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“I'm sure all tanks easily handle the beginning of level 90 raiding (and in reality i've healed all 5 tanks in LFR) but is there any one far and away tank that would be preferred for progression heroic raiding. Conversely is there a tank tha…”
1 day, 14 hours ago
286 Views / 45 Replies
Last Post by Lowmaine (1 minute ago)
End-Game Tank Viability
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“My guess that after Mastery Cap, this would be the de-facto stat to be prioritizing due to the rage generation capabilities it will possess in 5.4. This change will also inadvertently increase our dps if we choose to reforge for this stat.”
6/11/2013
256 Views / 24 Replies
Last Post by Weepea (5 minutes ago)
Prot warriors and Critical Strike.
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“I was able to record the last 6 attempts of our fight. Door four seems to be our true bane. I was wondering what I could be doing better to assist my team. Here are the logs: http://www.worldoflogs.com/reports/zn7hygurt552vpsi/”
6/8/2013
302 Views / 42 Replies
Last Post by Dirtybass (6 minutes ago)
Heroic Horridon
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“Welcome to the tank lounge. This thread is a thread for us tanks to get a chance to meet each other and relax. This is the place to post about your adventures in tanking, vent about DPS/healers (gently), or just chat off-topic. We are all f…”
6 days, 7 hours ago
1,343 Views / 375 Replies
Last Post by Kahzregi (6 minutes ago)
Tank Lounge #75: Tankquility is the best CD.
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“Avoidance gear should be Mastery/Dodge or Mastery/Parry, since no plate tank dislikes Mastery. Especially going into the last tier of an expansion, when the need to encourage replacement of gear in the next tier isn't an issue, there should…”
2 days, 16 hours ago
186 Views / 24 Replies
Last Post by Jabawock (16 minutes ago)
Dodge/Parry gear needs to not exist
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“Tanks in LFR are beginning to drive me crazy. I love LFR since I am a casual user but here's the problem with tanks in LFR more often than not.... -2 Tanks queue for LFR. -1 Tank out gears content and considers themselves amazing. -The 1 Ta…”
4 days, 9 hours ago
165 Views / 24 Replies
Last Post by Thuroda (29 minutes ago)
Tanking in LFR & Facilitating Cooperation
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“Looking at making a new tank class, already have pally dk and warrior. Not to sure how the druid is doing since i have vary really seen them in lfr or heroics when im bored of tanking. Just wonder which would be better druid or monk that is…”
4 hours, 41 minutes ago
22 Views / 6 Replies
Last Post by Guidance (36 minutes ago)
druid or monk tank?
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“I once had a DK then I realized that I'm so good at him that I needed to delete him and reroll and easier class.. so I rerolled a DK and I'm so !@#$ing good on him.. I don't know what to do can someone help me?”
4 hours, 44 minutes ago
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Last Post by Akanda (36 minutes ago)
How to I become bad at BDK?
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“So what's the appropriate time to switch to a Crit build as a Brewmaster? I don't do normal raids and stuff all to often, mainly just LFR right now but I'd eventually like to move up as my gear improves. I've read that Haste is mainly the b…”
3 days, 10 hours ago
143 Views / 4 Replies
Last Post by Dûchene (5 hours, 13 minutes ago)
Time to switch to Crit build?
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“Have you ever fell asleep while tanking? I did last night and wiped the raid. I felt so bad. Anyways. Share your fail stories please.”
2 days, 1 hour ago
172 Views / 11 Replies
Last Post by Rastagonja (5 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Bear Tanks. Have you?
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“Ever since I got into tanking, it's like I can't get out of it. I feel like I joined the mob: "Every time I try to get out, THEY PULL ME BACK IN!" Note: At the time of this post I have Holy/Ret specs, but that's just because I'm messing aro…”
2 days, 13 hours ago
208 Views / 16 Replies
Last Post by Lowmaine (5 hours, 37 minutes ago)
Why is 'Not Tanking' so Hard to Do?
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“I know your gonna say leave group reque but what if your stuck doing this for HOURS? Sometimes you just wanna get stuff done but you can't get through to the stupid what do you?”
10 hours, 15 minutes ago
66 Views / 13 Replies
Last Post by Khamûl (6 hours, 27 minutes ago)
How do you deal with stupid?
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“An in-depth look at our guild's personal challenges and experiences with Horridon - especially from the tanking perspective. http://noggenfoggerblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/tanking-horridon/”
2 days, 15 hours ago
95 Views / 5 Replies
Last Post by Babana (11 hours, 29 minutes ago)
Horridon Tanking Considerations
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“Hi all, I'm unsure what the go is here. I was recently in a dungeon with a group and there was a lock in the group complaining that it was slow and tedious. Now, I can understand if I wasn't pulling enough but the healer was only just keepi…”
4 days, 22 hours ago
129 Views / 9 Replies
Last Post by Pakaz (11 hours, 55 minutes ago)
Slow runs, my fault?
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“I'm getting ready to start tanking in LFR, and I'm quite nervous about it. I really hate the idea of my mistakes screwing up 24 other people, so I want to make sure I know what I'm getting into before I go. As for the fight mechanics themse…”
4/22/2013
269 Views / 24 Replies
Last Post by Abbrahm (12 hours, 34 minutes ago)
Starting to Tank in LFR
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“Tank wise, what do you think is the most ridiculous (as in good) 2 piece and 4 piece (separately)? I honestly think monks have all tanks pinned down as the set bonuses go but I honestly haven't played any other tanks at 90 with the slight e…”
6 days, 20 hours ago
721 Views / 113 Replies
Last Post by Menae (23 hours, 55 minutes ago)
The most bonkers tier 16 set bonus?
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“What do yall think looks good? Im trying to go for the creepier vibe, so im using the skull looking one from naxx”
6 days, 8 hours ago
135 Views / 20 Replies
Last Post by Marsellous (1 day, 9 hours ago)
Shield transmog
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“Hello. ^_^ I don't think I'm the world's best tank. I also don't have some super pro tanking tips for you to live by. I just have discovered a few things while playing and even more while tanking and I want to share them with you. #1. Why s…”
1 day, 11 hours ago
45 Views / 1 Replies
Last Post by Warderon (1 day, 11 hours ago)
Some Advice on Tanking.
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“I have a Bear I'm gearing up at the moment but I am terrified of actually tanking a raid (I heal LFR's). What add on's should I get besides DBM? Also, can anyone point me to a youtube video or something detailing what tanks are supposed to …”
6/11/2013
112 Views / 5 Replies
Last Post by Gnomërcy (1 day, 12 hours ago)
I scurred :(
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“I could have missed a part, but the experiment of capping Vengeance for tanks didn't make it to patch 5.4, it seems. Did I read right or I missed something? Just asking.”
2 days, 2 hours ago
104 Views / 5 Replies
Last Post by Rvalue (1 day, 19 hours ago)
5.4 and Vengeance
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“Dearest Blizz, Although Beer League raiding seems very cool and everything; Can you please increase the amount of DPS that Prot Warriors are able to put forth? I don't really mind being dead last in the tank DPS (as per usual) department, b…”
6/7/2013
329 Views / 42 Replies
Last Post by Kihi (1 day, 23 hours ago)
Here is a Dead Horse...*thump*thump*thump*
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“Picking up the Alliance or Horde flag while in a Rated Battleground now increases damage taken by 50% for characters in a tanking specialization, and increases damage taken by 20% for characters in a non-tanking specialization. Seems kinda …”
4/15/2013
403 Views / 43 Replies
Last Post by Onslaht (2 days, 4 hours ago)
Why the nerf to tanks in RBG?
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“Because I can! Firstly, disclaimer: Everything in here is PTR info. Things may not wind up like this on Live. A lot of it is my own speculation as well. Secondly, a big pile of the changes, all courtesy of MMO-Champion: New set bonuses: Ite…”
6/11/2013
400 Views / 67 Replies
Last Post by Lowmaine (2 days, 17 hours ago)
Waniou's Prot Warrior 5.4 Info-Pile
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“Okay so I had a LOT of trouble with the Legendary Questline scenario leading up to getting the Meta gem. The last fight, the Sha Amalgamation was challenging for a tank. For a while it seemed as though it was impossible and that blizz was f…”
2 days, 20 hours ago
50 Views / 3 Replies
Last Post by Leucen (2 days, 19 hours ago)
Paladin Tank Sha Amalgamation Guide!
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“I was considering gearing up my 90s for tanking, but I want to play a tank that isn't the most common one out there.”
4 days, 6 hours ago
236 Views / 11 Replies
Last Post by Arman (2 days, 20 hours ago)
Tanking classes in order of rarity?
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“Hey guys, so the deal is, my co tank is a guardian druid, pulling massive amounts of threat. The only time i can usually get aggro with with wings and engineering gloves. Even his dots tend to generate more tps than i can do. http://worldof…”
2 days, 23 hours ago
35 Views / 15 Replies
Last Post by Mareeta (2 days, 22 hours ago)
Threat issues.
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“Since the game is tuned for 90s now, have the Cataclysm dungeons turned into faceroll, zerg-rush content, or do I still need to pay attention to mechanics? Do I need to have a MoP heroic's mechanics fully memorized before I queue up? Or, is…”
6/11/2013
103 Views / 10 Replies
Last Post by Nerfheals (2 days, 23 hours ago)
Returning to tanking, need some advice
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“I have recently started a mistweaver monk, and I'm leveling her through dungeonfinder. Not having too many issues healing - but; What happened to tanks? My tanks will run...RUN top speed through the instance, gathering whole rooms and just …”
12/13/2012
389 Views / 34 Replies
Last Post by Judgesyou (3 days, 1 hour ago)
Outrunning your healer...
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“I was in a group on my level 61 warrior and couldn't keep aggro because everyone else was attacking different targets, pulling extra groups behind my back, and my abilities generally just weren't helping. Thunderclap's cooldown is too long …”
6/10/2013
307 Views / 22 Replies
Last Post by Stakiyah (3 days, 6 hours ago)
Tanks don't matter until raiding. Why?
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“So my guild and I recently transferred servers due to the server wilting away. I check out the competition on wowheros for the server of fellow Blood Dk's. The top 2 seems to be wearing an unusually large amount of dps gear including the dp…”
5 days, 23 hours ago
218 Views / 11 Replies
Last Post by Stakiyah (3 days, 7 hours ago)
New way to Blood DK tank or trollin?
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“Whats the trick? You've got a group of casters, no way to LOS them, they're spread out just enough that your AoE's don't hit them all. How do you keep aggro on all of them and keep your healer from getting attacked?”
5 days, 5 hours ago
116 Views / 14 Replies
Last Post by Nyraelle (3 days, 7 hours ago)
New Tank: Multiple Casters
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“What's the easiest tank class to play? I haven't played much MoP and coming back to the game. I have lots of healing raiding experience, and a bit of DPS, but have never played a tank. I want to level up an alt and I want to know what tank …”
3/21/2013
988 Views / 23 Replies
Last Post by Dreyen (3 days, 7 hours ago)
Easiest MoP Tank Class for Beginner Tank?
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“Bear - Item - Druid T16 Guardian 2P Bonus (New) When Barkskin fades, Savage Defense is automatically activated, and a 40 Rage Frenzied Regeneration is automatically cast. Item - Druid T16 Guardian 4P Bonus (New) Activating Frenzied Regenera…”
6/11/2013
539 Views / 162 Replies
Last Post by Onslaht (3 days, 12 hours ago)
Pre-PTR set bonuses are up, get the tinfoil
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“Just wondering what all of you guys think here. There are two tanking cloaks and one dps cloak (for strength users). What cloak do you plan on getting for tanking purposes? (remember they are unique so you can only get one of them). I plan …”
4 days, 6 hours ago
122 Views / 24 Replies
Last Post by Zedori (3 days, 12 hours ago)
Cloak of Virtue..
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“I am trying to decide what tank to aim for. Tank dmg seems to be very important this expansion but from what i have read DK / Warr are behind the other 3. Just HOW behind are they? If i stuck to Prot / Blood how much would it hurt the raid …”
5 days, 3 hours ago
166 Views / 16 Replies
Last Post by Azane (3 days, 18 hours ago)
Tank PvE Dmg!
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“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjR2cUhEZA8&feature=youtu.be”
4 days, 21 hours ago
193 Views / 17 Replies
Last Post by Shinkenkage (3 days, 22 hours ago)
Solo tanking heroic dark animas Enjoy <3
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“Flex raids is awesome news. Now I will never have to put up with the gogogogogo idiots. The uneducated and unwashed masses that have no clue what it is like to be a tank. Last night (first time in ToT) they wanted me to tank horridon+adds b…”
6 days, 13 hours ago
268 Views / 30 Replies
Last Post by Weepea (a few seconds ago)
Flexi raids = great; never tanking LFR again
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“In terms of gameplay, which one do you find more engaging? I haven't played Blood before, and my only experience with Prot is up until level 58. From what I'm reading on EJ and the forums, the DK resource system (runes and runic power) seem…”
4 days, 8 hours ago
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Last Post by Azikyr (4 days, 6 hours ago)
Blood DK vs Prot Paladin
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“my DK tank has a hard time keeping arrgo of adds in raids i out break one then blood boil/pestilants then pop death and decay what eles can i do”
4 days, 13 hours ago
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Last Post by Taldorius (4 days, 8 hours ago)
arrgo on adds in raids ot
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“I have a lvl 90 pally ilvl 471 and a druid lvl 472 Love tanking on both however need to focus on just one, im just coming back after a break from cata so im still learning the raids and everything else. I'm wondering which tank is going to …”
6 days, 2 hours ago
92 Views / 4 Replies
Last Post by Naäap (4 days, 14 hours ago)
Torn between tanks
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“Hi all, I'm currently a 498 ilvl tank and I went looking for some info regarding mitigation. From what I've read, Mastery and Parry are our primaries. Then dodge etc My stats are as follows: Armor: 65.248 Dodge: 8.25% Parry: 22.44% Block: 2…”
5 days, 14 hours ago
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Last Post by Chuinshao (4 days, 17 hours ago)
Tank stats
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“Hi all, This is my second month back since before cataclysm in which my tanking experience came from an off-spec'd heroic geared DK. Returning to the game, I would like to focus on tanking more and have been leveling a monk (character I am …”
4 days, 20 hours ago
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Last Post by Ðemolition (4 days, 20 hours ago)
what makes monks different?
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“So I recently bought the boa shield, and I was wondering, what is the best enchant you could put on it? Right now I put Vitality on it, even thought that has spirit on it, the 10 stam is better than the alternative 7 stam I could put now...”
5 days, 2 hours ago
45 Views / 1 Replies
Last Post by Thuroda (5 days, 1 hour ago)
Tanking shield?
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“Im looking to start a monk and i have 2 of the agility swords do you think it would matter if i used them to tank until i get closer to 90?”
5 days, 6 hours ago
62 Views / 4 Replies
Last Post by Seshel (5 days, 4 hours ago)
Monk tanking
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