [item]Scroll of enchant bracer - superior stamina[/item]



Hands

BiS: [item]thorbia's gauntlets[/item]

Other: N/A

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant gloves - greater strength[/item], [item]scroll of enchant gloves - superior agility[/item](If you want more crit)



Waist

BiS: [item]earthbound girdle[/item] of the Soldier

Other: [item]earthbound girdle[/item] of the Battle, [item]cobrahn's grasp[/item], [item]earthbound girdle[/item] of the Bear



Legs

BiS: [item]Goblin Mail Leggings[/item]

Other: [item]foreman's leggings[/item], [item]kalecgos' gift[/item],[item]legionnaire's leggings[/item]



Ring 1

BiS: [item]band of foul strength[/item]

Other: [item]seal of sylvanas[/item](Grandfathered), [item]simple pearl ring[/item], [item]legionnaire's band[/item], [item]demon band[/item]



Ring 2

BiS: [item]band of argas[/item], [item]dread pirate ring[/item]

Other: [item]silverlaine's family seal[/item], [item]demon band[/item]



Trinket 1

BiS: [item]arena grand master[/item]

Other: [item]minor recombobulator[/item]



Trinket 2

BiS: [item]inherited insignia of the horde[/item]

Other: [item]insignia of the horde[/item], [item]arena grand master[/item]



Main Hand

BiS: [item]Legionnaire's Sword[/item]

Other: [item]Butcher's Slicer[/item], [item]shadowfang[/item], [item]baron's scepter[/item]

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant weapon - crusader[/item]



Off Hand

BiS: [item]razor's edge[/item]

Other:

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant weapon - strength[/item]



Shield

BiS: [item]redbeard crest[/item]

Other: [item]gold-plated buckler[/item], [item]Shield of Azsharan Conquest[/item],[item]commander's crest[/item], [item]deadskull[/item](Grandfathered)

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant shield - greater stamina[/item], [item]felsteel shield spike[/item]



Two Hander

BiS: [item]bloodied arcanite reaper[/item]

Other: [item]runic darkblade[/item](Grandfathered)

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant weapon - crusader[/item], [item]scroll of enchant 2h weapon - agility[/item]



Ranged

BiS: [item]sludge-caked throwing knives[/item]

Other: [item]throat piercers[/item], [item]bow of ire[/item], [item]charmed ancient bone bow[/item], [item]bedlam gun[/item]



Flag Carrying

:Horde: = horde only

:Alliance: = alliance only

Head

BiS: [item]Lucky Fishing Hat[/item]

Other: [item]polished helm of valor[/item], [item]green tinted goggles[/item], [item]keeshan's bandana[/item]:Alliance:



Neck

BiS: [item]thick bronze necklace[/item]

Other: [item]Sentinel's Medallion[/item]/[item]scout's medallion[/item]



Back

BiS: [item]tumultuous cloak[/item] of stamina

Other: [item]tumultuous cloak[/item] of the bear

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant cloak - superior defense[/item], [item]scroll of enchant cloak - greater resistance[/item]



Shoulder

BiS: [item]polished spaulders of valor[/item]

Other: [item]packleader's pauldrons[/item]/[item]deathstalker pauldrons[/item]



Chest

BiS: [item]polished breastplate of valor[/item] (Gives more Armor), [item]toughened leather armor[/item] (Gives more health)

Other:

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant chest - major health[/item]



Wrist

BiS: [item]steel-clasped bracers[/item](grandfathered), [item]sparkmetal bracers[/item]:Alliance:, [item]bracers of the most trusted[/item]:Horde:

Other:

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant bracer - superior stamina[/item]



Hands

BiS: [item]Thorbia's gauntlets[/item]

Other:

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant gloves - greater strength[/item]



Waist

BiS: [item]earthbound girdle[/item] of stamina

Other: [item]earthbound girdle[/item] of the bear



Feet

BiS: [item]silver-linked footguards[/item]

Other: [item]savage trodders[/item]

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant boots - minor speed[/item], [item]scroll of enchant boots - greater stamina[/item] (get a pair with both enchants)



Ring 1

BiS: [item]seal of sylvanas[/item](grandfathered), [item]band of argas[/item]

Other: [item]blood ring[/item], [item]demon band[/item]



Ring 2

BiS: [item]blood ring[/item]

Other: [item]demon band[/item]



Trinket 1

BiS: [item]inherited insignia of the horde[/item]/[item]inherited insignia of the alliance[/item], [item]arena grand master[/item]

Other: [item]insignia of the horde[/item]/[item]insignia of the horde[/item]



Trinket 2

BiS: [item]arena grand master[/item]

Other:



Weapon

BiS: [item]Venerable mass of mcgowan[/item], [item]night watch shortsword[/item]

Other: [item]butcher's slicer[/item]

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant weapon - crusader[/item], [item]scroll of enchant weapon - lifestealing[/item], [item]scroll of enchant weapon - strength[/item]



Shield

BiS: [item]deadskull shield[/item](grandfathered), [item]redbeard crest[/item]

Other: [item]deathgate shield[/item]:Horde:, [item]gold-plated buckler[/item]

Enchant: [item]scroll of enchant shield - greater stamina[/item]



Ranged

BiS: [item]sludge-caked throwing knives[/item]:Horde:, [item]thick bronze darts[/item], [item]throat piercers[/item]

Other: [item]bow of ire[/item]:Horde:, [item]upgraded dwarven hand cannon[/item], [item]keeshan's bow[/item]:Alliance:(reward from same quest as [item]bravo company signet[/item] so choose one or the other)
 
im interested in making a guide how do i show a link to the items whithout having the url come up like u did with all ur items
 
curleypwnsu said:
im interested in making a guide how do i show a link to the items whithout having the url come up like u did with all ur items



[.item]item name here[/item] but dont include the dot and make sure you spelled the item name correctly with capital letters.
 
Corrected the ranged weapons, moved [item]packleader's pauldrons[/item] to BiS I personally ran those for the hit anyway, and added shield spike and +5 resist all. I do not really agree with icy as it does not seem to proc on a consistent basis.
 
Çæñï said:
Corrected the ranged weapons, moved [item]packleader's pauldrons[/item] to BiS I personally ran those for the hit anyway, and added shield spike and +5 resist all. I do not really agree with icy as it does not seem to proc on a consistent basis.



I agr33 on the Icy Chill, that thing procs liek crap. =/
 
Looks like a nice guide. I took the liberty of fixing two of your links and correcting a typo :)



This guide includes things that the other two warrior guides don't so i'll be moving it to the 19 guide section.
 
[item]strengthened stockade pauldrons[/item] <-valuable resilience for FC

[item]night reaver[/item]

[item]searing blade[/item] <-rarely used

[item]runic darkblade[/item]:Horde:<-grandfathered

[item]Sin'dorei Warblade[/item]:Horde:



[item]haunting blade[/item] <-alternative if you don't have any of the rest
 
I must say that I heavily disagree with your ranking of NE racials smeld>charge is fucking clutch. Other than that it's a pretty good guide.
 
[quote name='Rivfader']I must say that I heavily disagree with your ranking of NE racials smeld>charge is fucking clutch. QUOTE]



I agree, I wish my warrior was a Nelf just because of it.
 
awesome guide, helped me set-up my Nelf FC twink. Thanks!
 
Nelf smeld charge is a pain as it doesnt always remove you from combat :( in duels it works perfectly since its a 1-1 scenario but in a BG if your target is still in combat due to your teammates accidently AoEing or doting or hitting then you wont be removed from combat.

- Mega painful when you smeld for a charge and stay in combat and then a DoT ticks uncovers you and BOOM 40 yard arrows shootin yo ass :(
 
the phantom armor link doesn't appear to work. well, it works, but shows unavailable gear :3
 
ohh i know, was just noting, that some new kids will be running around saying "omfg! you can get a chestpiece with 100 stam!!" and stuff :\ (i actually had a guy who said that, going "lol n00b, you don't have phantom with 100 stam!!"
 

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