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Tanking in the 40's
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Post by
TheRealAzoth
Having a 70 Shadow Priest I decided to create a Pally. Originally he was created for the sole purpose to be a healer but I think I have found my true calling. Tankadin! Just hit 44 and I love the ability to pull 2-3 yellow mobs and still walk out with 75% life and I'm specced 0/11/22.
Is it viable for a mid level 40's Pally to tank? Without the ability to pull mobs with Avenger's Shield until 50 is it even worth my time to respec Prot? With my 70 Main stocked in gold and a level 70 friend that is a blacksmith that can make all sorts of cool stuff, gearing up the Pally for tanking through crafted items, the AH and instance grinding for BoE isn't a big deal. Just want to make sure I'm not wasting my time doing so.
Drawoh
Post by
armandhammer
I ran with a high 40's pally tank and I honestly think he was the best tank I have ever ran with. I am sure a lot was his playing ability but it was still a great experience. As a pally healer I love a good tank because it makes my job SO much easier.
Post by
blademeld
you only need the extra threat talent from prot (imp righteous fury) for tanking until maybe tBC, you could probably tank any regular 5 man instances with maybe 14~21 points in prot
read section 6 & 7 of my guide, the sticky in the paladin forum
Post by
Zemeckis
I wouldn't waste any money on gear honestly. It's pointless nowdays.
RFD provides a Helmet/Chestplate, and Uldaman can possibly offer you some "Of the Eagle" Boots and Gloves.
Buuut...
If you are rich, get a Flurry Axe. It lasted me until 60 :D.
Post by
ComputerX
My paladin (Uhls, EU Shadowsong) has been full prot since lvl30 (this is after lvling a prot warrior). It's amazing.
By level 40, where most tanks would pull 1 or 2 mobs in SM, I was pulling rooms or corridors at once, and getting the comments "wtf don't you take damage" or "man, you're an awesome tank".
As for spec, if you wanna do it properly, you really need Holy Shield imo. It's a very high threat and mitigation skill.
Post by
TheRealAzoth
Just wanted to drop a note to say thank you to blademeld for his excellent FAQ and to the others that posted. I have to say that I am truely happy that I respecced prot. I've been through ZF a couple of times without a single wipe even once with a DPS happy fire mage who must have thought his sole purpose there was to try and pull aggro off me. WTH. He was starting to cast Fireball before I had even gotten to judge the mob. Oh well so is the life of a tank I guess.
Now that I hit 48 it's off to Tanaris to do all the quests and kill orgres/pirates but the hundreds! LOL!
Level 50 here I come!
Post by
Kerminator
If you are rich, get a Flurry Axe. It lasted me until 60 :D.
I just had one drop for my pally Alt in ST by one of the trash mobs. Sold it on AH for 115g.
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Post by
blademeld
and yeah, if you can, get Flurry axe! its awesome, I paid about 100g for it, totally worth it.
personally, sang'thaze or zang'thraze works fine
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42092
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Post by
blademeld
it can proc off reckoning hits, and vice versa
vice versa?
reckoning procs off damage you take, not damage you cause
but it's a good point
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