Class

Warrior

Spec

Arms

Arms Melee DPS

Fury Melee DPS

Protection Tank

Level

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Arms Warrior BiS Gear Level 1

The best gear a level 1 Arms Warrior can equip and actually obtain in World of Warcraft: Forever. Quest rewards only count once their quest can be accepted, so every item here is within reach at level 1.

Rankings updated 19 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 6,855 items considered

Jump to Head Neck Shoulder Back Chest Wrist Hands Waist Legs Feet Finger Two-Hand Ranged

Arms Warrior Gear Tables

Top 10 per slot, scored with Arms stat weights. The percentage compares each item to the best one for the slot. Click a row for stats, sources and set bonuses; hover an item for its in-game tooltip.

Head – best Head for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Helm of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Hood of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 14 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Mail Coif of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 31 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Neck – best Neck for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Necklace of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Spaulders of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 13 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Mail Shoulderguards of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 29 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Back – best Back for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Cloak of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Vest of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Tunic of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Mail Chestpiece of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 39 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Bracers of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Wristcuffs of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 8 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Mail Wristguards of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 17 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Gloves of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 11 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Mail Clasps of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 24 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Waist – best Waist for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Belt of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Strap of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 10 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Mail Belt of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 22 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Pants of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Chaps of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 15 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Mail Legguards of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 34 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Cloth Shoes of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Leather Boots of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 12 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
Restored Mail Boots of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 27 Armor+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Ring of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 +1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 1.7 (Uncommon)

Two-Hand – best Two-Hand for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Thicket Hammer Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1 · Alliance only 100% 1

ilvl 11 6.5 DPS · Speed 3.10

Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1

Score 38.7 (Common)
Gilded Blademaster's Greatsword new in Forever, source unknown 78% 1

ilvl 1 5.0 DPS · Speed 3.60

Score 30.0 (Rare)
Smooth Walking Staff Quest: The Stolen Journal · lvl 1 · Alliance only 42% 1

ilvl 5 2.7 DPS · Speed 3.30

Quest: The Stolen Journal · lvl 1

Score 16.4 (Common)
Brave's Axe Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 42% 1

ilvl 5 2.7 DPS · Speed 3.30

Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1

Score 16.4 (Common)
Novice's Quarterstaff new in Forever, source unknown 42% 1

ilvl 5 2.7 DPS · Speed 2.80

Score 16.1 (Common)
Worn Greatsword new in Forever, source unknown 41% 1

ilvl 5 2.7 DPS · Speed 3.00

Score 16.0 (Common)
Executor Staff Quest: The Red Messenger · lvl 2 · Horde only 40% 1

ilvl 5 2.6 DPS · Speed 2.90

Quest: The Red Messenger · lvl 2 · Vendor: Ott

Score 15.5 (Common)
Worn Greatblade new in Forever, source unknown 40% 1

ilvl 5 2.6 DPS · Speed 2.90

Score 15.5 (Common)
Anvilmar Sledge Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1 · Alliance only 40% 1

ilvl 5 2.6 DPS · Speed 3.10

Quest: The Troll Cave · lvl 1

Score 15.5 (Common)
Thistlewood Axe unknown source 40% 1

ilvl 5 2.6 DPS · Speed 3.50

Score 15.4 (Common)
Elder's Cane Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1 · Horde only 40% 1

ilvl 5 2.6 DPS · Speed 3.50

Quest: Rite of Strength · lvl 1

Score 15.4 (Common)
Bastard Sword Vendor: Janos Hammerknuckle 34% 1

ilvl 4 2.2 DPS · Speed 3.00

Vendor: Janos Hammerknuckle · Vendor: Rybrad Coldbank · Vendor: Khardan Proudblade · Vendor: Kieran

Score 13.0 (Common)
Broad Axe Vendor: Janos Hammerknuckle 33% 1

ilvl 4 2.1 DPS · Speed 3.10

Vendor: Janos Hammerknuckle · Vendor: Rybrad Coldbank · Vendor: Khardan Proudblade · Vendor: Kieran

Score 12.6 (Common)
Acolyte Staff new in Forever, source unknown 32% 1

ilvl 4 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.40

Score 12.5 (Common)
Tyrande's Staff new in Forever, source unknown 32% 1

ilvl 4 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.40

Score 12.5 (Common)
Short Staff Vendor: Janos Hammerknuckle 31% 1

ilvl 4 2.0 DPS · Speed 3.20

Vendor: Janos Hammerknuckle · Vendor: Rybrad Coldbank · Vendor: Khardan Proudblade · Vendor: Kieran

Score 12.2 (Common)
Summit Guardian Polearm new in Forever, source unknown 31% 1

ilvl 1 2.0 DPS · Speed 0.50

Score 12.0 (Poor)
Scratched Claymore new in Forever, source unknown 30% 1

ilvl 4 2.0 DPS · Speed 2.80

Score 11.8 (Common)

Ranged – best Ranged for Arms Warrior

Score Lvl

Restored Bow of the Tiger new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1

ilvl 1 1.9 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Agility+1 Strength

Score 2.1 (Uncommon)
Ashwood Bow Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1 · Alliance only 37% 1

ilvl 11 3.8 DPS · Speed 2.10

Quest: Crown of the Earth · lvl 1

Score 0.8 (Common)
Cadet's Bow Container 22% 1

ilvl 6 2.3 DPS · Speed 2.00

Container

Score 0.5 (Common)
Anvilmar Musket unknown source 21% 1

ilvl 5 2.2 DPS · Speed 2.70

Score 0.4 (Common)
Primitive Bow unknown source 21% 1

ilvl 5 2.2 DPS · Speed 2.70

Score 0.4 (Common)
Thistlewood Bow unknown source 21% 1

ilvl 5 2.2 DPS · Speed 2.30

Score 0.4 (Common)
Light Hunting Rifle unknown source 20% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 1.90

Score 0.4 (Common)
Refined Shortbow new in Forever, source unknown 20% 1

ilvl 5 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.40

Score 0.4 (Common)
Solid Blunderbuss Vendor: Hegnar Rumbleshot 20% 1

ilvl 3 2.1 DPS · Speed 2.20

Vendor: Hegnar Rumbleshot · Vendor: Bretta Goldfury · Vendor: Thulman Flintcrag

Score 0.4 (Common)
Polished Shortbow Vendor: Lina Stover 17% 1

ilvl 4 1.8 DPS · Speed 2.00

Vendor: Lina Stover · Vendor: Naela Trance · Vendor: Narianna · Vendor: Brinna Valanaar

Score 0.4 (Common)
(OLD)Medium Throwing Axe new in Forever, source unknown 14% 1

ilvl 4 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.00

Score 0.3 (Common)
Worn Shortbow Vendor: Lina Stover 14% 1

ilvl 2 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.30

Vendor: Lina Stover · Vendor: Naela Trance · Vendor: Narianna · Vendor: Brinna Valanaar

Score 0.3 (Common)
Old Blunderbuss Vendor: Thulman Flintcrag · Alliance only 14% 1

ilvl 2 1.5 DPS · Speed 2.30

Vendor: Thulman Flintcrag

Score 0.3 (Common)
Durability Bow new in Forever, source unknown 11% 1

ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 1.80

Score 0.2 (Common)
(OLD)Medium Throwing Knife new in Forever, source unknown 10% 1

ilvl 3 1.0 DPS · Speed 2.00

Score 0.2 (Common)
Small Throwing Knife Container · Horde only 10% 1

ilvl 3 1.0 DPS · Speed 2.00

Container

Score 0.2 (Common)
Crude Throwing Axe Vendor: Nathaniel Steenwick · Horde only 10% 1

ilvl 3 1.0 DPS · Speed 2.00

Vendor: Nathaniel Steenwick · Container

Score 0.2 (Common)

Arms Warrior BiS at a glance

Head Restored Cloth Helm of the Tiger

Neck Restored Necklace of the Tiger

Shoulder Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Tiger

Back Restored Cloak of the Tiger

Chest Restored Cloth Vest of the Tiger

Wrist Restored Cloth Bracers of the Tiger

Hands Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Tiger

Waist Restored Cloth Belt of the Tiger

Legs Restored Cloth Pants of the Tiger

Feet Restored Cloth Shoes of the Tiger

Finger Restored Ring of the Tiger

Two-Hand Thicket Hammer

Ranged Restored Bow of the Tiger

Starting out

At level 1 everything is an upgrade. Check back at level 5 and 10 for the first real choices.

Arms Stat Priority

Each item's score is the sum of its stats times these weights (main stat = 1.0, ratings per point). On-use effects count at their average uptime and set bonuses are shared across the pieces you can collect. How rankings work.

Weapon DPS6.0 › Weapon Damage2.0 › Weapon Skill1.30 › Hit Rating1.10 › Strength1.0 › Crit Rating1.0 › Haste Rating0.85 › Expertise Rating0.85 › Agility0.70 › Attack Power0.50 › Ranged DPS0.20 › Stamina0.10

Arms Warrior Leveling Gear

Best in slot at every stage of the journey to 60.

Level 10 Level 15 Level 20 Level 25 Level 30 Level 35 Level 40 Level 45 Level 50 Level 55 Level 60