WoW: Warrior Runes SoD and Locations – Complete Guide

Warriors, gear up and get ready! This in-depth WoW Season of Discovery Warrior Runes guide covers every warrior runes SoD option available through Phase 4 and earlier. Whether you’re aiming for maximum damage output, tanky survivability, or a balanced hybrid style, these runes will shape your Warrior’s identity and unlock their full potential on the battlefield.

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WoW SoD Phase 4 Warrior Runes

With the launch of Phase 4, players can access 11 brand-new Warrior runes. While adventurers are still discovering the exact steps to obtain each one, here’s a compiled list of all confirmed Phase 4 Warrior runes so far:

Rune Name	Effect
Fresh Meat	Bloodthirst guarantees Enrage activation on the first hit and has a 10% chance on subsequent hits. Increases Physical damage by 10% for 12 sec.
Shockwave	Sends a wave of force in a 10-yard cone, dealing damage and stunning all enemies for 4 sec.
Sudden Death	Melee hits have a 10% chance to grant Execute, ignoring health restrictions and retaining 10 Rage after use.
Axe Specialization	Increases Axe skill by 5. Not cumulative with racial or ring rune bonuses.
Dagger Specialization	Increases Dagger skill by 5. Not cumulative with racial or ring rune bonuses.
Defense Specialization	Increases Defense skill by 25. Not cumulative with other ring runes.
Fist Weapon Specialization	Increases Fist Weapon skill by 5. Not cumulative with racial or ring rune bonuses.
Mace Specialization	Increases Mace skill by 5. Not cumulative with racial or ring rune bonuses.
Pole Weapon Specialization	Increases Polearm/Stave skill by 5. Not cumulative with racial or ring rune bonuses.
Ranged Weapon Specialization	Increases Bow, Gun, Crossbow, Thrown skill by 5. Not cumulative with racial or ring rune bonuses.
Sword Specialization	Increases Sword skill by 5. Not cumulative with racial or ring rune bonuses.

Once the detailed locations are known, we’ll update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, let’s dive into all previously known rune locations!

Warrior Runes SoD – Locations and How to Get

Below is a breakdown of all Warrior rune locations, organized by gear slot for quick reference.

WoW SoD Warrior Head Runes & Locations

Rune Name	Effect	How to Get
Shield Mastery	Increases shield damage and reduces Disarm duration.	Get Friendly rep with Emerald Wardens via Nightmare Incursions and buy Rune of the Protector for 1 gold 60 silver.
Taste for Blood	Rend damage grants Overpower proc every 6 sec.	Collect Golem Parts in Slag Pit and assemble the Obliterator in Searing Gorge (65, 45). Kill it to get the rune.
Vigilance	Applies a buff reducing damage taken by 3% and transfers 10% aggro to the Warrior. Taunt refreshes on hit.	Kill Tyrant of the Hive (77.6, 62.0), a level 46 elite, to obtain the rune.

WoW SoD Warrior Wrists Runes & Locations

Rune Name	Effect	How to Get
Rampage	Increases damage by 2% per stack for 30 sec.	Kill Ohk’zi in Feralas (75.0, 25.0).
Sword and Board	Devastate/Revenge resets Shield Slam cooldown (30% chance).	Complete The Wild Gods questline in Felwood & Zul’Farrak, Maraudon, BRD.
Wrecking Crew	Crits Enrage you, increasing crit damage by 10% for 10 sec.	Farm Witherbark Trolls in Hinterlands (18, 54) until you get Geode Hammer. Keep using it until it turns into Broken Geode Hammer (Rune of Demolition).

WoW SoD Warrior Belt Runes & Locations

Rune Name	Effect	How to Get
Precise Timing	Makes certain abilities instant cast.	Kill 7 Dark Riders across Azeroth while wearing Ariden’s Sigil (Deadwind Pass 52.0, 34.6).
Focused Rage	Reduces Rage cost of all abilities.	Kill Witherbark Trolls in Arathi Highlands (63, 77). Summon & defeat an elite troll.
Rune of Blood Surge	Certain abilities make Slam instant and free.	Farm Alterac Mountains (Arathi Highlands) for an Illegible Recipe. Complete a quest chain.

WoW SoD Warrior Chest Runes & Locations

Rune Name	Effect	How to Get
Rune of Blood Frenzy	Bleed damage generates extra Rage.	Kill the Wandering Swordsman in various locations based on faction.
Rune of Flagellation	Execute/Heroic Strike increase Physical Damage by 12% for 12 sec.	Complete a questline in Raven Hill Cemetery (24, 35).
Rune of the Warbringer	Allows Charge & Intercept in combat, removes movement impairing effects.	Buy from Grizzby in Ratchet after collecting quest items.

Where to Find Warrior Runes in WoW SoD

The majority of warrior runes SoD are acquired through questlines, dungeon bosses, elite encounters, or by reaching specific reputation milestones. Some runes may also be hidden behind secret mechanics that require exploration and experimentation.

Conclusion

Warrior runes SoD are essential to maximizing your power and flexibility in the Season of Discovery. Whether you're charging into raids or battling it out in PvP, runes allow you to fully customize your Warrior’s build and abilities.

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Armed with this guide, you’re ready to collect every powerful rune available. Get out there, fight with honor, and dominate Azeroth with your ultimate Warrior build!