3.3 DK DW Tank weapons: Peacekeeper x2 or Tankard x2?

[Kurtosis]

I've got 2x Peacekeeper Blades, and 2x Tankard of Terror.

When 3.3 hits I'd like to put Rune of the Nerubian Carapace on them, respec to a Frost DW tank build, and give DW tanking a try.

Up until now I've mostly ignored DW tanking, and am playing catchup in terms of knowing the build/style/mechanics/etc. I'm aware you want slower 1H weapons, which are generally dps weapons rather than tanking ones. But 2x Peacekeeper + 2x Rune gives significant additional Defense stats.

Anyone have any thoughts and/or data on what's better? Faster, ilvl 219 weapons w/ defense stats, or slower ilvl 226 dps weapons?

[Death Golem]

the tankards, because they pull more TPS, and most of the time, TPS is the biggest problem of a DK tank...

[Kurtosis]

Thanks, makes sense.

[Death Golem]

you're welcome

[L3TH4L]

Also, with Patch 3.3, Stoneskin gargoyle is availavle for 1H weapons as well.

[Kurtosis]

Yup, it's called Rune of the Nerubian Carapace. I logged my DK out in Acherous in front of a rune forge so getting that Rune on my 2x Tankards will be the first thing I do.

[Ulosthegame]

TPS is problem for DKs? what?

[Harmacy]

TPS is problem for DKs? what?

I think he meant to say, "TPS will be your biggest problem if you use fast weapons that cause your Rune Strike to hit like a wet noodle"

[pavl]

Also (I'm assuming your frost) the slow dps weps like the tankards, help greatly with the threat of tharsarrian talent.