Arena 101

Okay, a very important part of World of warcraft now is the Arena system. Assuming you are level 70, I'm not going to pretend like you are completly dumb. I'm going to list keys to success in getting a high rating and playing your class the best you can.

1. USE YOUR MOUSE TO MOVE! - Okay, this means, hold down both mouse buttons to run, hold down right click to spin. The thing about this that makes it so important is when, lets say a rogue is on you, he can out run your normal keyboard turn, but when you use the mouse he cant out manuver you because you can do 5 360s in a matter of a full mousepad swipe. When keybinding, it can be difficult sometimes to remeber which keys you binded to what, so write them down if needed. Key binding is a quick way to get that spell off without reaching up to hit the numbers or click with your mouse.

2. DONT UNDER ESTIMATE YOUR OPPONENT! - I have watched videos where people NAKED have beat fully geared s3 players, just by outsmarting them and out playing them skill wise.

3. DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE OSHIT SPELLS! - This is most important I think for paladins and their bubble. I cant even begin to say how many times me(warlock) and my mage partner have blown up a paladin because he was at 50% and didnt want to waste his bubble yet. Always use a little early, essp vs double dps!

4. KITE! - Kite your oponent as much as possible unless you have the upperhand. If its a Hunter/mage/casting class, run behind pillars as much as possible, this is called pillar huging and you won't make it into higher brakets if you can't do this.

5. DONT LET YOUR TEAMMATE HOLD YOU BACK!- I know you are probably with a friend who you dont want to hurt his feelings, but if you are serious about climbing the Arena Ladder then you better break him the news if you feel he is holding you back. The most important thing in arenas is teammates, without them you cant beat 5 players, or even 1, it take cordination, and communication. VENT IS A MUST!