non upped
BvC's do not usually max out shout so the extra def really doesn't make a difference. Also, an upped arreats has a ridiculous str req of 196 instead of the normal 118. At 118 str, the arreat's gives you +20 str. You would then have 138 str, which allows you to use zerkers, namely beast for more +str. Basically a nonupped arreats is more flexible than an upped one.