Warrior Talent Leveling Guide

Level - Talent

10 - 1/3 Improved Heroic Strike

11 - 2/3 Improved Heroic Strike

12 - 1/5 Deflection

13 - 2/5 Deflection

14 - 1/5 Cruelty

15 - 2/5 Cruelty

16 - 3/5 Cruelty

17 - 4/5 Cruelty

18 - 5/5 Cruelty (soloing you need the critical chance bonus)

19 - 3/3 Improved Heroic Strike

20 - 1/3 Improved Rend

21 - 2/3 Improved Rend

22 - 3/3 Improved Rend

23 - 1/2 Improved Charge (Rage Bonus)

24 - 2/2 Improved Charge

25 - 1/5 Iron Will

26 - 2/5 Iron Will

27 - 3/5 Iron Will

28 - 4/5 Iron Will

29 - 5/5 Iron Will

30 - 1/1 Anger Management

31 - 1/3 Deep Wounds

32 - 2/3 Deep Wounds

33 - 3/3 Deep Wounds

34 - 1/2 Impale

35 - 2/2 Impale

36 - 1/2 Overpower

37 - 2/2 Overpower

38 -42 Add 5 points to either Axe, Sword, or Mace or Two-hand Specialization (I picked Sword)

43 - 1/1 Sweeping Strikes

44 - 1/2 Weapon Mastery

45 - 2/2 Weapon Mastery

46 - 1/1 Mortal Strike

47 - 1/2 Second Wind

48 - 2/2 Second Wind

49 - 1/2 Blood Frenzy

50 - 1/5 Improved Mortal Strike

51 - 2/5 Improved Mortal Strike

52 - 3/5 Improved Mortal Strike

53 - 4/5 Improved Mortal Strike

54 - 5/5 Improved Mortal Strike

55 - 1/1 Endless Rage

56 - 1/5 Unbridled Rage

57 - 2/5 Unbridled Rage

58 - 3/5 Unbridled Rage

59 - 4/5 Unbridled Rage

60 - 5/5 Unbridled Rage

61 - 1/1 Piercing Howl

62 - 1/5 Improved Battle Shout

63 - 2/5 Improved Battle Shout

64 - 3/5 Improved Batter Shout

65 - 4/5 Improved Battle Shout

66 - 1/5 Dual-Wield Specialization

67 - 2/5 Dual-Wield Specialization

68 - 3/5 Dual-Wield Specialization

69 - 4/5 Dual Wield Specialization

70 - 5/5 Dual Wield Specialization


1) I picked this build because using your guide allows you to solo, and you need to be able to do a lot of damage fast. I also DID NOT pick two-hand specialization because with duel wield at lvl 20 you can do much more dmg per second with two one hand weapons. This build will help you to generate more damage over time (DOT) and damage per second (DPS) if you use dual-wield. There is no need, in my opinion, to put points in protection because warriors can get some of the best armor in the game.

2) I always keep a shield handy if I think the battle will be difficult I change to the shield because the shield bash ability is handy in stunning an enemy or stopping a spell (especially fear from warlocks in PvP).

3) Also I would recommend getting a crossbow or gun ability. The crossbow can be picked up at Stormwind and the gun in Ironforge. This can help in creating a good pull if other enemies are too close to do a charge.

4) As far as professions or skills it is really up to you. I went into mining and blacksmithing because you can make some great stuff. Some will tell you to stay away from it because you can find better stuff as you gain levels. This is very true at the higher levels. You can also make a great deal of money this way by selling the higher level creations. If you follow the guide Brian has made you will find mining spots along the way, and it does eat a little bit of time, but only make stuff as you are located near the towns. There is a good point for herbalism/alchemy (great for buffs), but I still think the mining/blacksmith is a better route.

5) For attacking in PvE, use the following if there are no enemies too close to your target.

6) Charge -> Thunder Strike (to slow attacks) -> Sunder Armor -> Rend

7) If you have built according to the talent build above the charge will build your rage some allowing you to wait that second or so to get the Thunder Strike. After that I use Hamstring to keep them from running (if they are prone to do so) and then Heroic Strike continually until dead.

8) If the target is too close to pull alone I usually do this:

9) Blood Rage -> Fire Crossbow/Gun -> Rend -> Battle Shout -> Heroic Strike

10) If I suspect it will be a longer fight I choose to wait and hit the target with Thunder Strike and/or Sunder Armor.

11) Another talent to build regardless of profession is cooking and first aid. As a warrior you will take the brunt of the damage either alone of in a group because you will draw the majority of the aggro. The first aid will allow you to create great bandages and anti-venoms as you gain in the ability. I suggest cooking only for the recipes that help you gain stamina. As a low level warrior I would eat an herb-baked egg before a fight to give me the hp boost from the stamina. It does help. Also if you do not take herb/alc as a profession I suggest spending a couple of silver on potions to boost defense, strength, and healing because they will come in handy.

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