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Totemologist · 06/20/07, 3:15 PM

Background - I took up dragonscale lw to create the Netherstrike Set and keep my mana efficency up via the [Drums of Restoration] instead of being slave to mana pots (or at least as much of a slave to them).

To my dismay, the set carries 3x Blue Gem Slots coupled with compelling socket bonuses. Since I do want to retain the bonuses and not limit my options for a Meta Gem, I decided to go with 3x of the +Dam/+Spell Pen Gems. I chose this as I stay right at hit cap with gear + spec yet I am often getting partial/full resists on Raid targets.

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Forward - I was recently a bit 'called out' for my 'poor' selection of gem. Which sparked a bigger debate for me:

How effective is Spell Penetration in PvE Raiding?

I have done some research and come up with little to offer in ways of support or refuse for the stat. Little seems to be known. I do know that my Nature Spells are not bolstered by CoE/CoS and that being able to penetrate some minor amounts of resistance can't be a bad thing.

What is the (if any) resistance of a Raid Mob/Boss under normal circumstances?

What is the (if any) resistance of a Raid Mob/Boss under special resistance circumstances? (Like SSC, The Eye)

Thanks for any insight.

06/20/07, 3:15 PM	#1
Totemologist Glass Joe Risen Orc Death Knight <Corvus> Eldre'Thalas	[Shaman] Elemental PvE - Spell Pen? Background - I took up dragonscale lw to create the Netherstrike Set and keep my mana efficency up via the [Drums of Restoration] instead of being slave to mana pots (or at least as much of a slave to them). To my dismay, the set carries 3x Blue Gem Slots coupled with compelling socket bonuses. Since I do want to retain the bonuses and not limit my options for a Meta Gem, I decided to go with 3x of the +Dam/+Spell Pen Gems. I chose this as I stay right at hit cap with gear + spec yet I am often getting partial/full resists on Raid targets. ____________ Forward - I was recently a bit 'called out' for my 'poor' selection of gem. Which sparked a bigger debate for me: How effective is Spell Penetration in PvE Raiding? I have done some research and come up with little to offer in ways of support or refuse for the stat. Little seems to be known. I do know that my Nature Spells are not bolstered by CoE/CoS and that being able to penetrate some minor amounts of resistance can't be a bad thing. What is the (if any) resistance of a Raid Mob/Boss under normal circumstances? What is the (if any) resistance of a Raid Mob/Boss under special resistance circumstances? (Like SSC, The Eye) Thanks for any insight.