Originally Posted by Angeron

Stormherald is ~40 topend dmg more than s2 weapons, does not cost arena points, has an extra chance to stun, 3.8 speed (way higher autoswings than s2 mace). The difference between S3 and Stormherald is less noticeable (I have both), with the s3 mace being strictly better since 3.6 speeds means more fluid rage generation, and the armor pen/crit/hit makes up for the autoswing topend.

Goggles are good in 2s/3s where you run up against mutilate rogues(who do not have MoD), and druids in both brackets. Other than that, unless you're getting the T2 engi goggles, the s3/4 helm are strictly better.