new DK tank assistance please

[Taidaisher]

I think I am ready to dual spec as a tank. Can you guys point me in the right direction please? (specs, stat weights, etc.) I appreciate any help you guys can give.

[Sedative]

Armory link first. I'm sure there are plenty of people here ready to let you know if you're ready to DW tank.

fix't lol

[Savarea]

I think I am ready to dual spec as a tank. Can you guys point me in the right direction please? (specs, stat weights, etc.) I appreciate any help you guys can give.

www.talentchic.com will give you good info on the most popular specs.

Search "DK Tank" in these forums to get the other info you'd like to know.

Armory link first. I'm sure there are plenty of people here ready to let you know if you're ready to DW tank.

he said dual spec not dual wield :P

[Sedative]

he said dual spec not dual wield :P

doh

[Taidaisher]

Savarea, thank you for the link to talentchic.com. I've been poking around the links on there, but I don't see much information other then the actual builds. I was hoping to get some information to read through to get a better idea on the differences between blood/frost/unholy tanking, playing styles, etc. as well as to get better accustomed to DK tanking.

[Savarea]

I'll try to give as much info as i can, feel free to correct or improve on my explanation.

All specs are viable to tank, as of my post the most popular is blood due to it's efficient way of self healing and good damage for threat.

Frost is more of a mitigation type tank, can take more hits and do decent damage. Not as good as blood imo but still good.

Unholy is built more around AoE tanking and magic resistance.

It basically revolves around how you like/want to play as a tank.

If you use that link i sent you and click on certain builds you can also look at popular glyphs for that spec.

The biggest thing to learn about being a DK tank is getting down a good spell/ability rotation which will vary pending on your spec, and that Rune Strike is your friend (I'd suggest macro'ing it to most of your abilities.)


Again anyone pls feel free to correct any information I have given.

[Taidaisher]

Bit the bullet.
I bought dual spec and went with the 52/8/11. I have to do some more research as far as gems, enchants, runes, etc.

I have been building my tank gear for the last 6-8 weeks or so and so far have:

http://www.wowhead.com/?item=47171
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=43500
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=39624
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=47212
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=39398
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=37620
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=47227
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=47497
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40069
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=39267

Still have to get back, boots, rings & trinkets, but that's where I'm at now.