Which spec to partner with Prot for T18

[Retsef]

So I will be maintaining a prot offspec for T18 progression.
Preface: we are a Heroic guild, with some minor Mythic prog, I expect no more than 4-5M, and in the last 1/2 of the tier (time wise).

My question is - which spec to I run with as my main DPS spec?
Should I continue with Fury or Arms?
Is there a gear breakpoint (4p + arch trink?) to go to arms or stay fury?

[apoe]

SMF fury because you only need a second one hander and you have both specs covered, and any weapon upgrade down the line will simultaneously help both your prot and SMF spec.

If literally no one in your raid needs 2handers and you can take all of them, then there are plenty of threads comparing arms/fury for HFC.

I guess it depends on how often you need to offtank. If you rarely need to, it doesn't really matter what option you choose.

[Valech]

SMF fury because you only need a second one hander and you have both specs covered, and any weapon upgrade down the line will simultaneously help both your prot and SMF spec.

If literally no one in your raid needs 2handers and you can take all of them, then there are plenty of threads comparing arms/fury for HFC.

I guess it depends on how often you need to offtank. If you rarely need to, it doesn't really matter what option you choose.

That is if you enchant crit on your tanking weapon, which is possible but not likely.

As soon as you have the 4p you can go Arms. It is dull but viable. Also, give Gladiator a shot, it has been buffed.

[apoe]

That is if you enchant crit on your tanking weapon, which is possible but not likely.

Or mastery. Didn't even think about that... good point.