WOW Warrior Tanks

[vinblitzer]

Was just wondering - What do warriors really need to focus on to be an effective tank? stat wise is what im talking. I havent played since Burning Crusade and I heard their has been alot of changes - if someone could just leave me a few tips or pointers on what stats warriors mainly focus on for raid tanking in Wrath of the Lich King it would be appreciated - thanks

 

[Cobalt Wolf]

Importance in order: Health points, defense, dodge/parry/block, armor​

 

[Glowy]

proc paladins make better tanks imo

 

[TrongaMonga]

Importance in order: Health points, defense, dodge/parry/block, armor​

Defense needs to be capped first.

 

[Cobalt Wolf]

Tronga, isn't defense capped at 5 times the player's level?​

 

[TrongaMonga]

Nope, afaik your base defense is about 5 times your level.

But for a 80 warrior (or any class but druid), defense cap is 540. Which -must- be reached in order to avoid being critted.

 

[RyanXWing]

An important talents that Tanks need to work on is effectively holding threat on multiple mobs. If you dont a lot of healers are going to die .

 

[Cobalt Wolf]

Oh alright. Thanks mate.
Importance in order: Defense, health points, dodge/parry/block, armor
All healers love their tanks to have lots of hp. ​

 

[Renzokuken]

Defense is important, sure, but don't sacrifice a bunch of HP to cap your defense if you're just tanking the odd 5-man. Only when you start tanking raids should you have your defense capped.

 

[TrongaMonga]

Well yes, of course, defense cap is 540 for raid bosses. For instances, it's a lot smaller, and then yes, HP > all.

:s

 

[vinblitzer]

thanks for the tips and pointers all it helped me renew my knowledge - really appreciate it =D

 

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