Impale

Warrior · Arms · Row 4 of 7 · 2 ranks
Changed from Classic

Impale sits in row 4 of the Warrior Arms tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 2 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.

Changed from Classic. This talent now works differently than in Classic, so read the ranks below before you spend any points.

What Impale does at each rank

A rank is one level of a talent. Every rank makes the effect a bit stronger. The list below uses the exact wording from the beta client, word for word.

Rank 1: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your abilities by 10%.
Rank 2: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your abilities by 20%.

How to reach Impale

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Arms rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Impale.

Is Impale worth the points?

Every rank makes the effect stronger, so putting in a few points while leveling is totally fine. Max it when the final rank is the heart of your endgame build. And if you only need it as a stepping stone, no shame in stopping early.

Starter builds that take it

These starter builds already put points into Impale. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Mortal Strike PvP (PvP · Arms)

Try Impale in the Warrior calculator

Elsewhere in Arms

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Impale:

Improved Heroic Strike · Deflection · Improved Rend · Improved Charge · Improved Tactical Mastery · Improved Overpower · Anger Management · Deep Wounds · Spearing Strike · Two-Handed Weapon Specialization · Bloodthrill · Sweeping Strikes