Warrior in WoW Forever

Last verified: 14 Oct 2026
best armor
Plate
resource
Rage
specs
3
playable races
10
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Plate-wearing melee that tanks or deals damage. In Forever, Rage is steadier (crits give bonus Rage) and Victory Rush adds sustain. Pricey to gear, but always in demand at 60.

At a glance

Ease of play
Demanding
Leveling difficulty
Hard
Healing
None

Guides agree: the slowest, most gear-hungry leveler, heavy on food and bandages. Victory Rush helps. Excellent at 60 as tank or damage.

1MW estimate from the beta, not a game fact.

Armor
Cloth, Leather, Mail, Shield
Plate from level 40 (Not confirmed yet)
Weapons
One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes, One-handed Maces, Two-handed Maces, One-handed Swords, Two-handed Swords, Polearms, Staves, Daggers, Fist Weapons, Bows, Crossbows, Guns, Thrown
Resource
Rage

Weapon trainers

Where a Warrior learns the weapons it can use. Coordinates as in /way.

Alliance

  • Woo Ping63.8, 69.0Stormwind · Weller's Arsenal, Trade DistrictTeaches you: Crossbows, Daggers, One-handed Swords, Two-handed Swords, Staves, Polearms
  • Buliwyf Stonehand62.2, 89.6Ironforge · Timberline Arms (upper floor), Military WardTeaches you: Fist Weapons, Guns, One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes, One-handed Maces, Two-handed Maces
  • Bixi Wobblebonk62.2, 89.6Ironforge · Timberline Arms (upper floor), Military WardTeaches you: Crossbows, Daggers, Thrown
  • Ilyenia Moonfire57.6, 46.7Darnassus · Warrior's Terrace (lower tier)Teaches you: Bows, Daggers, Fist Weapons, Staves, Thrown

Horde

  • Sayoc81.5, 19.6Orgrimmar · Arms of Legend, Valley of HonorTeaches you: Bows, Daggers, Fist Weapons, One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes, Staves, Thrown
  • Hanashi81.5, 19.6Orgrimmar · Arms of Legend, Valley of HonorTeaches you: Bows, One-handed Axes, Two-handed Axes, Staves, Thrown
  • Ansekhwa40.9, 62.7Thunder Bluff · Outside the weapons tent, Lower RiseTeaches you: Guns, One-handed Maces, Two-handed Maces, Staves
  • Archibald57.3, 32.8Undercity · War Quarter, by the weapon merchantsTeaches you: Crossbows, Daggers, One-handed Swords, Two-handed Swords, Polearms
  • 10 silver per weapon type; Polearms need level 20 and cost 1 gold (reputation discounts apply)
  • Wands, Defense and Unarmed need no trainer (Mages, Priests and Warlocks start with Wands).
  • No weapon master on Zephras Isle or in Skyborne hubs: Skyborne train in their faction's capitals.
  • Weapon skill still exists, but no race gets bonus weapon skill any more (Warcraft Tavern, 2026-09-14). New in Forever: Rogues learn One-handed Axes (Blizzard), Druids learn Polearms (one source).

Specs

  • ArmsDamageWeapon-focused: Slam, Overpower and the new Weaponmaster talent (bonuses per weapon type); Spearing Strike dismounts targets.

    Stat priority

    PvE:
    1. Weapon Damage
    2. Hit
    3. Crit
    4. Strength
    5. Agility
    6. Stamina
    Beta data
    Read the Arms guide
  • FuryDamageDual-wield Rage engine: Bloodthirst (no longer heals) and Raging Blows, so Whirlwind hits with both weapons.

    Stat priority

    PvE:
    1. Weapon Damage
    2. Hit
    3. Crit
    4. Strength
    5. Agility
    6. Stamina
    Beta data
    Read the Fury guide
  • ProtectionTankShield tank: Rage from blocks, dodges and parries; Vanguard lets you Charge in Defensive Stance; Thunder Clap in Defensive Stance.

    Stat priority

    PvE:
    1. Weapon Damage
    2. Hit
    3. Strength
    4. Agility
    5. Armor
    6. Stamina
    7. Crit
    Beta data
    Read the Protection guide
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Warrior Tier 1 setThe Warrior Tier 1 look from Hyjal Summit, in every colour, with its set bonuses.