Runes are the main mechanic of World of Warcraft: Season of Discovery. Runes, the main feature that distinguishes the game from classic WoW, can be assigned to equipment slots and give your character new abilities and passive features. There are 12 runes for the Warrior class that can be discovered in Season of Discovery. In this WoW SoD Warrior Rune guide, you will learn all the Warrior runes and how to get them.
World of Warcraft: Season of Discovery Warrior Runes
The 12 runes currently available for the Warrior class in World of Warcraft Season of Discovery are listed in the table below.
Rune | Effect | Slot |
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Blood Frenzy | Each time you deal Bleed damage, you gain 3 Rage. | Chest |
Flagellation | Gain a 25% bonus to Physical damage done for 12 sec after activating Bloodrage or Berserker Rage. | Chest |
Raging Blow | A ferocious strike that deals 100% weapon damage, but can only be used while Enrage, Berserker Rage, or Bloodrage is active. | Chest |
Warbringer | Your Charge, Intercept, and Intervene abilities are now usable while in combat and in any stance, and will all remove movement impairing effects when activated. | Chest |
Devastate | While you are in Defensive Stance and have a shield equipped, Sunder Armor also deals 100% weapon damage, increased by 10% per application of Sunder Armor already on the target. | Hands |
Endless Rage | You generate 25% more Rage from all damage you deal. | Hands |
Quick Strike | A reckless instant melee attack with your two-handed weapon dealing (Attack power * 15 / 100) to (Attack power * 25 / 100) physical damage. This ability benefits from and triggers all effects associated with Heroic Strike. | Hands |
Single-Minded Fury | While dual-wielding, your Physical damage and movement speed are increased by 10%. | Hands |
Victory Rush | Instantly attack the target causing (1 + Attack power * 45 / 100) damage and healing you for 10% of your maximum health. Only useable within 20 sec after you kill an enemy that yields experience or honor. | Hands |
Consumed by Rage | Enrages you and grants you a 20% melee damage bonus for 12 sec or up to a maximum of 12 swings after you exceed 80 Rage. | Legs |
Frenzied Assault | While wielding 2-handed weapons, your attack speed is increased by 20%. | Legs |
Furious Thunder | Thunder Clap now increases the time between attacks by an additional 6%, can be used in any stance, and deals 50% increased threat. | Legs |
Warrior Rune Locations
Season of Discovery (SoD) in World of Warcraft brings powerful runes for Warriors. In this guide, we’ll delve into the locations of Warrior runes to enhance your character.
How to Get Victory Rush
Human:
- Accept the level 2 quest “Investigate Echo Ridge” from Marshal McBride in Northshire, Elwynn Forest.
- Head to the Echo Ridge Mine and find a chest at the back containing Rune of Victory Rush.
Dwarf, Gnome:
- Accept the level 2 quest “Simple Rune” from Sten Stoutarm in Coldridge Valley, Dun Morogh.
- Follow the quest to Thran Khorman and defeat trolls until Rune of Victory Rush drops.
Night Elf:
- Accept the level 2 quest “Amidst the Shadowed Webs” from Alyissia in Shadowglen, Teldrassil.
- Kill spiders in the cave in the far northwest of Shadowglen until Rune of Victory Rush drops.
Undead:
- Accept the level 2 quest “The Lost Rune” from Dannal Stern in Tirisfal.
- Head to Night Web’s Hollow and find a chest in the cave containing Rune of Victory Rush.
Tauren:
- Accept the level 2 quest “Into the Brambles” from Harutt Thunderhorn in Red Cloud Mesa, Mulgore.
- Go east into Brambleblade Ravine, where you’ll find a chest with Rune of Victory Rush.
Orc, Troll:
- Accept the level 2 quest “A Trial of Fitness” from Frang in Durotar.
- Solve a small jumping puzzle to find the hidden chest in the cliffs behind Frang.
How to Get Furious Thunder
Alliance Elwynn Forest:
- Drops from Goldtooth (42 79).
Alliance Dun Morogh:
- Drops from various mobs in different locations.
Alliance Teldrassil:
- Can be found in a Gnarlpine Cache in the barrow den (around 45 60).
Horde Durotar:
- Drops from various mobs in different locations.
Horde Mulgore:
- Drops from various mobs in different locations.
Horde Tirisfal Glades:
- Drops from Gillgar who patrols a pond west of the Scarlet Tower at Solliden Farmstead (26 48).
How to Get Blood Frenzy
Alliance and Horde starting zones:
- Drops from Wandering Swordsman in various locations. Interact with him to challenge and defeat him.
How to Get Devastate
Alliance and Horde starting zones:
- Collect various severed heads and bring them to specific NPCs to receive Monster Hunter’s Fragments.
- Combine three fragments in your bag to get Rune of Devastate.
How to Get Frenzied Assault
Alliance and Horde starting zones:
- Talk to specific NPCs and defeat enemies to obtain Frenzied Assault.
How to Get Endless Rage
Alliance and Horde level 10+ quest zones:
- Obtain Battle Totem by killing Elite ogres or replacing Horde Warbanner.
- Use Battle Totem to challenge a specific enemy and receive Endless Rage.
How to Get Quick Strike
Alliance and Horde level 10+ quest zones:
- Follow specific steps in each zone to obtain Quick Strike.
How to Get Flagellation
Duskwood:
- Go to Raven Hill Cemetery, loot a Decrepit Phylactery, and use it on a skeleton to summon Awakened Lich. Defeat it to get Flagellation.
How to Get Raging Blow
Ashenvale:
- Bring three items to Alonso in Ashenvale and complete a specific quest to obtain Raging Blow.
How to Get Consumed By Rage
Wetlands:
- Drops from the elite mob Carrodin in Thelgen Rock cave.
How to Get Warbringer
- Complete three level 20 quests in Ratchet by collecting specific materials. Purchase the rune from Grizzby for 3 gold.
How to Get Single-Minded Fury
Alliance:
- Purchase from Azeroth Commerce Authority faction once Honored Friendly is achieved.
Horde:
- Purchase from Durotar Supply and Logistics faction once Honored Friendly is achieved.