I am hoping that a few of the tanks that read this blog (ok, maybe one or two at best) could give me a little feedback on my gear. Since reaching 70 I have spent some time milking Outland for quest rewards. I also purchased a few things. Here is a link to me in the Armory (I usually stay in my tanking gear now). Keep in mind that the shield will soon be replaced by the Netherwing Protector’s Shield. Also I have been neglecting getting enchants, and I will take care of that shortly, but thoughts on those are also welcome. Currently I am running only pre-Karazhan and non-heroic 5-man instances because (a) I am a wimp and (b) we are waiting for a few other people to get leveled and/or geared-up (this means you Daihiro), but I’d like to get to the point where I am ready for Karazhan and maybe some of the easier heroics.
Jessika the Tank
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I’d say you’re in very good shape for the level you’s operating at. In addition to the shield, yer gonna get new shoulders when you do Escape from Durnholde Keep (one of me favorite instances), boots from Mana Tombs, and bracers when you do Shadow Lab (one of the suckiest instances). Those is all guaranteedified, since they’s quest rewards.
Getting to revered with the Keepers of Time is a good idea, ’cause they got the best tenking leggings and also a great helm enchant. and Aldorks’ll sell you a new chestpiece when you reverify with them.
For enchants, you’ll want either stamina or defense on yer bracers, and the +150 health on yer chest. I got +7 damage on me Grom’tors, which is good for threat generation. On the shield, +block value or +stamina be good.
The general consensus fer tanking is you wants 490 defense and 12k health and armor. That’ll be your targets for wher yer in position to do Kara or heroics. But like I said, you’s on track and you’ve got a nice set of gear going. Just keep it up and you’ll be ready for anythings.
Thanks Ratshag! This is excellent advice. Also I just discovered your blog (how I missed it until now I have no idea). I’ve added it to my rounds and to the blogroll over there to the right.
Always happy to sound like I know what I’s talking about.
The Adimantite Figurine trinket from Blackheart the Inciter of Shadow Labs.
While you’re there…Shoulderguards of the Bold from Murmur.
Also, the Blackout Truncheon(Vorpil) is an excellent threat generator though not a “tank” weapon per se.
Black Morass: You have to do this to get your Kharazan key anyhow. You’ll get a nice ring(Andormu’s Tear) as a quest reward, and sometimes Latro’s Shifting Sword drops, which is even better than the mace from Shadow Labs for threat.
Breaking into the Arcatraz – Start a quest chain out in Area 52 from an etheral, and eventually it takes you through Mechanar and Botanica(flying mount is non-negotiable). In return, you get a fantastic tanking belt you’ll use until Moroes’ or the heroic badge reward. Follow through with the task and kill Harbinger Skyriss for a shot at either a nice ring or the Chestguard of the Bold, which has less defense than yours but more Stamina when socketed.
Looking good!