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Improved Heroic Strike Improved Heroic Strike

Warrior · Arms · Row 1 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic

Improved Heroic Strike sits in row 1 of the Warrior Arms tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 3 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 Improved Heroic Strike 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.

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the cost of your Heroic Strike ability by 1 Rage.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces the cost of your Heroic Strike ability by 2 Rage.
  3. Rank 3: Reduces the cost of your Heroic Strike ability by 3 Rage.

How to reach Improved Heroic Strike

Row 1 opens after you spend 0 points in the earlier Arms rows. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Heroic Strike.

Is Improved Heroic Strike 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 Improved Heroic Strike. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Try Improved Heroic Strike in the Warrior calculator

Elsewhere in Arms

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Improved Heroic Strike:

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