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Weaponmaster Weaponmaster

Warrior · Arms · Row 5 of 7 · 5 ranks
NEW in Forever

Weaponmaster sits in row 5 of the Warrior Arms tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

What each rank of Weaponmaster does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Gives your melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on the weapon. Axe/Polearm: Increases your critical strike chance by 1%. Mace/Staff: Your attacks ignore 3% of your target's armor. Sword: Your successful melee attacks have a 1% chance to trigger an extra attack on the target.
  2. Rank 2: Gives your melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on the weapon. Axe/Polearm: Increases your critical strike chance by 2%. Mace/Staff: Your attacks ignore 6% of your target's armor. Sword: Your successful melee attacks have a 2% chance to trigger an extra attack on the target.
  3. Rank 3: Gives your melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on the weapon. Axe/Polearm: Increases your critical strike chance by 3%. Mace/Staff: Your attacks ignore 9% of your target's armor. Sword: Your successful melee attacks have a 3% chance to trigger an extra attack on the target.
  4. Rank 4: Gives your melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on the weapon. Axe/Polearm: Increases your critical strike chance by 4%. Mace/Staff: Your attacks ignore 12% of your target's armor. Sword: Your successful melee attacks have a 4% chance to trigger an extra attack on the target.
  5. Rank 5: Gives your melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on the weapon. Axe/Polearm: Increases your critical strike chance by 5%. Mace/Staff: Your attacks ignore 15% of your target's armor. Sword: Your successful melee attacks have a 5% chance to trigger an extra attack on the target.

How to reach it

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Arms rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Weaponmaster.

Is Weaponmaster worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

Starter Warrior builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Weaponmaster. Open one to see the full allocation:

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FAQ

How many points does Weaponmaster cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Weaponmaster in, and how do I open that row?

Row 5 of the Arms tree. Spend 20 points in the rows above to open it. Level 30 is the earliest you can take it.

Is Weaponmaster new in WoW Forever?

Yes. It never existed in Classic, so there is no old version to compare it with.

Check more Arms talents

More talents in the Arms tree: