How to Tank in World of Warcraft
FOR WARRIORS: Probably the most important thing to mention for warriors is to use a shield, it increases armor by a lot and many defensive stance abilities require it., Speaking of defensive stance, it's probably a good idea to use it unless you are...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: FOR WARRIORS: Probably the most important thing to mention for warriors is to use a shield
And make sure that you're going into protection. -
Step 2: it increases armor by a lot and many defensive stance abilities require it.
, I used to think of this combo as rather useless but it has worked wonders for me in sunken temple.
Just shield block and wait for revenge to activate, use revenge and wait for shield block to cool.
Not only are you blocking (depending on the attack speed of the boss) 10-30% of the damage he deals overall, you're also skyrocketing yourself into the number one position and way beyond on the threat meter. , , It is so useful, yet so many people completely forget about that little button there; ten rage for a lot of attack power.
It can mean the difference between 5 kills a minute and 5 minutes a kill.
Shoot for 490 defense for it is when you become UN-CRITABLE by npc's mind you your still critical in pvp but when you doing dungeons and raids 490 defense is a must! ,,,, Get stam. str. or spell damage gear make sure you stack Def as well.
Have a shield so that all of your Prot abilities to gain aggro and deal back damage can work. , Paladins have a move that makes spell damage cause additional threat, this is the backbone of paladin tanking. ,, In between judgment cool-downs have Righteousness up so your attacks gain more threat.
If you are alliance, use Seal of Vengeance, not SoR. , The only advantage you have over a warrior in low level instances as a tank is group buffs.
Always make sure to bless your entire group.
Bless yourself then your group.
When you see your blessing is about to wear off re-bless yourself then your group (there will be almost done as well. , (Target of target option helps) , When you bubble the mob your on could potentially kill anyone who has aggro.
Since you assumed the role of a tank you have to rely on others for heals in order for you to conserve mana to keep tanking.
You should save bubbles for wipe prevention -
Step 3: Speaking of defensive stance
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Step 4: it's probably a good idea to use it unless you are very experienced and know a way to make a different stance work.
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Step 5: In situations where you're trying to build up tons of threat on something and trying to lower damage taken (maybe there's a weak healer or the healer is low on mana) then the best option is to use shield block and then back it up with revenge.
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Step 6: If things get too thorny in the way of split threat
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Step 7: then just challenging shout
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Step 8: activate sweeping strikes (If available) and spam thunderclap and cleave like your life depends on it (it probably does!)
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Step 9: Remember battle shout.
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Step 10: Always keep 3 sunders up and remember to use demoralizing shout and thunderclap when they are running low its key to keep all your debuffs on the bosses especially when in heroic modes and end game content
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Step 11: Stamina is also a HUGE factor get as much stamina as possible so that you are able to take more hits before you die giving your healer more time to get that heal off!
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Step 12: When tanking at 70 focus on faction rep with the outland factions they offer some of the best tank gear available before end game raid dungeons at exalted for gold instead of having the headache of getting a drop there a guaranteed items that will truly improve your game
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Step 13: Get proper equipment for paladins.
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Step 14: Seals are your friend.
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Step 15: Release a seal on the target ( Seal of wisdom or seal of light) this will help you in battle and your party when fighting an opponent.
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Step 16: Judge Seal of Righteousness as much as possible since your righteous fury give all holy spells more threat try to build up your aggro by using it.
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Step 17: Keep your blessings up.
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Step 18: If steps are followed you will not need to use righteous defense to often
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Step 19: but use it like a taunt
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Step 20: targeting the group member then using it.
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Step 21: DON'T BUBBLE.
Detailed Guide
And make sure that you're going into protection.
, I used to think of this combo as rather useless but it has worked wonders for me in sunken temple.
Just shield block and wait for revenge to activate, use revenge and wait for shield block to cool.
Not only are you blocking (depending on the attack speed of the boss) 10-30% of the damage he deals overall, you're also skyrocketing yourself into the number one position and way beyond on the threat meter. , , It is so useful, yet so many people completely forget about that little button there; ten rage for a lot of attack power.
It can mean the difference between 5 kills a minute and 5 minutes a kill.
Shoot for 490 defense for it is when you become UN-CRITABLE by npc's mind you your still critical in pvp but when you doing dungeons and raids 490 defense is a must! ,,,, Get stam. str. or spell damage gear make sure you stack Def as well.
Have a shield so that all of your Prot abilities to gain aggro and deal back damage can work. , Paladins have a move that makes spell damage cause additional threat, this is the backbone of paladin tanking. ,, In between judgment cool-downs have Righteousness up so your attacks gain more threat.
If you are alliance, use Seal of Vengeance, not SoR. , The only advantage you have over a warrior in low level instances as a tank is group buffs.
Always make sure to bless your entire group.
Bless yourself then your group.
When you see your blessing is about to wear off re-bless yourself then your group (there will be almost done as well. , (Target of target option helps) , When you bubble the mob your on could potentially kill anyone who has aggro.
Since you assumed the role of a tank you have to rely on others for heals in order for you to conserve mana to keep tanking.
You should save bubbles for wipe prevention
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