TBC Arena Points Calculator
Burning Crusade Anniversary — Updated Blizzard Formula
Calculate your weekly Arena Points from rating, or find the rating you need for a target number of points. Covers all brackets.
Rating → Points
Enter your arena rating to see weekly points per bracket
Points → Rating
Find the minimum rating to earn at least your desired weekly points
Gear Planner
How many weeks to earn a specific piece of gear at your current rating (1500)
Arena Points Reference Table
Quick lookup — points per rating for all brackets
| Rating | 2v2 Points | 3v3 Points | 5v5 Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 546 | 632 | 718 |
| 1100 | 552 | 639 | 726 |
| 1200 | 567 | 657 | 746 |
| 1300 | 603 | 698 | 794 |
| 1400 | 684 | 792 | 900 |
| 1500 | 845 | 978 | 1111 |
| 1600 | 1102 | 1276 | 1450 |
| 1700 | 1398 | 1619 | 1839 |
| 1800 | 1632 | 1890 | 2147 |
| 1900 | 1768 | 2048 | 2327 |
| 2000 | 1834 | 2124 | 2413 |
| 2100 | 1863 | 2157 | 2451 |
| 2200 | 1875 | 2171 | 2467 |
| 2300 | 1880 | 2177 | 2473 |
| 2400 | 1882 | 2179 | 2476 |
How Arena Points Work in TBC Anniversary
The Formula
Blizzard uses a logistic curve formula to calculate base Arena Points from your team rating:
p = ((1651.94 − 475) / (1 + 2,500,000 × e−0.009 × r) + 475) × 1.5 Where r is your team rating and p is the base points before bracket multiplier.
Bracket Multipliers
The base points are then adjusted by bracket:
- 2v2: 76% of base points (×0.76)
- 3v3: 88% of base points (×0.88)
- 5v5: 100% of base points (×1.00)
How Points Are Awarded
- Points are awarded at the start of each week based on the previous week's play.
- You must play at least 10 games in a bracket to be eligible.
- You receive points from whichever eligible bracket gives you the most — they don't stack.
Rating Requirements for Gear
In TBC Anniversary, Blizzard reduced the weapon rating requirement from 1850 to 1700. Gladiator shoulders still require 2000 rating. All other pieces have no rating requirement — only Arena Point costs.
Season 3 Prices (Vengeful Gladiator's)
Anniversary realms use lower vendor prices than the original TBC seasons. Current prices: helm, chest and legs 1,550 each; shoulders 1,245; gloves 930; two-handed weapon and ranged weapon 3,110; spell-power main hand 2,610; physical main hand 2,175; off-hand 930; shield 900; wand and relics 830. You can hold at most 5,000 Arena Points, so spend before you cap. When a season ends the previous set is discounted and its rating requirements are removed.
Why This Formula?
Blizzard adjusted the original TBC formula multiple times to accommodate varying season lengths and to ensure players at the 1700 rating threshold can afford weapons alongside other gear. The current formula was finalized after PTR testing with community feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Arena Points calculated in TBC Anniversary?
The base formula is: p = ((1651.94 − 475) / (1 + 2,500,000 × e^(−0.009 × r)) + 475) × 1.5. This gives the base points, which are then multiplied by 0.76 for 2v2, 0.88 for 3v3, or kept at 100% for 5v5.
What rating do I need for PvP weapons?
PvP weapons require 1700 rating in TBC Anniversary (reduced from the original 1850). At Season 3 prices a two-handed weapon costs 3,110 Arena Points, a spell-power main hand 2,610 and a physical main hand 2,175.
Which bracket gives the most Arena Points?
5v5 gives 100% of base points, 3v3 gives 88%, and 2v2 gives 76%. However, you only receive points from your single highest-earning eligible bracket — they don't add up.
How many games do I need to play?
You need at least 10 games in a bracket during the week to earn Arena Points from that bracket.
Do Arena Points stack across brackets?
No. You only receive points from whichever eligible bracket would give you the highest amount. Playing multiple brackets doesn't give you more points — it just gives you more chances to earn from your best bracket.
What's the maximum Arena Points per week?
At very high ratings (2200+), you can earn around 2,477 points per week from 5v5. The formula has a theoretical cap near 2,477 points from the logistic curve (the ×1.5 multiplier in the TBC Anniversary formula significantly increases earnings).
When are Arena Points awarded?
Arena Points are distributed at the weekly reset (Tuesday for US, Wednesday for EU) based on your performance during the previous week.