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Forum: The Dung Heap 02/10/11, 8:19 AM

Replies: 30,099 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,878,096 Posted By jimmyolsen With regards to which Trinkets to use, use the... With regards to which Trinkets to use, use the simulator. As for the Heart proc order, I would set-it up for after Synapse Springs with the start of EM, as the 20% damage multiplier will benefit...

Forum: Hunters 11/14/10, 7:47 PM

Replies: 1,262 Cataclysm Hunter Changes Views: 465,842 Posted By jimmyolsen Yes, that was my point with regards to the Hyena.... Yes, that was my point with regards to the Hyena. Arms uses Bleed damage to proc overpower. Subtelty rogues get 10% more damage against bleeding targets. While other Rogues and Warriors have...

Forum: Hunters 11/14/10, 12:03 PM

Replies: 1,262 Cataclysm Hunter Changes Views: 465,842 Posted By jimmyolsen This is definitely the biggest impact, but I left... This is definitely the biggest impact, but I left it off because Warlocks no longer can gripe about having to use Curse of Elements versus Curse of Agony/Doom. The DPS curses have been classified as...

Forum: Hunters 11/14/10, 9:19 AM

Replies: 1,262 Cataclysm Hunter Changes Views: 465,842 Posted By jimmyolsen Right now, I'd say that the three most important... Right now, I'd say that the three most important buffs the pets can bring are 5% crit (because it's spec-specific), 4% physical damage (again, spec-specific), and 12% armor debuff (because if you...

Forum: Hunters 11/09/10, 8:23 PM

Replies: 1,262 Cataclysm Hunter Changes Views: 465,842 Posted By jimmyolsen 2hers have been 1.3X the dps of an equal Ilevel... 2hers have been 1.3X the dps of an equal Ilevel 1her since Molten Core. Caster Weapons (including Staves) have always had half as much dps as 1H physical weapons to keep Enhancement Shaman from...

Forum: Hunters 11/05/10, 8:00 AM

Replies: 55 FaceShooter and hunter shot priorities in Cataclysm Views: 160,574 Posted By jimmyolsen The change to Black Arrow seems to have been VERY... The change to Black Arrow seems to have been VERY significant. The epic-geared pre-made Hunter with 11764 AP, and 17.16 Mastery does 20990 with Black Arrow but only 1187 + 10230 with Explosive Trap....

Forum: Hunters 10/19/10, 7:43 PM

Replies: 1,262 Cataclysm Hunter Changes Views: 465,842 Posted By jimmyolsen There's no significant technical issue with... There's no significant technical issue with making it proc, as it was working fine for plenty of people the last few days, and spell casts still benefit from Hurricane procs. The only other...

Forum: Hunters 10/17/10, 11:20 AM

Replies: 1,262 Cataclysm Hunter Changes Views: 465,842 Posted By jimmyolsen I've had Hurricane proc off both Ranged attacks... I've had Hurricane proc off both Ranged attacks and Spell casts (on other characters). There's definitely an internal CD, but I'm not sure if affects both weapons or not. Haven't had a chance to...

Forum: Hunters 10/16/10, 6:15 PM

Replies: 55 FaceShooter and hunter shot priorities in Cataclysm Views: 160,574 Posted By jimmyolsen Currently, at 9028 RAP and 16.41 mastery, I'm... Currently, at 9028 RAP and 16.41 mastery, I'm showing 7263 damage for Black Arrow on the tooltip. Explosive Shot's dot component shows 7900. Switching to 9844 AP (+816), the two have improved to...

Forum: Hunters 10/13/10, 7:58 AM

Replies: 1,262 Cataclysm Hunter Changes Views: 465,842 Posted By jimmyolsen Focus isn't really an issue for BM right now. ... Focus isn't really an issue for BM right now. The interplay of Cobra Strikes + Invigoration and Improved Kill Command + Killing Spree do a good job of keeping your regen high, even without the focus...

Forum: Hunters 10/10/10, 9:47 PM

Replies: 1,262 Cataclysm Hunter Changes Views: 465,842 Posted By jimmyolsen Cobra Shot eliminates any need to refresh Serpent... Cobra Shot eliminates any need to refresh Serpent Sting manually as well as benefits from Mastery and ignores armor. Unless you're trying to get the +30% from Improved Serpent Sting, which I've...

Forum: Hunters 08/06/10, 7:36 PM

Replies: 1,185 Best Possible DPS in Shandaras WotLK Spreadsheet Views: 2,010,969 Posted By jimmyolsen Best suggest I have is to shoot for the 197 hit... Best suggest I have is to shoot for the 197 hit rating (6%) threshold. Heroic T10 gloves + Exalted Ashen Band + Heroic Signet of Twilight puts you at 187. Put a Glinting 10 agi/ 10 hit gem in one...

Forum: Death Knights 08/12/09, 10:13 AM

Replies: 2,021 DW Builds 3.2 -Revenge of the Offhand Views: 1,495,915 Posted By jimmyolsen The best time to use it with regards to rotation... The best time to use it with regards to rotation is when your death runes are first becoming active. IT -> PS -> BS -> BS -> OB -> Dump OB -> UA (with the first death rune from blood strike)-> OB...

Forum: Death Knights 08/10/09, 10:27 AM

Replies: 2,021 DW Builds 3.2 -Revenge of the Offhand Views: 1,495,915 Posted By jimmyolsen Why can't UA be used during the second half of... Why can't UA be used during the second half of the rotation (the three OB phase). FFUUBB -> IT FfUUBB -> PS FfUuBB - BS X 2 FfUudd -> OB RP DUMP FfUudd -> OB ffuuDD -> UA/BT/Cancelaura macro ffuuDD...

Forum: Death Knights 04/20/09, 3:20 PM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,961 Posted By jimmyolsen I played around with the UA glyph a little bit... I played around with the UA glyph a little bit and found it somewhat lacking. It's great for AOE packs, but seems a bit weak as a major cooldown for single target. If you want a mitigation glyph,...

Forum: Death Knights 04/20/09, 11:03 AM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,961 Posted By jimmyolsen The issue is your hit rating. You're 2% below... The issue is your hit rating. You're 2% below the cap. On the bright side, your expertise have pushed dodge off the table, but most of that seems to be due to gemming. Shammies provide a constant...

Forum: Death Knights 04/18/09, 8:20 PM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,961 Posted By jimmyolsen It used to be that Blood builds got Annihilation.... It used to be that Blood builds got Annihilation. Now they get Improved Death Strike, a DS glyph, and use DS instead of Obliterate in that spot of the rotation. However, you want your Death Strikes...

Forum: Death Knights 04/18/09, 8:16 PM

Replies: 3,071 DK Tanking Discussion Views: 1,879,539 Posted By jimmyolsen Blood Gorged is one of the best TPS talents you... Blood Gorged is one of the best TPS talents you have; however, if your dps don't need the threat barrier, than it's worth dropping it for more mitigation Drop Annihilation. You'll save yourself 5...

Forum: Death Knights 04/18/09, 3:30 AM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,961 Posted By jimmyolsen 3700 Seems a bit on the high side only because... 3700 Seems a bit on the high side only because you're not accounting for armor mitigation. With a Worldcarver (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/n/09/03/9722/loot_9722_287.jpg) I come out...

Forum: Death Knights 04/14/09, 4:03 PM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,961 Posted By jimmyolsen Rather than trade one for the other, just drop... Rather than trade one for the other, just drop the two points out of Improved Rune Tap and use 2/3 Sudden Doom. If you really need the extra from Improved Rune Tap, your healers have a problem.

Forum: Death Knights 04/12/09, 1:56 AM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,961 Posted By jimmyolsen As Frost, I see no need to get Scent of Blood. ... As Frost, I see no need to get Scent of Blood. The Icy Touch glyph and Chill of the Grave grant the death knight more than enough Rune Power. Consider also that Rime Procs generate 5 RP just from...

Forum: Death Knights 04/09/09, 3:27 AM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,961 Posted By jimmyolsen Using this skeleton... Using this skeleton (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?deathknight=00553215300033132010201313500050000000000000000000000000005200000000000000000000000000&glyph=000000000000&version=9767) as the basis...

Forum: Death Knights 03/20/09, 12:12 PM

Replies: 3,071 DK Tanking Discussion Views: 1,879,539 Posted By jimmyolsen Since you're working with a Death Strike rotation... Since you're working with a Death Strike rotation rather than an Obliterate one, Subversion is only giving you crit to Heart Strike. The 9% crit on Heart Strike likely will be outdone by 4% damage...

Forum: Death Knights 03/17/09, 12:29 PM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,961 Posted By jimmyolsen It's been discussed before, HB vs. OB is gear and... It's been discussed before, HB vs. OB is gear and buff dependent. It's possible that Zerath's situation leans towards HB instead. Single target my opening is: Obliterate X 2, Blood tap, IT,...

Forum: Death Knights 03/10/09, 12:11 PM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,961 Posted By jimmyolsen I'm sure I'm missing something obvious but what... I'm sure I'm missing something obvious but what does Death Rune Mastery actually do for you as a Blood Tank? Now that you WANT Icy touch and Plague Strike in your rotation, wouldn't the rotation...

Forum: Death Knights 03/05/09, 12:55 AM

Replies: 3,071 DK Tanking Discussion Views: 1,879,539 Posted By jimmyolsen It depends entirely on your gearing and spec. ... It depends entirely on your gearing and spec. The 23/45/3 builds tend to pick up an extra 9% crit from subversion to obliterate that helps it scale much faster. Secondly, Sigil of Awareness...

Forum: Death Knights 02/25/09, 3:01 PM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,961 Posted By jimmyolsen Anyone know what kind of damage reduction 2... Anyone know what kind of damage reduction 2 points of Toughness is actually worth? If it's bearable, it opens up the option of speccing 47/3/21...

Forum: Death Knights 02/13/09, 9:12 PM

Replies: 3,071 DK Tanking Discussion Views: 1,879,539 Posted By jimmyolsen For Single target I use: OB/OB/BS/BS to open. ... For Single target I use: OB/OB/BS/BS to open. Pop empower rune weapon, then move into the actual rotation of: OB/OB/IT/BS/Rune Dump/OB/OB/BS/IT repeat. If your Howling Blast hits harder than OB,...

Forum: Death Knights 01/10/09, 12:43 AM

Replies: 3,071 DK Tanking Discussion Views: 1,879,539 Posted By jimmyolsen I have a question regarding 3.0.8. When Howling... I have a question regarding 3.0.8. When Howling Blast no longer has a cool down, how necessary will Annihilation be? Howling Blast does as much damage, (even more under the right circumstances)...

Forum: Death Knights 10/28/08, 12:48 PM

Replies: 4,142 WotLK Discussion - Talents and abilities. Views: 830,140 Posted By jimmyolsen Vendetta is completely unnecessary for... Vendetta is completely unnecessary for maintaining low downtime. Sure it helps, but it's not a "must have" talent. In fact, for leveling purposes nothing in the Blood tree is necessary as Unholy. ...

Forum: Shamans 10/26/08, 12:09 PM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen Has anyone given thought to Relic swapping? ... Has anyone given thought to Relic swapping? Since relics do not initiate a GCD, it would be possible to tie each one into a macro (like I did for restoration with healing wave and chain Venture...

Forum: Shamans 10/26/08, 12:18 AM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen Based on 32.79 haste rating = 1%, that would put... Based on 32.79 haste rating = 1%, that would put Shaman "haste capped" at 614 haste rating or 18.72% haste. That unfortunately does not include Wrath of Air, Bloodlust/Heroism, Drums, or Trinkets. ...

Forum: Shamans 10/25/08, 9:12 AM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen Could you just check between 18% and 19% at .1%... Could you just check between 18% and 19% at .1% intervals and post results (a full graph isn't necessary)? I'm curious if the we're looking at a situation where you would want to hold on your haste...

Forum: Shamans 10/25/08, 2:28 AM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen Bink, are the spikes displayed in the haste graph... Bink, are the spikes displayed in the haste graph continuous curves or is it the classic TI-83 glitch where removable/jump discontinuity is shown continuous? Example: % haste gain at 19%. Is the...

Forum: Death Knights 10/23/08, 12:18 PM

Replies: 4,142 WotLK Discussion - Talents and abilities. Views: 830,140 Posted By jimmyolsen GC mentioned a few weeks ago that Death Runes are... GC mentioned a few weeks ago that Death Runes are meant to remain for about 10-15 seconds when out of combat.

Forum: Shamans 10/23/08, 12:16 PM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen McBeefy, a modeling of how much of our damage... McBeefy, a modeling of how much of our damage comes from Nature at this point is ephemeral. The GC post on our AOE leaves intense questions. There are essentially 3 options other than buffing Fire...

Forum: Shamans 10/21/08, 11:22 PM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen So are we confirming that the GCD for shocks is 1... So are we confirming that the GCD for shocks is 1 second instead of 1.5? If not, the earth shock glyph still initiates a GCD. The earth shock glyph removes 1 second from the GCD, not the GCD...

Forum: Death Knights 10/17/08, 2:16 PM

Replies: 4,142 WotLK Discussion - Talents and abilities. Views: 830,140 Posted By jimmyolsen Not to mention that 4k damage at level 70 in... Not to mention that 4k damage at level 70 in Sunwell gear is based on stacking Raid buffs, multiple heroism/bloodlust, multiple potions, etc, etc.

Forum: Shamans 10/13/08, 10:48 AM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen One of the first changes I'd like to see is for... One of the first changes I'd like to see is for them to change Flametongue Weapon to something that matches the Warlock's Fel Armor. If it buffed spell power by 180 + 15% of intel instead of the...

Forum: Death Knights 10/03/08, 10:51 AM

Replies: 4,142 WotLK Discussion - Talents and abilities. Views: 830,140 Posted By jimmyolsen Zaroura, if you don't mind, when you run a second... Zaroura, if you don't mind, when you run a second test would you consider a few other things. 1) Install the plague Strike glyph. 2) Switching the 2 points from Epidemic for 2/5 Impurity. We've...

Forum: Death Knights 10/03/08, 12:37 AM

Replies: 4,142 WotLK Discussion - Talents and abilities. Views: 830,140 Posted By jimmyolsen Yes, I'd have to agree that Epidemic is... Yes, I'd have to agree that Epidemic is completely useless for single target dps, and really even for AoE as Pestilence covers spreading it. However there is a complete lack of decent talents in the...

Forum: Shamans 09/24/08, 9:03 PM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen That's the EXACT problem with Elemental right... That's the EXACT problem with Elemental right now, and Koraa doesn't seem to understand it. Because we're being balanced around base damage and burst, we have no scaling what-so-ever. As for...

Forum: Shamans 09/18/08, 3:03 AM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen This is where I'm at currently for what should be... This is where I'm at currently for what should be considered "must get" http://talent.mmo-champion.com?shaman=553000150301535102501350000000000000000000000000000050500010000000000000000000 I love...

Forum: Shamans 09/06/08, 2:43 AM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen Rather than spec into reverb (which makes a... Rather than spec into reverb (which makes a 51/0/20 build impossible without giving up Unrelenting storms as far as I can tell), why not throw Chain Lightning after Lava Burst? You will lose a...

Forum: Shamans 09/01/08, 1:48 AM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen I know we're still waiting on quite a bit of... I know we're still waiting on quite a bit of information regarding professions, but does anyone else see Blacksmithing + Leatherworking as the "ideal" profession combo at this point? With three...

Forum: Shamans 08/09/08, 10:20 PM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,594 Posted By jimmyolsen I'm reading it as a straight +6% damage... I'm reading it as a straight +6% damage multiplier, in which case, it's not Coefficients or +damage being changed as those don't account for the base tooltip damage of the spell. Instead, it's...

Forum: Death Knights 08/07/08, 12:10 AM

Replies: 4,142 WotLK Discussion - Talents and abilities. Views: 830,140 Posted By jimmyolsen One of the things to consider on Untalented CoE... One of the things to consider on Untalented CoE versus Ebon Plaguebringer is the extra dps provided by having the Warlock switch to Curse of Doom. Malediction on the other hand is a different...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/22/08, 1:55 PM

Replies: 429 Felmyst Views: 169,700 Posted By jimmyolsen We were having similar troubles with encapsulates... We were having similar troubles with encapsulates until we moved to 4-group set up. If you only have 3 priests available, it might be a bit more difficult, but the key is that everyone in the group...

Forum: Class Mechanics 11/22/07, 11:23 PM

Replies: 116 [Shaman] PVE Healing Guide Views: 535,780 Posted By jimmyolsen I've actually added the new heroic badge totem... I've actually added the new heroic badge totem ("Totem of Living Water") into my max-rank chain heal so that only ranks 3 and 4 use "Totem of Healing Rains"

Forum: Class Mechanics 11/22/07, 11:09 PM

Replies: 53 Spell haste and healers Views: 22,576 Posted By jimmyolsen My personal opinion (having been to every fight... My personal opinion (having been to every fight leading up to phase 3/4 of Illidan) is that while mp5 is a far superior stat to haste for a shaman, building a haste set is worthwhile if you can get...

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