About:
To keep this forum simply put, there isn't a lot of information regarding what would be the best optimization for Warlords of Draenor Challenge Modes. I'd figure I'd throw this up here to attract the attention of some of the theorycrafters that lurk around here in order to get some help! Honestly no one really knows what would be the best optimization in the Challenge Mode scene, and it's just kinda of a clusterfuck.
My major questions:
- What is the best secondary stat optimization for single target; for AoE target?
- What would be the best level 60 talent to use for single target?
- Is Multi-Shot dumping better than the usual rotation while keeping Beast Cleave up?
Notes:
- Doesn't matter what I do I'll never do as much damage as an Enhance Shaman in CMs.
- I do negative damage outside of Bestial Wrath.
- 5 stack Focus Fire with Stampede is god mode single target DPS - Probably the highest in Challenge Modes; Getting 5 Stacks before going into a boss fight can be satan.
- Tertiary stats, tier sets, sockets, and legendary ring does not work in Challenge Modes.
- All gear scales down to 630 Ilvl.
- Mirror of the Blademaster is god mode.
- Here is my armory: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/characte...Rigsz/advanced
Stats:
Okay so according to Azortharion and Niix's outdated Beast Mastery guide secondary stat priority is Mastery > Multi > Haste > Versatility > Critical. As far as what us moronic top tier CM hunters run we use pieces with emphasized Mastery, then kinda just john fucking madden a mix of Crit/Haste. There is no reasoning behind it; Just kinda "Well I saw this guy" which turns to be "Well I saw this guy" and this chain continues indefinitely.
Rotation Information:
Single Target - Single Target rotation is the usual Beast Mastery rotation. Nothing outside of the Norm, hit things off CD, float Arcane and Cobra Shot in between things that need to be used off cooldown.
AoE Environment - The challenge mode way has been seen as popping all your cooldowns, and complete multi-shot dump.
Understanding the Fights:
Bloodmaul Slag Mines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHhpyle_hZE
Iron Docks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-ily4vq85k
Auchindoun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grs02GVHCic
Skyreach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00-R3kzz2xM
Everbloom: No one does this god awful instance so we can just move along.
Grimrail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XsBQ3nIQhg
Shadowmoon Burial Grounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys3ntboUbFA
Upper Blackrock Spire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XsBQ3nIQhg
Those are some videos of some of the current/previous World best times; Give you an idea of what the fights/pulls are like.
My current answers to my questions:
- What is the best secondary stat optimization for single target; for AoE target?
A) I have no fucking idea; I get the heaviest mastery pieces I can find, then snag Crit/Mast pieces.
- What would be the best level 60 talent to use for single target?
A) I'm usually going Marksmanship for single target situations but I'd use Steady Focus if I were; Some people use Thrill, and I don't know if anyone runs Dire Beast.
- Is Multi-Shot dumping better than the usual rotation while keeping Beast Cleave up?
A) Multi-Shot dumping does a lot of damage when you pull like a bajillion mobs. If it's like 3 mobs, I follow the "raiding" way of AoE; just managing my Beast Cleave while continuing normal rotation.
I know that these optimizations will not drastically effect my DPS; nor will I ever pull numbers relative to an enhance shaman, but I'm a man with a dream and OCD to maximize my character (An old raider's heart); So any help would be much obliged!