PvP Guides - TBC Arena Knowledge Base | PvPSkills

These guides cover the universal knowledge that applies to every class in arena. Whether you're a Rogue setting up CC chains or a Warrior learning when to pop cooldowns, understanding these fundamentals is what separates good players from great ones.

Core Mechanics

Diminishing Returns How CC stacking works and DR categories

CC Chains Coordinating crowd control with your partner

Cooldown Trading When to use and hold defensive cooldowns

Burst & Pressure When to go aggressive and secure kills

Strategy & Tactics

Positioning & LoS Pillar play, map awareness, and positioning

Target Selection Choosing kill targets and when to swap

Hard Counters How to beat "unwinnable" matchups

Dampening & Mana Long game strategy and resource management

Team Play

Healer Role Guide Triage, positioning, and healer decision-making

Progression

Rating Progression What to focus on at each rating bracket

Gladiator Tips What separates Duelist from Gladiator players

Optimization

Gear & Resilience PvP stat priorities, resilience breakpoints, and itemization

Advanced Macros Focus macros, arena targeting, and keybind optimization

Improvement

VOD Review How to learn from replays and self-coach

Mental Game Tilt management and competitive mindset

New to Arena?

Start with these guides in order:

Diminishing Returns - Foundation of all CC
Positioning & LoS - Stay alive longer
Cooldown Trading - Use defensives wisely
Arena Compositions - Find your team
Rating Progression - Your roadmap