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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

1. Improved Bloodthirst (2/2) — +Bloodthirst damage
2. Cruelty (5/5) — +5% crit chance
3. Improved Demoralizing Shout (5/5) — -attack power reduction

Tier 2: Damage boosts

1. Unbridled Wrath (5/5) — +rage from auto attacks
2. Piercing Howl (1/1) — AoE slow
3. Improved Cleave (3/3) — +Cleave damage
4. Blood Craze (3/3) — +HP regen on crit

Tier 3: Advanced talents

1. Improved Slam (2/2) — -rage cost
2. Death Wish (1/1) — major CD (level 30+)
3. Enrage (5/5) — +rage on damage taken
4. Improved Berserker Rage (2/2) — +Berserker Rage
5. Berserking (5/5) — +attack speed after Berserker Rage

Endgame (level 30+)

1. Flurry (5/5) — +melee attack speed on crit
2. Improved Whirlwind (5/5) — +Whirlwind damage
3. Bloodthirst (already in tree)
4. Rampage (1/1) — major burst (level 30+)
5. Wrecking Crew (5/5) — +crit damage
6. Titan’s Grip (level 60+, 2H + 1H)

Rotation (level 20)

Standard Fury rotation

1. Battle Shout (party AP buff)
2. Berserker Stance (active, +damage)
3. Bloodthirst on cooldown (instant heal + damage)
4. Whirlwind on cooldown (AoE)
5. Slam filler (rage dump)
6. Heroic Strike queue (extra rage dump)
7. Enrage (rage on damage taken, auto)

Opener (raid)

1. Battle Shout (party)
2. Berserker Stance (active)
3. Bloodthirst (first attack)
4. Whirlwind (AoE)
5. Slam filler
6. Heroic Strike queue

Dual wield priority

1. Bloodthirst (always on CD)
2. Whirlwind (always on CD)
3. Slam filler
4. Heroic Strike queue (extra rage)

Stat priority

Raid DPS

1. Strength (primary, attack power)
2. Hit (until 9% cap)
3. Crit (25%+ ideal, Flurry + Enrage scale)
4. Agility (some crit + armor)
5. Stamina (survivability)

PvP

1. Stamina (survivability)
2. Strength (damage)
3. Hit (9% cap)
4. Resilience (when available)
5. 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.