Arena Set-ups

[HxCory]

Hey guys, long time viewer but new to posting here.

I have an Undead Warlock on Shadowmoon(pvp). I have over 430 Resil and over 13k hp. My problem is I can't find a good arena set up.
I was thinking of, SPriest/Resto Sham and myself, being Sl/SL or UA, I can't decide which one I want to go.
Also, what class in 2's? is SP still viable? What's the idea with Sp/Lock?
I've been PvPing a lot, so I know what to do vs certain classes.
Here's a link to my Armory. I'll be getting the s3 pants this week. The World of Warcraft Armory

-Thanks!

[Akasha]

There are SO many thread in this section that discuss Arena sets ups...

[HxCory]

Originally Posted by Akasha

There are SO many thread in this section that discuss Arena sets ups...

Mostly 2v2

[doogless]

Originally Posted by HxCory

Hey guys, long time viewer but new to posting here.

I have an Undead Warlock on Shadowmoon(pvp). I have over 430 Resil and over 13k hp. My problem is I can't find a good arena set up.
I was thinking of, SPriest/Resto Sham and myself, being Sl/SL or UA, I can't decide which one I want to go.
Also, what class in 2's? is SP still viable? What's the idea with Sp/Lock?
I've been PvPing a lot, so I know what to do vs certain classes.
Here's a link to my Armory. I'll be getting the s3 pants this week. The World of Warcraft Armory

-Thanks!

Go UA for Warlock/Shadow Priest/Resto Shaman, it's a very powerful setup. As SL/SL you lack burst damage, and burst damage is what makes that setup work.

Shadowplay did very well with UA Warlock/Shadow Priest/Resto Shaman during the first phase of the US Tournament Realm, and most people now refer to the setup by that name. Here's a pair of movies recorded by them when they were playing it:
Shaman Perspective - Kollektiv - Shadowplay - #1 US Tournament By Kollektiv
Warlock Perspective - #1 Team U.S. Tournament Mazud - Shadowplay By Mazud
It's not quite as strong on live as it was on the TR because armor penetration exists now, and doesn't in S2 gear, but it's still a very competitive comp. Anything with a Warrior is basically a free win.

Shadow Priest/Warlock is nowhere near as good as it used to be in 2v2, there's just a lot of teams that you have no chance against now. Some people still play it, but it's definitely a bit dated. You'd be better of speccing SL/SL and teaming with that Resto Shaman, or having the Priest play as Disc for 2v2 (assuming he has the gear for it). Warlock/Druid is without a doubt the strongest 2v2 comp for a Warlock, but any Warlock/Healer team can do well, and Warlock/Rogue is strong as well.

[El Tanakh]

As a note, as a UA Lock/S Priest/Resto Shammy don't be shy to use SP when bursting, a good insta SB -> SP combo is much more effective than DL.

Also, even with rogue, most locks are SL/SL for 2's. The only 2 setup i would go UA is with S Priest, and i have not played this setup since S2 when my priest went to Iraq.

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Update: Checking 2v2 Rankings - Warlock - Arena Junkies it seems that this days Warlock/Rogue is better or at least as good as Warlock/Priest, at least its more represented in the list being only second to the overwhelming amount of warlock/druids.

[Vandrenth]

SL/SL lock resto druid is probably the best comp for a lock if you want a high rating, but you need to find a great druid. Sl/Sl warlock/rogue is very good aswell. UA lock/spriest can work, but you have the obvious countercomp in rogues
for 3v3, you can do sl/sl lock/ warrior /druid or rogue/sl lock/druid if you want to be sl/sl, or shadowplay is very good aswell. Watch menismyforte's video, and kollektive and mazud's videos for shadowplay guides.
felguard lock/rogue/spriest can also work

[HxCory]

Thanks for the replies. How's the best way of finding a good partner? Just spamming channels? I'm guildless right now because I didn't like how mine was running things.

[doogless]

Realm forums, trade chat, and chatting people up in BG premades.

[Hordelock]

For setups and strats I would recommened ArenaJunkies. They're pretty tough love when it comes to advice but there is so much already there, you probably won't need to post.