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Introduction
Table of Contents
This guide provides a comprehensive list of the optimal gear for Warrior DPS from Molten Core, Onyxia’s Lair, and Blackwing Lair in Classic WoW. It includes gear obtained from dungeons, professions, BoE World Drops, reputations, and the instances themselves.
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Overview
Leveling (1-60)
Beginners
Talents & Builds
P2 BiS Gear
P3 BiS Gear
Rotation & Abilities
Stats
Enchants
Consumables
Gearing Advice for Warrior DPS
Mastery of Arms
Weapon Skills in Vanilla WoW
In the classic version of World of Warcraft (WoW), achieving at least 305 weapon skills for each weapon type is crucial for all melee classes. This level of expertise minimizes the probability of missing attacks against bosses by 3% and reduces the damage penalty from glancing blows by 20%. Since glancing blows are inevitable in 40% of melee encounters with bosses, enhancing your weapon skills can lead to a 7-10% boost in damage. This enhancement should be your top priority when gearing up as a Warrior.
Racial Abilities and Weapon Skills
Certain races, such as Humans and Orcs, can naturally achieve a weapon skill of 305 due to their racial abilities. These include Sword Specialization, Mace Specialization, and Axe Specialization. As a result, these races are ideal choices if you want to maximize your damage output as a Warrior.
Gear for Other Races
Other races that lack inherent weapon skill bonuses must compensate through gear. Notable items such as Edgemaster’s Handguards and Expert Goldminer’s Helmet can provide the necessary bonus, although this requires trading an armor slot. With these items, any race can mitigate the damage loss from not being a Human or Orc, reducing the potential 7-10% damage deficit to a more manageable 2-5%, depending on the phase and available weaponry.
Achieving Hit Cap: Understanding Hit Value
Achieving Optimal Hit Chance
To maximize your efficiency in combat, the first step is achieving a weapon skill of 305 for your equipped weapons. This sets the foundation for your hit chance requirements. You’ll need a minimum of 6% hit chance to ensure that your physical abilities successfully connect, reducing the likelihood of misses, except for instances of dodges and parries. Without the weapon skill, this requirement increases to 9%.
The importance of reaching this minimum hit chance cannot be overstated. However, surpassing the 6% cap still provides value. As a dual-wielder, you face an additional 19% miss penalty on melee attacks. Although this can be temporarily mitigated with the use of abilities like Heroic Strike, a Fury Warrior will still miss approximately 10% of their melee swings. Therefore, attaining a hit chance between 8% and 10% is ideal, depending on the phase and available gear, to enhance both your damage output and rage generation.
Warrior DPS Phase 3 Best in Slot Gear (BiS) – WoW Classic
By equipping the best gear available for your phase and race, you can further optimize your performance in raids and dungeons. Exploring these gear sets will help you maximize your warrior’s potential in World of Warcraft Classic.
Gear
Stats
Talents
 Warrior Talent Build: 17/34/0 Link | Warrior Abilities Required level: 60
Arms
17
- 513/30
- 53/30
- 50/23
- 30/30
- 30/50
- 20/50
- 10/50
- 10/51
- 15/52
- 2
Fury
34
- 515/55
- 55/55
- 50/55
- 50/10
- 51/10
- 31/10
- 50/30
- 22/20
- 25/5
Protection
0
- 510/50
- 50/50
- 50/20
- 20/50
- 30/30
- 30/10
- 20/20
- 30/10
- 10
- 50/5
Talent Order
- Maximize your Arms talents first to enhance your offensive capabilities.
- Focus on Fury talents next to boost your damage dealing potential.
- Consider Protection talents if you are aiming for a more balanced or tank-focused build.
Season of Discovery Runes
| Slot | Item |
|---|---|
| Head | Empty |
| Back | Empty |
| Chest | Empty |
| Wrist | Empty |
| Hands | Empty |
| Waist | Empty |
| Legs | Empty |
| Feet | Empty |
| Ring 1 | Empty |
| Ring 2 | Empty |
| Helm | Lionheart Helm |
| Neck | Onyxia Tooth Pendant |
| Shoulders | Field Marshal’s Plate Shoulderguards |
| Cloak | Cloak of Draconic Might |
| Chest | Savage Gladiator Chain |
| Wrist | Berserker Bracers |
| Hands | Flameguard Gauntlets |
| Waist | Onslaught Girdle |
| Legs | Marshal’s Plate Legguards |
| Feet | Chromatic Boots |
| Ring 1 | Quick Strike Ring |
| Ring 2 | Circle of Applied Force |
| Trinket 1 | Diamond Flask |
| Trinket 2 | Drake Fang Talisman |
| Main Hand | Grand Marshal’s Longsword |
| Off Hand | Grand Marshal’s Swiftblade |
| Ranged | Striker’s Mark |
Character Stats
- Level: 60
- Health: 4,479
- Mana: 0
- Defense: 300
- Armor: 4,657
- Miss Chance: 5.00%
- Dodge Chance: 10.90%
- Parry Chance: 5.00%
- Block Chance: 0.00%
- Block Value: 17
- Avoidance: 20.90%
Melee Stats
- Attack Rating: 305
- Attack Power: 1,046
- Damage: 354 – 424
- Melee Crit: 27.10%
- Melee Hit: 10.20%
Attributes
- Strength: 331
- Agility: 198
- Stamina: 297
- Intellect: 34
- Spirit: 51
Spell Stats
- Spell Damage: 0
- Spell Crit: 1.00%
- Spell Hit: 0.00%
- Spell Penetration: 0
- Healing: 0
- Mana Per 5 seconds: 15
Ranged Stats
- Ranged Attack Rating: 300
- Ranged Attack Power: 472
- Ranged Damage: 153 – 214
- Ranged Crit: 21.90%
- Ranged Hit: 10.00%
Resistance
- Arcane: 5
- Fire: 15
- Nature: 5
- Frost: 5
- Shadow: 5
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PvP Rank 13
Warriors have the option to equip the 6/6 Field Marshal’s Battlegear, which provides a significant 10% boost to their HP. This comes at the sacrifice of a mere 1.2% decrease in damage output. Adopting this gear allows your team to enhance their equipment more efficiently by letting go of items that serve as mere sidegrades for you. Moreover, this act of generosity could later be used to negotiate a higher priority on coveted items in subsequent raids.
Gear
Stats
Talents
Warrior: 17/34/0
Required level: 60
Arms 17/51
– 3/30
– 5/30
– 5/50
– 2/30
– 5/50
– 1/10
– 5/50
– 1/10
– 5/51
– 1/15
– 5/52
Fury 34/51
– 5/55
– 5/55
– 5/55
– 5/50
– 5/55
– 5/50
– 1/10
– 5/51
– 1/10
– 3/10
– 5/50
– 3/22
– 2/20
– 2/25
– 5/5
Protection 0/51
– 0/50
– 5/50
– 5/50
– 5/20
– 2/20
– 5/50
– 3/30
– 3/30
– 3/30
– 1/10
– 2/20
– 2/20
– 3/30
– 1/10
– 1/10
– 5/50
– 5/5
Talent Order
Season of Discovery Runes
- Head: Lionheart Helm
- Neck: Onyxia Tooth Pendant
- Shoulders: Lieutenant Commander’s Plate Shoulders
- Back: Cloak of Draconic Might
- Chest: Savage Gladiator Chain
- Wrist: Wristguards of Stability
- Hands: Flameguard Gauntlets
- Waist: Onslaught Girdle
- Legs: Knight-Captain’s Plate Leggings
- Feet: Chromatic Boots
- Ring 1: Quick Strike Ring
- Ring 2: Circle of Applied Force
- Trinket 1: Diamond Flask
- Trinket 2: Drake Fang Talisman
- Weapon 1: Empyrean Demolisher
- Weapon 2: Maladath, Runed Blade of the Black Flight
- Ranged: Striker’s Mark
Character Stats
- Level: 60
- General Spec: 17/34/0
- Health: 3,949
- Mana: 0
- HP: 55
- Defense: 300
- Armor: 4,173
- Miss Chance: 5.00%
- Dodge: 9.70%
- Parry: 6.00%
- Block: 0.00%
- Block Value: 16
- Avoidance: 20.70%
Attack Stats
- Melee Attack Rating: 305
- Melee Attack Power: 1,022
- Melee Damage: 298 – 380
- Melee Crit: 24.90%
- Melee Hit: 8.20%
- Ranged Attack Rating: 300
- Ranged Attack Power: 432
- Ranged Damage: 146 – 207
- Ranged Crit: 19.70%
- Ranged Hit: 8.00%
Attributes
- Strength: 327
- Agility: 174
- Stamina: 244
- Intellect: 34
- Spirit: 51
Spell Stats
- Spell Damage: 0
- Spell Crit: 1.00%
- Spell Hit: 0.00%
- Spell Penetration: 0
- Healing: 0
- MP5: 15
Resistance
- Arcane: 5
- Fire: 15
- Nature: 5
- Frost: 5
- Shadow: 5
Additional Bonuses
- Buffs
- Shapeshifting
Gear
Stats
Talents
Warrior: 17/34/0 Talent CalculatorWarrior Abilities Required level: 60
Arms
17/51
– 3/30
– 5/30
– 5/30
– 0/50
– 2/20
– 5/10
– 1/50
– 0/10
– 5/10
– 1/51
– 5/15
– 2/52
Fury
34/51
– 5/55
– 5/55
– 5/55
– 0/50
– 5/55
– 0/50
– 1/10
– 5/10
– 3/31
– 1/10
– 5/50
– 3/30
– 2/22
– 0/20
– 5/25
Protection
0/51
– 0/50
– 5/50
– 0/50
– 2/20
– 0/20
– 5/50
– 0/30
– 3/30
– 0/30
– 1/10
– 0/20
– 5/20
– 3/30
– 0/10
– 1/10
– 5/50
Talent Order
To optimize your warrior build, follow the talent order detailed above. It balances offensive and defensive capabilities, ensuring you have a strong foundation for both PvE and PvP scenarios. Adjust based on your specific role or encounter needs.
Season of Discovery Runes
- Head: Lionheart Helm
- Neck: Onyxia Tooth Pendant
- Shoulders: Warlord’s Plate Shoulders
- Back: Cloak of Draconic Might
- Chest: Savage Gladiator Chain
- Wrist: Berserker Bracers
- Hands: Flameguard Gauntlets
- Waist: Onslaught Girdle
- Legs: General’s Plate Leggings
- Feet: Chromatic Boots
- Ring 1: Quick Strike Ring
- Ring 2: Master Dragonslayer’s Ring
- Trinket 1: Diamond Flask
- Trinket 2: Drake Fang Talisman
- Main Hand: High Warlord’s Cleaver
- Off Hand: High Warlord’s Cleaver
- Ranged: Striker’s Mark
Character Stats
- Level: 60
- Health: 4,539
- Mana: 0
- HP: 55
- Defense: 4,598
- Miss Chance: 5.00%
- Dodge: 9.50%
- Parry: 5.00%
- Block: 0.00%
- Block Value: 16
- Avoidance: 19.50%
Attack Stats
- Melee Attack Rating: 305
- Melee Attack Power: 1,070
- Melee Damage: 359 – 429
- Melee Crit Chance: 25.70%
- Melee Hit Chance: 11.20%
Attributes
- Strength: 319
- Agility: 170
- Stamina: 303
- Intellect: 31
- Spirit: 52
Spell Stats
- Spell Damage: 0
- Spell Crit Chance: 1.00%
- Spell Hit Chance: 0.00%
- Spell Penetration: 0
- Healing: 0
- MP5: 15
Ranged Stats
- Ranged Attack Rating: 300
- Ranged Attack Power: 492
- Ranged Damage: 156 – 217
- Ranged Crit Chance: 20.50%
- Ranged Hit Chance: 11.00%
Resistance
- Arcane: 5
- Fire: 15
- Nature: 5
- Frost: 5
- Shadow: 5
Additional Bonuses
- Buffs
- Shapeshifting
PvP Rank 13
Warriors have the option to use the 6/6 Warlord’s Battlegear, which provides a significant 10% increase to their HP. This comes at a minimal cost of only a -1.2% reduction in damage output. This strategy can expedite your team’s gearing process by allowing you to pass on items that are merely sidegrades. In turn, this act of goodwill can be leveraged for a higher priority on contested items in future raids. For more details on gearing strategies, visit our raiding page.
Gear
Stats
Talents
Warrior: 17/34/0 Link Embed [Class Abilities Required level: 60
Arms
17 / 51
- 3/30/53
- 30/50/23
- 30/30/30
- 50/20/50
- 10/50/10
- 51/15/52/2
Fury
34 / 51
- 5/55/55
- 55/50/55
- 50/10/51
- 10/31/10
- 50/30/22
- 20/25/5
Protection
0 / 51
- 0/50/50
- 50/20/20
- 50/30/30
- 30/10/20
- 20/30/10
- 10/50/5
Talent Order
Season of Discovery Runes
| Head | Empty |
| Back | Empty |
| Chest | Empty |
| Wrist | Empty |
| Hands | Empty |
| Waist | Empty |
| Legs | Empty |
| Feet | Empty |
| Ring 1 | Empty |
| Ring 2 | Empty |
Equipped Gear
- Lionheart Helm
- Onyxia Tooth Pendant
- Champion’s Plate Shoulders
- Puissant Cape
- Savage Gladiator Chain
- Wristguards of Stability
- Flameguard Gauntlets
- Onslaught Girdle
- Legionnaire’s Plate Leggings
- Chromatic Boots
- Quick Strike Ring
- Master Dragonslayer’s Ring
- Diamond Flask
- Drake Fang Talisman
- Deathbringer
- Crul’shorukh, Edge of Chaos
- Striker’s Mark
- INVTYPE_QUIVER
Character Statistics
- Level: 60
- Health: 4,219
- Mana: 0
- HP: 55
- Defense: 300
- Armor: 4,082
- Miss Chance: 5.00%
- Dodge: 7.50%
- Parry: 5.00%
- Block: 0.00%
- Block Value: 15
- Avoidance: 17.50%
Melee Stats
- Attack Rating: 305
- Attack Power: 1,090
- Damage: 339 – 439
- Melee Crit: 22.70%
- Melee Hit: 10.20%
Attributes
- Strength: 299
- Agility: 130
- Stamina: 271
- Intellect: 31
- Spirit: 52
Spell Stats
- Spell Damage: 0
- Spell Crit: 1.00%
- Spell Hit: 0.00%
- Spell Penetration: 0
- Healing: 0
- Mana Per 5: 15
Ranged Stats
- Attack Rating: 300
- Attack Power: 512
- Damage: 160 – 221
- Ranged Crit: 17.50%
- Ranged Hit: 10.00%
Resistance
- Arcane: 5
- Fire: 15
- Nature: 5
- Frost: 5
- Shadow: 5
Additional Bonuses
- Buffs
- Shapeshifting
Grinding Honor to PvP Rank 10
Reaching PvP Rank 10 is particularly crucial for a Horde Warrior. This is primarily due to the valuable combination of the Rank 10 Shoulders and the Rank 8 Legs. The importance of this combination is underscored by the fact that Legguards of the Fallen Crusader are exclusively available from Alliance raids. Consequently, Horde Warriors do not receive any significant leg armor upgrades until Phase 5, when Ahn’Qiraj becomes available.
This makes reaching Rank 10 highly beneficial, as it provides a competitive edge in PvP encounters until the release of new content. Players should focus on efficient honor farming strategies to achieve this rank.
Optimal Gear for Maximizing Warrior Damage Output
The costly Lionheart Helm, crafted by Blacksmiths using the rare plans, remains the Best in Slot (BiS) helmet for a Fury Warrior all the way through The Burning Crusade (TBC) when it comes to maximizing damage output. However, due to its low stamina, it is a common strategy to reserve this helmet for boss encounters. For trash mobs, a safer alternative with increased stamina, like the Warlord’s Plate Headpiece or Helm of Endless Rage, is advisable to avoid prematurely losing valuable world buffs.
Recommended BiS Helm Enchant
Ranked Helmets Guide
Here is a detailed guide on some of the top headgear available for players:
| Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Lionheart Helm | Crafting – Lionheart Helm |
| Great | Crown of Destruction | Raid – Ragnaros in Molten Core |
| Great | Helm of Endless Rage | Raid – Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair |
| Great | Field Marshal’s Plate Helm, Warlord’s Plate Headpiece |
PvP – Available for purchase from the Armor Quartermaster upon reaching Rank 13 |
| Good | Lieutenant Commander’s Plate Helm, Champion’s Plate Helm |
PvP – Available from the Armor Quartermaster upon reaching Rank 10 |
These helmets are highly regarded for their unique attributes and benefits they bring to players. Whether crafting, raiding, or participating in PvP, each option provides a strategic advantage in gameplay.
Mastering the Art of Dealing Damage: Warrior DPS Neck Strategies
The Onyxia Tooth Pendant remains the top choice for necklaces from Phase 3 through to Ahn’Qiraj in Phase 5. Even the new necklace from Blackwing Lair, Prestor’s Talisman of Connivery, is essentially a sidegrade to the Mark of Fordring and isn’t worth competing with other classes for. It’s important to focus on necklaces that truly enhance your performance, especially when preparing for challenging content.
Necklace Rankings
| Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Onyxia Tooth Pendant | Quest – Celebrating Good Times/For All To See |
| Great | Mark of Fordring | Quest – In Dreams |
| Good | Imperial Jewel | Dungeon – Emperor Dagran Thaurissan in Blackrock Depths |
| Good | Will of the Martyr | Quest – Aurius’ Reckoning |
For those looking to maximize their gear and gain an edge in raids, prioritizing these necklaces can make a significant difference.
Optimizing Shoulder Gear for Warrior Damage Dealers
PvP R14 Shoulders stand out as the top choice for standalone shoulder gear. If you are considering alternatives, the PvP R10 Shoulders offer a strong option, especially when used in conjunction with the R10 Helm or the R8 Legs. This combination enables you to unlock the advantageous +40 AP 2-piece set bonus.
For those dedicated to PvE who did not achieve higher ranks in previous phases, the Drake Talon Pauldrons provide a significant upgrade from pre-raid blue items.
Recommended BiS Shoulder Inscription
– Chromatic Mantle of the Dawn
Rank |
Item |
Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Field Marshal’s Plate Shoulderguards Warlord’s Plate Shoulders | PvP – Available from the Armor Quartermaster upon achieving Rank 13 |
| Great | Drake Talon Pauldrons | Raid – Dropped by Firemaw, Ebonroc, and Flamegor in Blackwing Lair |
| Great | Lieutenant Commander’s Plate Shoulders Champion’s Plate Shoulders | PvP – Obtainable from the Armor Quartermaster after reaching Rank 10 |
| Good | Truestrike Shoulders | Dungeon – Dropped by Pyroguard Emberseer in Upper Blackrock Spire |
| Good | Black Dragonscale Shoulders | Craft – Created via Black Dragonscale Shoulders crafting recipe |
Returning to Warrior Damage Dealing
Recommended Cloaks for Warriors
When gearing your Warrior, there are several top-tier cloaks to consider:
These cloaks are all within a 1-3 DPS range of each other, making them excellent choices depending on your specific needs and availability. Although the Cloak of Draconic Might is technically the Best in Slot (BiS) for the current phase, particularly for Alliance Warriors due to the additional stats gained from Blessing of Kings, they are largely interchangeable.
Enchant Recommendation for BiS Cloak
For the best performance, it is advisable to enchant your selected cloak with [Enchant Cloak – Lesser Agility]. This enchantment provides a valuable boost to your agility, enhancing your overall effectiveness in combat.
Rank |
Item |
Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Cloak of Draconic Might | Raid – Death Talon trash mobs in Blackwing Lair |
| Best | Puissant Cape | World Boss – Azuregos in Azshara |
| Best | Cloak of Firemaw | Raid – Firemaw in Blackwing Lair |
| Great | Cape of the Black Baron | Dungeon – Baron Rivendare in Undead Stratholme |
| Good | Blackveil Cape | Dungeon – High Interrogator Gerstahn in Blackrock Depths |
| Easy-to-get | Stormpike Soldier’s Cloak / Frostwolf Legionnaire’s Cloak | PvP – Available for purchase from the Alterac Valley Supply Officer upon reaching Honored status |
Warrior DPS Equipment: Chest Piece
The elusive Savage Gladiator Chain continues to be the premier chest piece until the arrival of Ahn’Qiraj in Phase 5. However, Malfurion’s Blessed Bulwark from Blackwing Lair presents another formidable option. It boasts ample strength and stamina, which occasionally surpasses the SGC during Recklessness moments several times each raid night.
Additionally, the PvP R13 Chest offers excellent survivability, especially when using the complete set for the 6/6 +40 Attack Power bonus.
Recommended BiS Chest Enchant
If you’re looking to further enhance your gear, consider exploring our PvP services for the best options available.
| Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Savage Gladiator Chain | Dungeon – Gorosh the Dervish in Blackrock Depths |
| Best | Malfurion’s Blessed Bulwark | Raid – Ebonroc in Blackwing Lair |
| Great | Field Marshal’s Plate Armor Warlord’s Plate Armor |
PvP – Available from the Armor Quartermaster upon attaining Rank 13 |
| Great | Cadaverous Armor | Dungeon – Scholomance from Mini-Bosses |
| Good | Tombstone Breastplate | Dungeon – Darkmaster Gandling in Scholomance |
| Good | Knight-Captain’s Plate Hauberk Legionnaire’s Plate Hauberk |
PvP – Obtainable from the Armor Quartermaster upon reaching Rank 8 |
Warrior DPS Bracers: Enhance Your Damage Output
Berserker Bracers and Wristguards of Stability show comparable performance in simulations. The Warsong Gulch reputation bracers, however, are technically superior due to their increased armor and stamina, assuming all other factors are equal. Nonetheless, if you’re focused on PvE and prefer to avoid the reputation grind, the MC bracers remain a viable option until you reach Ahn’Qiraj.
Recommended BiS Bracer Enchant
Rankings for Bracers
| Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Berserker Bracers | PvP – Exalted with the Warsong Gulch Reputation |
| Best | Wristguards of Stability | Raid – Lucifron, Gehennas, Shazzrah, Sulfuron Harbinger in Molten Core |
| Great | Battleborn Armbraces | Dungeon – Warchief Rend Blackhand in Upper Blackrock Spire |
| Good | Vambraces of the Sadist | Dungeon – Timmy the Cruel in Live Stratholme |
| Good | Gordok Bracers of Power | Dungeon – Mizzle the Crafty in Dire Maul North |
This table provides a comprehensive list of bracers available in the game, ranked from best to good based on their effectiveness and acquisition source. Whether obtained through PvP rewards, raid bosses, or dungeon drops, each item holds its own place in the ranking. Players aiming to enhance their gear should consider aiming for the “Best” items, while the “Great” and “Good” options provide solid alternatives.
Warrior DPS: Mastering Combat with Your Hands
Humans and Orcs should consider upgrading from the Devilsaur Gauntlets to either the Flameguard Gauntlets, PvP R12 Gloves, or the Gauntlets of Might.
For other races, an investment in the costly Edgemaster’s Handguards is essential for maintaining competitive damage output throughout the original World of Warcraft, as these gloves remain the top choice for non-Human or Orc characters up to the Burning Crusade.
Recommended BiS Glove Enchant
: Enchant Gloves – Greater Strength
Rank
|
Item
|
Source
| — | — | — |
| Best Human & Orc | Flameguard Gauntlets | Raid – Monster Bosses in Molten Core |
| Alternative Best | Edgemaster’s Handguards | BoE World Drop |
| Great | Marshal’s Plate Gauntlets or General’s Plate Gauntlets | PvP – Available from the Armor Quartermaster upon reaching Rank 12 |
| Great | Chromatic Gauntlets | Craft – Learn via Chromatic Gauntlets |
| Good | Gauntlets of Might | Raid – Dropped by Lucifron in Molten Core |
| Good | Devilsaur Gauntlets | Craft – Learn via Devilsaur Gauntlets |
| Good | Gargoyle Slashers | Dungeon – Dropped by Kirtonos the Herald in Scholomance |
| Good | Gordok’s Handguards | Quest – Unfinished Gordok Business |
These gauntlets are essential for any adventurer looking to enhance their performance in raid environments. Whether you’re raiding Molten Core or engaging in intense PvP battles, having the right gear can make all the difference. From the highly sought-after Flameguard Gauntlets to the versatile Chromatic Gauntlets, each piece offers unique benefits that cater to specific playstyles. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to optimize your character by acquiring these powerful gauntlets.
Gear Up: Warrior DPS Belt Options
| Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Onslaught Girdle | Raid – Ragnaros in Molten Core |
| Great | Therazane’s Link | Raid – Nefarian in Blackwing Lair |
| Good | Highlander’s Plate Girdle / Defiler’s Plate Girdle |
PvP – Available from the Arathi Supply Officer once you have reached Honored status |
| Good | Omokk’s Girth Restrainer | Quest – Maxwell’s Mission / Warlord’s Command |
| Good | Brigam Girdle | Dungeon – Dropped by General Drakkisath in Upper Blackrock Spire |
| Daggers Only | Mugger’s Belt | Dungeon – Obtained from Captain Kromcrush in Dire Maul North |
Warrior DPS: Maximizing Leg Strength
With the introduction of the [Diamond Flask] in Phase 3, the [Cloudkeeper Legplates] have seen a notable reduction in their DPS utility. This is due to their shared cooldown with on-use trinkets, preventing simultaneous activation with the [Diamond Flask]. Despite this, they still hold value as a specialized item for scenarios involving consecutive boss encounters when the [Diamond Flask] is on cooldown.
Recommended BiS Leg Armor:
Rank
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Marshal’s Plate Legguards / General’s Plate Leggings | PvP – Purchaseable from the Armor Quartermaster upon achieving Rank 12 |
| Knight-Captain’s Plate Leggings / Legionnaire’s Plate Leggings | PvP – Obtainable from the Armor Quartermaster once reaching Rank 8 |
| Legguards of the Fallen Crusader | Raid – Dropped by Firemaw in Blackwing Lair |
| Devilsaur Leggings | Craft – Can be crafted with the Devilsaur Leggings recipe |
| Eldritch Reinforced Legplates | Dungeon – Found on Prince Tortheldrin in Dire Maul West |
| Cloudkeeper Legplates | BoE World Drop – Can be found randomly from various locations |
This guide provides a comprehensive list of some of the best leg armor options available in the game. Whether you are aiming for PvP dominance or seeking rare drops from dungeons and raids, this list will help you identify the leg pieces that best suit your playstyle and requirements.
Warrior DPS: Choosing the Best Boots
The Chromatic Boots are considered the top choice for boots in the game, remaining highly sought after, much like the Onslaught Girdle. If you’re looking for a viable alternative, the PvP R12 Boots serve as a strong second option, offering similar stats but in slightly lesser quantities.
The Defiler’s Plate Greaves, obtainable through reputation with the Arathi Basin battleground, feature a unique 8% run speed increase. This bonus mirrors the benefit provided by the Enchant Boots – Minor Speed. Although the speed enhancement does not stack with the Minor Speed enchantment, it allows players the flexibility to apply other boot enchants, such as the Enchant Boots – Greater Agility. This choice can boost your DPS, elevating the overall stats of these boots above those of the Bloodmail Boots and Battlechaser’s Greaves.
Recommended BiS Feet Enchant
Best
| Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Chromatic Boots | Raid – Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair |
| Great | Marshal’s Plate Boots / General’s Plate Boots | PvP – Purchased from the Armor Quartermaster after reaching Rank 12 |
| Great | Boots of the Shadow Flame | Raid – Nefarian in Blackwing Lair |
| Good | Highlander’s Plate Greaves / Defiler’s Plate Greaves | PvP – Acquired from the Arathi Supply Officer after reaching Revered |
| Hit Alternative | Bloodmail Boots | Dungeon – Scholomance from Mini-Bosses |
| Good | Battlechaser’s Greaves | BoE World Drop |
Additional Notes
- The Chromatic Boots are highly sought after due to their versatile stats and can be obtained from Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair, a challenging raid instance.
- PvP gear such as Marshal’s and General’s Plate Boots are excellent choices for players who participate in battlegrounds and achieve high ranks.
- The Boots of the Shadow Flame, also found in Blackwing Lair, offer great benefits and are another excellent option for raid enthusiasts.
- For those who enjoy PvP, Highlander’s and Defiler’s Plate Greaves provide a solid alternative and are obtainable through dedication in PvP activities.
- Bloodmail Boots serve as a good hit alternative for those running dungeons, specifically in Scholomance.
- Battlechaser’s Greaves, a BoE world drop, offers flexibility as it can be sold or traded, making it a viable choice for many players.
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Optimal Rings for Warrior Damage Dealers
Epic Rings in World of Warcraft Classic
When it comes to epic rings in World of Warcraft Classic, the Quick Strike Ring stands out as exceptional, maintaining its status as Best in Slot (BiS) until The Burning Crusade (TBC) expansion. Aside from this, the other epic rings available are quite similar in performance, with only a minor difference of 1 to 3 DPS between them.
One notable option is the [Don Julio’s Band, which can be acquired relatively easily through Alterac Valley reputation. As a second ring choice, any of the following can deliver comparable performance:
For those interested in the finer details, the Master Dragonslayer’s Ring is particularly advantageous for Horde Warriors. Conversely, the Circle of Applied Force edges out slightly for Alliance Warriors. This slight advantage comes from the additional stats gained through the Blessing of Kings buff.
| Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Quick Strike Ring | Raid – Dropped by Monster Bosses in Molten Core |
| Best | Master Dragonslayer’s Ring | Raid – Obtained from Head of Nefarian |
| Best | Circle of Applied Force | Raid – Dropped by Flamegor in Blackwing Lair |
| Best | Don Julio’s Band | PvP – Purchased from the Alterac Valley Supply Officer after reaching Exalted |
| Great | Band of Accuria | Raid – Dropped by Ragnaros in Molten Core |
| Good | Blackstone Ring | Dungeon – Dropped by Princess Theradras in Maraudon |
| Good | Painweaver Band | Dungeon – Dropped by General Drakkisath in Upper Blackrock Spire |
| Good | Tarnished Elven Ring | Dungeon – Dropped by Mizzle the Crafty in Dire Maul North |
| Good | Magni’s Will | Quest – Reward from The Princess’s Surprise |
| Good | Protector’s Band / Legionnaire’s Band | PvP – Purchased from the Warsong Supply Officer after reaching Honored |
Warrior DPS Gear Accessories
Diamond Flask is a legendary trinket acquired from the Voodoo Feathers quest for Warriors. This trinket is essential for any character, providing a +75 strength boost for a full minute, making it highly valuable until the release of the Burning Crusade expansion and even useful up to Naxxramas. Be sure to select this reward wisely, as choosing otherwise can greatly hinder your character’s potential.
The Drake Fang Talisman is often hailed as the second-best trinket. It offers excellent passive bonuses, allowing it to be equipped throughout an entire raid, or as a backup when other superior trinkets are on cooldown. Although popular opinion, especially within various class communities, tends to overstate its importance, for many classes it only provides a marginal DPS boost—less than 0.5%—over the Hand of Justice. Therefore, it may not justify the hype or effort required to obtain it.
Instead, consider focusing on acquiring more impactful items such as:
- Chromatic Boots
- Onslaught Girdle
- Quick Strike Ring
- More potent trinkets that will be introduced in future raids
Overall, prioritizing these items over the Drake Fang Talisman might yield better results for your character’s progression.
| Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Diamond Flask | Quest – Voodoo Feathers |
| Best | Drake Fang Talisman | Raid – Ebonroc in Blackwing Lair |
| Great | Hand of Justice | Dungeon – General Angerforge in Blackrock Depths |
| Good | Blackhand’s Breadth | Quest – General Drakkisath’s Demise / For The Horde! |
| Good | Rune of the Guard Captain | Quest – Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village |
Best Weapon Choices for Maximizing Warrior Damage Output
Humans benefit from racial abilities when wielding Swords or Maces, specifically through their Sword Specialization and Mace Specialization. Similarly, Orcs gain advantages with Axes via their Axe Specialization. Elevating your weapon skill with these specific weapons to 305, instead of the standard 300, decreases your miss rate against bosses by 3% and lessens the damage penalty from glancing blows (which occur on 40% of melee swings against bosses) by 20%. As a result, you can achieve a 7-10% damage increase by using the appropriate weapon types.
All Other Races
Those without inherent racial abilities to enhance weapon skills may need to utilize Edgemaster’s Handguards to level the playing field with Human or Orc Warriors. When using Edgemaster’s Handguards, aim to choose weapons that are less sought after in your raid or faction. For example, in the 
Alliance, axes might be a good choice since swords are highly contested by Warriors and Rogues. The reverse applies for the 
Horde.
If resources are tight, you might consider wielding Daggers paired with Aged Core Leather Gloves or Mugger’s Belt if Edgemaster’s Handguards are out of reach. While daggers can provide decent single-target damage, they significantly hinder your AoE damage capabilities with Whirlwind and Cleave. This makes you less effective in performing the primary role of a Fury Warrior in raids.
Recommended BiS Weapon Enchants
For those looking to enhance their performance in raids , selecting the right gear and enchantments can make a significant difference.
Human Weapons
| Weapon Type | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Naxxramas level weapon | Empyrean Demolisher | World Boss – Lord Kazzak in Blasted Lands |
| Best | Grand Marshal’s Longsword | PvP – Available from the Weapons Quartermaster upon reaching Rank 14 |
| Great | Chromatically Tempered Sword | Raid – Dropped by Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair |
| Good | Vis’kag the Bloodletter | Raid – Dropped by Onyxia in Onyxia’s Lair |
| Good | Brutality Blade | Raid – Dropped by Garr in Molten Core |
| Good | Ironfoe | Dungeon – Dropped by Emperor Dagran Thaurissan in Blackrock Depths |
| Mediocre | Spineshatter | Raid – Dropped by Razorgore the Untamed in Blackwing Lair |
| Mediocre | Quel’Serrar | Quest – The Forging of Quel’Serrar |
| Best Pre-raid | Dal’Rend’s Sacred Charge | Dungeon – Dropped by Warchief Rend Blackhand in Upper Blackrock Spire |
Orc Weapons
| Weapon Type | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | High Warlord’s Cleaver | PvP – Available from the Weapons Quartermaster upon reaching Rank 14 |
| Great | Deathbringer | Raid – Dropped by Onyxia in Onyxia’s Lair |
| Great | Crul’shorukh, Edge of Chaos | Raid – Dropped by Nefarian in Blackwing Lair |
| Great | Empyrean Demolisher | World Boss – Lord Kazzak in Blasted Lands |
| Good | Doom’s Edge | Raid – Zone Drop in Blackwing Lair |
| Best Pre-raid | Frostbite | PvP – Available from the Alterac Valley Supply Officer upon reaching Revered |
Secondary Weapon Options for Maximizing Warrior Damage Output
Recommended BiS Weapon Enchants
Human Weapons
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Best – Grand Marshal’s Swiftblade | PvP – Available from the Weapons Quartermaster upon achieving Rank 14 |
| Great – Chromatically Tempered Sword | Raid – Dropped by Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair |
| Great – Maladath, Runed Blade of the Black Flight | Raid – Dropped by Broodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair |
| Great – Brutality Blade | Raid – Obtained from Garr in Molten Core |
| Good – Vis’kag the Bloodletter | Raid – Dropped by Onyxia in Onyxia’s Lair |
| Best Pre-raid – Dal’Rend’s Tribal Guardian | Dungeon – Dropped by Warchief Rend Blackhand in Upper Blackrock Spire |
| Best Pre-raid – Mirah’s Song | Quest – Reward from Kirtonos the Herald |
Orc Weapons
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Best – High Warlord’s Cleaver | PvP – Available from the Weapons Quartermaster upon achieving Rank 14 |
| Best – Crul’shorukh, Edge of Chaos | Raid – Dropped by Nefarian in Blackwing Lair |
| Great – Doom’s Edge | Raid – Zone Drop in Blackwing Lair |
| Great – Deathbringer | Raid – Dropped by Onyxia in Onyxia’s Lair |
| Good – Frostbite | PvP – Available from the Alterac Valley Supply Officer upon reaching Revered |
| Good – Distracting Dagger | Dungeon – Dropped by Prince Tortheldrin in Dire Maul West |
| Good – Bone Slicing Hatchet | Dungeon – Dropped by Maleki the Pallid in Undead Stratholme |
| Good – Flurry Axe | BoE World Drop |
Optimal Projectile Options for Warrior Damage Output
| Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Striker’s Mark | Raid – Magmadar in Molten Core |
| Great | Blastershot Launcher | Raid – Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core |
| Great | Bloodseeker | Quest – Hero of the Stormpike – Hero of the Frostwolf |
| Hit Alternative | Blackcrow | Dungeon – Shadow Hunter Vosh’gajin in Lower Blackrock Spire |
| Hit Alternative | Satyr’s Bow | Dungeon – Zevrim Thornhoof in Dire Maul East |
| Good | Heartstriker | Raid – Broodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair |
| Good | Riphook | Dungeon – Shadow Hunter Vosh’gajin in Lower Blackrock Spire |
This table showcases a selection of top-tier ranged weapons from various sources like raids and dungeons, along with quests for Classic WoW. Whether you’re looking for the absolute best or a solid alternative, each option is categorized to help you find the perfect fit for your gameplay needs.