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WoW Forever Beta Fury Warrior Dual Wield DPS Guide
Fury Warrior is the dual-wield DPS spec for Warriors in WoW Forever beta, with Bloodthirst, Enrage, and Whirlwind. This guide covers talent build, rotation, gear, and best races.
For broader Warrior info, see our Warrior Guide, Arms Warrior, Protection Warrior, and Best Race for Each Class articles.
Quick summary: Best Fury Warrior race: Orc (Blood Fury + Axe Spec + Hardiness). Talent priority: Improved Bloodthirst → Cruelty → Dual Wield Spec. Rotation: Bloodthirst + Whirlwind + Slam. Stat priority: Strength > Hit > Crit > Agility.
Why Fury Warrior is strong
Strengths
- Bloodthirst (heal + damage, instant)
- Dual wield (two weapons, faster attacks)
- Enrage (Berserker Stance, rage on damage taken)
- Whirlwind (AoE)
- Death Wish (level 30+, major CD)
- Slam filler
Weaknesses
- Requires dual wield (gear-dependent)
- Rage-starved without talents
- No self-heals
- Lower DPS than Arms until geared
Best races for Fury Warrior
S tier
| Race | Faction | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Orc | Horde | Blood Fury + Axe Spec + Hardiness |
| Skyborne | Both | Wind Blessed + Elemental Insight |
A tier
| Race | Faction | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tauren | Horde | Endurance + War Stomp |
| Troll | Horde | Berserking + Beast Slaying |
| Human | Alliance | Sword Spec + Spirit scaling |
B tier
| Race | Faction | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Undead | Horde | Will of the Forsaken |
| Night Elf | Alliance | Shadowmeld |
Verdict: Orc for Blood Fury + Axe Spec + Hardiness (anti-stun).
Talent build (level 10-30)
Tier 1: Core Fury talents
- Improved Bloodthirst (2/2) — +Bloodthirst damage
- Cruelty (5/5) — +5% crit chance
- Improved Demoralizing Shout (5/5) — -attack power reduction
Tier 2: Damage boosts
- Unbridled Wrath (5/5) — +rage from auto attacks
- Piercing Howl (1/1) — AoE slow
- Improved Cleave (3/3) — +Cleave damage
- Blood Craze (3/3) — +HP regen on crit
Tier 3: Advanced talents
- Improved Slam (2/2) — -rage cost
- Death Wish (1/1) — major CD (level 30+)
- Enrage (5/5) — +rage on damage taken
- Improved Berserker Rage (2/2) — +Berserker Rage
- Berserking (5/5) — +attack speed after Berserker Rage
Endgame (level 30+)
- Flurry (5/5) — +melee attack speed on crit
- Improved Whirlwind (5/5) — +Whirlwind damage
- Bloodthirst (already in tree)
- Rampage (1/1) — major burst (level 30+)
- Wrecking Crew (5/5) — +crit damage
- Titan’s Grip (level 60+, 2H + 1H)
Rotation (level 20)
Standard Fury rotation
- Battle Shout (party AP buff)
- Berserker Stance (active, +damage)
- Bloodthirst on cooldown (instant heal + damage)
- Whirlwind on cooldown (AoE)
- Slam filler (rage dump)
- Heroic Strike queue (extra rage dump)
- Enrage (rage on damage taken, auto)
Opener (raid)
- Battle Shout (party)
- Berserker Stance (active)
- Bloodthirst (first attack)
- Whirlwind (AoE)
- Slam filler
- Heroic Strike queue
Dual wield priority
- Bloodthirst (always on CD)
- Whirlwind (always on CD)
- Slam filler
- Heroic Strike queue (extra rage)
Stat priority
Raid DPS
- Strength (primary, attack power)
- Hit (until 9% cap)
- Crit (25%+ ideal, Flurry + Enrage scale)
- Agility (some crit + armor)
- Stamina (survivability)
PvP
- Stamina (survivability)
- Strength (damage)
- Hit (9% cap)
- Resilience (when available)
- Crit (burst)
Pre-bis gear checklist (level 20)
| Slot | Best in slot | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Lionheart Helm | Blackrock Depths (40+) |
| Shoulders | Slamshot Shoulders | Quest reward |
| Chest | Ironforge Breastplate | Ironforge Honored |
| Legs | Dark Iron Leggings | BRD (40+) |
| Boots | Mithril Boots | BS crafting |
| Weapons (Dual) | Two strong 1H weapons | Quest reward |
| Trinket | Excavator’s Trowel | Brogdul rare drop |
PvP strategy
Offense
- Bloodthirst (instant damage + heal)
- Whirlwind (AoE)
- Slam (rage dump)
- Mortal Strike (level 30+ if Arms spec)
- Charge for gap close
Defense
- Berserker Stance (active)
- Recklessness (+crit, level 30+)
- Shield Block (with shield)
- Shield Wall (major CD)
- Last Stand (level 30+)
Crowd control
- Hamstring (slow)
- Pummel (interrupt)
- Piercing Howl (AoE slow)
- Death Wish (level 30+, big CD)
Common Fury Warrior questions
Is Fury Warrior viable at level 20?
Yes — solid dual wield DPS.
Which race is best for Fury Warrior?
Orc (Axe Spec + Blood Fury + Hardiness).
When does Death Wish unlock?
Level 30 (Phase 2).
Is Fury Warrior good for leveling?
Yes — Bloodthirst heal keeps you alive.
How much Strength at level 20?
~150 Strength is competitive.
Common Fury Warrior mistakes
| Mistake | Cost | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Forgetting Battle Shout | Lost party buff | Maintain before combat |
| Wasting Bloodthirst | Lost burst | Use on cooldown |
| Not maintaining Enrage | Lower rage | Berserker Stance always |
| Standing in AoE | Death | Move out before combat |
Phase 2 Fury Warrior preview
At level 30, Death Wish unlocks (major burst CD). Rampage is the capstone. Flurry (5/5) is core. Berserking procs attack speed.
Final verdict
Best Fury Warrior race: Orc (Axe Spec + Blood Fury + Hardiness)
Best Fury Warrior talents:
- Improved Bloodthirst + Cruelty + Enrage
- Flurry + Whirlwind + Death Wish
Best rotation: Bloodthirst + Whirlwind + Slam + Heroic Strike
Whatever your race, Fury Warrior is the dual-wield DPS spec with self-healing in WoW Forever. Bloodthirst + Enrage = sustained melee DPS.
For more Warrior info, see our Warrior Guide, Arms Warrior, Protection Warrior, and Best Race for Each Class articles.