tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826986957606858027.post458499178305346570..comments2023-06-19T10:45:56.724-04:00Comments on Player Versus Developer: Is this a bad time for new WoW alts?Green Armadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564045048380177626noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826986957606858027.post-73993920531598709382008-10-23T10:35:00.000-04:002008-10-23T10:35:00.000-04:00I'm aware that DK's can't equip shields, and my po...I'm aware that DK's can't equip shields, and my point in mentioning it was that they have less mitigation as a result. A <A HREF="http://www.wowhead.com/?item=25624" REL="nofollow">green outland quest reward shield</A> is good for 3K armor and various other useful stats before you block a single attack. Even a purely DPS specced warrior at least has shield block in defensive stance. Yes, the DK gets parry rating from STR to compensate, but you're still probably looking at a squishier tank. <BR/><BR/>Also, DW tanking isn't really a great idea because of parry counterattacks and the inherent miss chance. I personally preferred 2H over DW for my Death Knight anyway, but people who go the other route will need to have a current 2-hander (with weapon skill to use it) on hand.Green Armadillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564045048380177626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826986957606858027.post-52908169817427229602008-10-22T20:18:00.000-04:002008-10-22T20:18:00.000-04:00I liked the blog :) Just to point out one thing th...I liked the blog :) Just to point out one thing though, DKs can't use shields anyway and are meant to tank with either a 2-hander or dual-wielding so they should be just as fine tanking as say an arms warrior or ret pally (although obviously those guys need shields).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com