Storfan
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This is a comprehensive guide that I made for a certain "other" private server that was taken down a few months back (You all know which one), and thus some items may or may not be entirely correct due to different progress in terms of content and item release. This also means that proc-rates of various items have NOT been tested for Kronos (yet) but I aim to do that.
The items are listed in order of value meaning higher up the list is better. Some items can be moved up and down the lists depending on other gear choices, def-cap etc.
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Specs and talents:
- Standard Prot build (8/5/38)
- Maximum TPS with impale (17/3/31) Sort-of viable with BWL-BiS gear and ZG-enchants.
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GEAR:
Helms:
- Enchanted Thorium Helm (BoE, Crafted with BS)
- Gyth's Skull (Gyth, UBRS)
- Golem Skull Helm (Magmus, BRD)
Necks:
- Medallion of Grand Marshal Morris (BoE)
- Evil Eye Pendant (Immolthar, DM-West)
- Verek's Collar (Verek, BRD-vault)
Shoulders:
- Stockade Pauldrons (BoE)
- Bulky Iron Spaulders (Mol'Dar and Slip'kik, DM-North)
- Bile-etched Spaulders (Immolthar, DM-West)
- Stoneform Shoulders (Kirtonos the herald, Scholo)
Cloaks:
- Redoubt Cloak (Gordok Tribute chest, DM-North)
- Shifting Cloak (BoE, Crafted with LW)
- Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape (Stonespine, rare, Strat-UD)
- The Emperor's New Cape (Emperor, BRD)
- Cloak of Warding (BoE, Crafted with tailoring)
Chests:
- Enchanted Thorium Breastplate (BoE, Crafted with BS)
- Ornate Adamantium Breastplate (Quest reward)
- Deathbone Chestplate (Several bosses, Scholo)
- Kromcrush's Chestplate (Kromcrush, DM-North)
Bracers:
- Bracers of Might (BoE)
- Fel Hardened Bracers (Summoned warlock dreadsteed-quest boss in DM-West)
- Vigorsteel Vambraces (Darkmaster Gandling, Scholo)
- Runed Golem Shackles (BoE)
- Bracers of Valor (BoE)
Gloves:
- Stonegrip Gauntlets (BoE)
- Force Imbued Gauntlets (Illyanna Ravenoak, DM-West)
- Cragfists of the Bear/Monkey (Ancient Stone Keeper, Ulduaman)
Belt:
- Belt of Might (BoE)
- Stalwart Clutch (Quest reward, Burning Steppes)
Legs:
- Enchanted Thorium Leggings (BoE, Crafted with BS)
- Legplates of the Eternal Guardian (Tomb of the seven, BRD)
- Slagplate Leggings (Quest reward, Searing Gorge)
- Warmaster Legguards (Rend, UBRS)
- Wraithplate Leggings (Jandice Barov, Scholo)
Boots:
- Boots of Avoidance (BoE)
- Boots of Valor (Kirtonos the Herald, Scholo)
- Master Cannoneer Boots (Cannon Master Willey, Strat-living)
- Shalehusk Boots (Panzor the Invincible, rare in BRD)
- Eschewal Greaves (Quest reward, Orgrimmar/Teldrassil)
Ring #1:
- Drakeclaw Band of the Monkey/Stamina (Patroling Drakes, Sunken Temple)
- Don Julio's Band (AV-exalted)
- Myrmidon's Signet (BoE)
- Hardened Stone Band (BoE)
- Band of Flesh (Ramstein, Strat-UD)
Ring #2:
- Drakeclaw Band of the Monkey/Stamina (Patroling Drakes, Sunken Temple)
- Don Julio's Band (AV-exalted)
- Myrmidon's Signet (BoE)
- Hardened Stone Band (BoE)
- Band of Flesh (Ramstein, Strat-UD)
Trinket #1:
- Force of Will (General Angerforge, BRD)
- Frostwolf Insignia Rank 6 (Quest reward/Exalted AV-faction)
- Vigilance Charm (Immolthar, DM-West)
- Mark of the Chosen (Quest reward, Desolace)
- Demon's Blood (Quest reward, Blasted Lands)
Trinket #2:
- Force of Will (General Angerforge, BRD)
- Frostwolf Insignia Rank 6 (Quest reward/Exalted AV-faction)
- Vigilance Charm (Immolthar, DM-West)
- Mark of the Chosen (Quest reward, Desolace)
- Demon's Blood (Quest reward, Blasted Lands)
Weapons (Rage-capped maximum TPS):
- Alcor's Sunrazor (BoP until patch 1.9/AQ release) - 2nd Game-bis TPS weapon after TF.
- Finkle's Skinner (The beast, UBRS)
- Julie's Dagger (BoE)
- Scarlet Kris (BoE)
- Bonescraper (Baron, Strat-UD)
- Darrowspike (Quest reward, Scholo)
- Lifeforce Dirk (Quest reward, Tanaris/Sunken Temple)
Weapons (Non-rage-capped defensive tanking):
- Quel'Serrar (Quest reward, Foror's Compendium from Dire Maul book with the same name).
- Timeworn Mace (Prince Tortheldrin, DM-West)
- Bone Slicing Hatchet (Maleki the Pallid, Strat-UD)
- Hedgecutter (Guard Mol'Dar or Guard Slip-kik, DM-North)
Shields:
- Draconian Deflector (General Drakkisath, UBRS)
- The Immovable Object (AV-exalted)
- Barrier Shield (Gordok Tribute chest, DM-North)
Ranged:
- Satyr's Bow (Zevrim Thornhoof, DM-East)
- Gorewood Bow (Quest reward, EPL)
- Carapace Spine Crossbow (Nerub'enkan, Strat-UD)
- Willey's Portable Howitzer (Cannon Master Willey, Strat-living)
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ENCHANTS:
Recommended enhants for each slot varies depending on play-style, role (MT, OT), speed of weapon, content being done etc but here is what I recommend in each slot:
Head:
- 100hp (Libram of Constitution)
- 1% Dodge (Libram of Protection)
Shoulders:
- 5 all resistances (Require Argent Dawn exalted)
- 5 Fire resistance
Cloak:
- 7 Fire resistance (Depends on content being done).
- 3 agi (Dodge, crit and a tiny bit of armor.
- 70 armor
Chest:
- 100hp
- 3 defence (Core Armor Kit)
- +4 all stats
Bracers:
- 9 stamina
- 3def (enchanting)
Gloves:
- 3 defence (Core Armor Kit)
- 7 agi
Legs:
- 100hp (Libram of Constitution)
- 1% Dodge (Libram of Protection)
Boots:
- 3 def (Core Armor Kit)
- 7 stamina
Weapon 1.3 speed or other dagger:
- Lifestealing (35% proc-chance on 1.3 and averages around 5-10 TPS).
- 15 agi (0,75% crit and 0,75% dodge and a tiny bit of armor. Best over-all enchant).
- 5 damage.
- Crusader (tested this extensively, the uptime is terrible for faster weapons such as Finkles of Alcors and averages a PPM of 0,4. TPS-value approximately and very roughly around 5 TPS.
Weapon 2.0 speed (Or around 2.0):
- Crusader (Around 1 PPM on Quel'Serrar) I'm using this on my Sword.
- 15 agi.
- Lifestealing (Not tested).
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BONUS SECTION: AoE Tanking (pre-raid).
Helm:
- Electromagnetic Gigaflux Reactivator (Mekgineer Thermaplugg, Gnomeregan). Great for pulling a large pack and getting some solid initial aggro on them. The use-effect also puts a thorns buff on you that does 5 damage to all attackers for the next 10 minutes (The buff persists even when changing helms).
Cloak:
- Cloak of Flames (BoE).
Gloves:
- Razor Gauntlets (Alzzin the Wildshaper, DM-East).
Ring:
- Naglering (Golem Lord Argelmach, BRD).
Trinket #1:
- Chained Essence of Eranikus (Quest reward, Sunken Temple).
- Ramstein's Lightning Bolts (Ramstein the Gorger, Strat-UD).
- Hand of Justice (Emperor, BRD).
Trinket #2:
- Mark of the Chosen (Quest reward, Desolace/Maraudon). Basically constant buff of +25 all stats when aoe-tanking large packs.
Weapon:
- Ironfoe (Emperor, BRD). Lifestealing on this one. Proc rate is incredibly high and provide alot more TPS than Crusader does.
- Thrash Blade (Quest reward, Maraudon). Lifestealing here aswell.
- Flurry Axe (BoE). Lifestealing.
- Quel'Serrar (Quest reward, Diremaul book). Crusader or 15agi.
Shield:
- Force Reactive Disk (300 Engineering required to wear). Thorium shield spike.
- Skullflame Shield (BoE). Thorium shield spike.
- Crest of Retribution (Ramstein the Gorger, Strat-UD). Thorium shield spike.
The items are listed in order of value meaning higher up the list is better. Some items can be moved up and down the lists depending on other gear choices, def-cap etc.
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Specs and talents:
- Standard Prot build (8/5/38)
- Maximum TPS with impale (17/3/31) Sort-of viable with BWL-BiS gear and ZG-enchants.
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GEAR:
Helms:
- Enchanted Thorium Helm (BoE, Crafted with BS)
- Gyth's Skull (Gyth, UBRS)
- Golem Skull Helm (Magmus, BRD)
Necks:
- Medallion of Grand Marshal Morris (BoE)
- Evil Eye Pendant (Immolthar, DM-West)
- Verek's Collar (Verek, BRD-vault)
Shoulders:
- Stockade Pauldrons (BoE)
- Bulky Iron Spaulders (Mol'Dar and Slip'kik, DM-North)
- Bile-etched Spaulders (Immolthar, DM-West)
- Stoneform Shoulders (Kirtonos the herald, Scholo)
Cloaks:
- Redoubt Cloak (Gordok Tribute chest, DM-North)
- Shifting Cloak (BoE, Crafted with LW)
- Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape (Stonespine, rare, Strat-UD)
- The Emperor's New Cape (Emperor, BRD)
- Cloak of Warding (BoE, Crafted with tailoring)
Chests:
- Enchanted Thorium Breastplate (BoE, Crafted with BS)
- Ornate Adamantium Breastplate (Quest reward)
- Deathbone Chestplate (Several bosses, Scholo)
- Kromcrush's Chestplate (Kromcrush, DM-North)
Bracers:
- Bracers of Might (BoE)
- Fel Hardened Bracers (Summoned warlock dreadsteed-quest boss in DM-West)
- Vigorsteel Vambraces (Darkmaster Gandling, Scholo)
- Runed Golem Shackles (BoE)
- Bracers of Valor (BoE)
Gloves:
- Stonegrip Gauntlets (BoE)
- Force Imbued Gauntlets (Illyanna Ravenoak, DM-West)
- Cragfists of the Bear/Monkey (Ancient Stone Keeper, Ulduaman)
Belt:
- Belt of Might (BoE)
- Stalwart Clutch (Quest reward, Burning Steppes)
Legs:
- Enchanted Thorium Leggings (BoE, Crafted with BS)
- Legplates of the Eternal Guardian (Tomb of the seven, BRD)
- Slagplate Leggings (Quest reward, Searing Gorge)
- Warmaster Legguards (Rend, UBRS)
- Wraithplate Leggings (Jandice Barov, Scholo)
Boots:
- Boots of Avoidance (BoE)
- Boots of Valor (Kirtonos the Herald, Scholo)
- Master Cannoneer Boots (Cannon Master Willey, Strat-living)
- Shalehusk Boots (Panzor the Invincible, rare in BRD)
- Eschewal Greaves (Quest reward, Orgrimmar/Teldrassil)
Ring #1:
- Drakeclaw Band of the Monkey/Stamina (Patroling Drakes, Sunken Temple)
- Don Julio's Band (AV-exalted)
- Myrmidon's Signet (BoE)
- Hardened Stone Band (BoE)
- Band of Flesh (Ramstein, Strat-UD)
Ring #2:
- Drakeclaw Band of the Monkey/Stamina (Patroling Drakes, Sunken Temple)
- Don Julio's Band (AV-exalted)
- Myrmidon's Signet (BoE)
- Hardened Stone Band (BoE)
- Band of Flesh (Ramstein, Strat-UD)
Trinket #1:
- Force of Will (General Angerforge, BRD)
- Frostwolf Insignia Rank 6 (Quest reward/Exalted AV-faction)
- Vigilance Charm (Immolthar, DM-West)
- Mark of the Chosen (Quest reward, Desolace)
- Demon's Blood (Quest reward, Blasted Lands)
Trinket #2:
- Force of Will (General Angerforge, BRD)
- Frostwolf Insignia Rank 6 (Quest reward/Exalted AV-faction)
- Vigilance Charm (Immolthar, DM-West)
- Mark of the Chosen (Quest reward, Desolace)
- Demon's Blood (Quest reward, Blasted Lands)
Weapons (Rage-capped maximum TPS):
- Alcor's Sunrazor (BoP until patch 1.9/AQ release) - 2nd Game-bis TPS weapon after TF.
- Finkle's Skinner (The beast, UBRS)
- Julie's Dagger (BoE)
- Scarlet Kris (BoE)
- Bonescraper (Baron, Strat-UD)
- Darrowspike (Quest reward, Scholo)
- Lifeforce Dirk (Quest reward, Tanaris/Sunken Temple)
Weapons (Non-rage-capped defensive tanking):
- Quel'Serrar (Quest reward, Foror's Compendium from Dire Maul book with the same name).
- Timeworn Mace (Prince Tortheldrin, DM-West)
- Bone Slicing Hatchet (Maleki the Pallid, Strat-UD)
- Hedgecutter (Guard Mol'Dar or Guard Slip-kik, DM-North)
Shields:
- Draconian Deflector (General Drakkisath, UBRS)
- The Immovable Object (AV-exalted)
- Barrier Shield (Gordok Tribute chest, DM-North)
Ranged:
- Satyr's Bow (Zevrim Thornhoof, DM-East)
- Gorewood Bow (Quest reward, EPL)
- Carapace Spine Crossbow (Nerub'enkan, Strat-UD)
- Willey's Portable Howitzer (Cannon Master Willey, Strat-living)
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ENCHANTS:
Recommended enhants for each slot varies depending on play-style, role (MT, OT), speed of weapon, content being done etc but here is what I recommend in each slot:
Head:
- 100hp (Libram of Constitution)
- 1% Dodge (Libram of Protection)
Shoulders:
- 5 all resistances (Require Argent Dawn exalted)
- 5 Fire resistance
Cloak:
- 7 Fire resistance (Depends on content being done).
- 3 agi (Dodge, crit and a tiny bit of armor.
- 70 armor
Chest:
- 100hp
- 3 defence (Core Armor Kit)
- +4 all stats
Bracers:
- 9 stamina
- 3def (enchanting)
Gloves:
- 3 defence (Core Armor Kit)
- 7 agi
Legs:
- 100hp (Libram of Constitution)
- 1% Dodge (Libram of Protection)
Boots:
- 3 def (Core Armor Kit)
- 7 stamina
Weapon 1.3 speed or other dagger:
- Lifestealing (35% proc-chance on 1.3 and averages around 5-10 TPS).
- 15 agi (0,75% crit and 0,75% dodge and a tiny bit of armor. Best over-all enchant).
- 5 damage.
- Crusader (tested this extensively, the uptime is terrible for faster weapons such as Finkles of Alcors and averages a PPM of 0,4. TPS-value approximately and very roughly around 5 TPS.
Weapon 2.0 speed (Or around 2.0):
- Crusader (Around 1 PPM on Quel'Serrar) I'm using this on my Sword.
- 15 agi.
- Lifestealing (Not tested).
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BONUS SECTION: AoE Tanking (pre-raid).
Helm:
- Electromagnetic Gigaflux Reactivator (Mekgineer Thermaplugg, Gnomeregan). Great for pulling a large pack and getting some solid initial aggro on them. The use-effect also puts a thorns buff on you that does 5 damage to all attackers for the next 10 minutes (The buff persists even when changing helms).
Cloak:
- Cloak of Flames (BoE).
Gloves:
- Razor Gauntlets (Alzzin the Wildshaper, DM-East).
Ring:
- Naglering (Golem Lord Argelmach, BRD).
Trinket #1:
- Chained Essence of Eranikus (Quest reward, Sunken Temple).
- Ramstein's Lightning Bolts (Ramstein the Gorger, Strat-UD).
- Hand of Justice (Emperor, BRD).
Trinket #2:
- Mark of the Chosen (Quest reward, Desolace/Maraudon). Basically constant buff of +25 all stats when aoe-tanking large packs.
Weapon:
- Ironfoe (Emperor, BRD). Lifestealing on this one. Proc rate is incredibly high and provide alot more TPS than Crusader does.
- Thrash Blade (Quest reward, Maraudon). Lifestealing here aswell.
- Flurry Axe (BoE). Lifestealing.
- Quel'Serrar (Quest reward, Diremaul book). Crusader or 15agi.
Shield:
- Force Reactive Disk (300 Engineering required to wear). Thorium shield spike.
- Skullflame Shield (BoE). Thorium shield spike.
- Crest of Retribution (Ramstein the Gorger, Strat-UD). Thorium shield spike.