Forum: Tanking Discussion

Recent research on my part has uncovered that alot of tanks are now using Mongoose over Blood Draining again. Can anyone give me a concrete answer as...

So, for all the talking about it, we've managed not to demonstrate yet why they're using this. Knowledgeable tanks have just been trying to explain...

Hello, this is my first post after having read a lot over the months here on tankspot. I was looking for some advice on gemming for Expertise and...

Hello Everyone, A bit of background, my guild was formed mostly from people who wanted to get away from the hardcore raiding, thus, we are mostly...

I just got the new axe off of the new heroic dungeon Halls of Reflection called Falric's Wrist-Chopper and I couldn't decide which one to use. ...

Hi, as the Patch is probably going live next week, I compared two builds with the (4) bonus. Item Comparison Tool - World of Warcraft By using...

Link to my Armory Purified Onyxia Blood Talisman vs. Bitter Balebrew Charm I've been using the Ony trinket, based on gear rank scores and...

Hi, im new to tanking (DK), and just need to know the basics, optimal specs (want to tank as frost), glyphs, stat requirements (hit cap/expertise...

The upcoming changes to block in Cataclysm have got me thinking about how they'll impact the game recently, and there are a few points I thought...

I've been looking at icecrown items and it seems to favor more armor vs avoidance at least with Emblems of frost items, I believe this is to Faster...

This is my first post of here so I hope its in the right place. I have a Level 80 DK Blood Tank but I am fairly new to tanking and need help. This is...

Hello all. First post here, though I've used this wonderful resource many times. I'm hoping you can help me out with a disagreement I am having...

Is anyone out there actually dpsing as something weird, a la dual wield arms, or 1h fury? I'm a prot warrior who really doesn't ever DPS and am...

In looking at Halandir's awesome BiS list for Prot Warriors he has a quote that says something along the lines of "...I've found many tanks to be...

I got my 226 legs from conquest badges today, and when it came to gem'ing I'm a bit lost. I was wondering if it would be better to go with the +24...

Ick's Rotting Thumb - Item - World of Warcraft That is quite a bit of dodge :O

Hello... I'm just going to throw this out there... I have NEVER had threat issues on my Death Knight, usually I Have been able to keep around 6K...

What are the formula's for calculating EH for Warriors, pallys, druids and DK?? I saw the DK one on EJ and I'm not sure if it's 100% accurate so I...

I've started to really contemplate what to do to get the most out of my gear and have been really crunching numbers. Basically there are 3 tank...

I saw this thread in the halp! section and feel it deserves some discussion in here with our theory-crafters and math guru's (you guys rock). So...

I use 275 health cause i consider it better, 10stats gives you some useless stats and 275 is 100% useful.. But... does 275 health scales with...

I just received a trophy to complete my 4set. I am having problem deciding between the helm and chest. I also just got the heroic 25 chest from...

Ok im sure that this was discussed in great detail and reason was given as to the change back when it happened. However I missed it. I would just...

+10 to all Stats or +275 Health? I'm currently sitting at 36K Unbuffed, 571 Defense, 30% Dodge and 19.8% Parry Self-buffed. WoW Armory - Wilhem.

My guide taking from here so if there is a version upgrade it might be from mmo-champion. Easy Tank Gearing Guide Welcome, this is my first...

This is the first real contribution I've made to Tankspot since I haven't been around for a while. I've realized a lot of paladin tanks seem to post...

I have been passing on upgrades such as Hauberk of the Towering Monstrosity because taking that piece would cause me to lose the 4 piece bonus. My...

Just looking for some Gem advice :) Here is my current armory link The World of Warcraft Armory What do you think? I have a ton of +30 stam...

Ok guys, first off I want to thank the Tanking community for all the help they have given. As I see it, we tank stick together and help eachother...

Hi, I recently picked up some new upgrades and have dropped down to about 80% ArP (including Grim Toll proc). I was wondering if I would be getting...