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Forum: Public Discussion 06/27/07, 8:45 AM

Replies: 1,353 BT/Hyjal Progression Views: 259,728 Posted By niska BT/Hyjal Progression We've just recently made it into BT/Hyjal and I was wondering if anyone had thoughts on a progression kill order between the two zones. I don't know first hand, but it seems like is some latitude in...

Forum: Public Discussion 06/21/07, 2:35 PM

Replies: 30 The PvP trinkets in PvE situations Views: 13,522 Posted By niska Interesting. I wonder about Kael's MC. Interesting. I wonder about Kael's MC.

Forum: Player vs. Player 06/21/07, 8:13 AM

Replies: 694 [Warlock] Seeking a bit of advice. Views: 384,756 Posted By niska The two most effective demo specs, imo, are... The two most effective demo specs, imo, are 24/37/0 and 7/43/11. Without a ton of resilience gear, you'll likely be more effective in 2v2 than 5v5. Jump right into the arena now to start accumulating...

Forum: Class Mechanics 06/20/07, 2:31 PM

Replies: 2,447 [Warlock] how do you do high DPS? Views: 674,098 Posted By niska This really depends on the level of spelldamage... This really depends on the level of spelldamage you already have, as spellhit actually scales with spelldamage. I'm hesitant to say that you are completely wrong in this example, but as I wouldn't if...

Forum: Public Discussion 06/19/07, 8:15 AM

Replies: 1,690 Kael'thas Views: 384,976 Posted By niska You can have someone loot the weapons, DI them on... You can have someone loot the weapons, DI them on the wipe, and have the weapons for phase 1 of the next pull. Not truly hax, as they despawn when the weapons appear in phase 2, but it speeds up the...

Forum: Public Discussion 06/18/07, 12:43 PM

Replies: 1,690 Kael'thas Views: 384,976 Posted By niska I started tanking it SL in FR, but it really... I started tanking it SL in FR, but it really isn't necessary. We now field the affliction lock with the most stamina on his optimal gear as the tank. The first phase will require tons of healing, but...

Forum: The Dung Heap 06/13/07, 10:18 AM

Replies: 6 [Warlock] new Affliction spec Views: 31,662 Posted By niska UA > Ruin. 42/0/19 ftw. and yes, this has been... UA > Ruin. 42/0/19 ftw. and yes, this has been addressed.

Forum: Class Mechanics 06/13/07, 10:15 AM

Replies: 34 [Warlock] Oh, Which Gloves? Views: 6,874 Posted By niska You are correct, sir. The only upgrade to HoFT is... You are correct, sir. The only upgrade to HoFT is T6.

Forum: Class Mechanics 06/07/07, 8:20 AM

Replies: 2,447 [Warlock] how do you do high DPS? Views: 674,098 Posted By niska CoE/S/Doom, Siphon life, UA, Corruption,... CoE/S/Doom, Siphon life, UA, Corruption, immolate. The last three will fall off at around the same time in that cast order, which is useful. The curse and siphon are easy enough to throw up when they...

Forum: Class Mechanics 06/06/07, 3:23 PM

Replies: 2,447 [Warlock] how do you do high DPS? Views: 674,098 Posted By niska This is my cast sequence as an affliction lock.... This is my cast sequence as an affliction lock. CoS, imp HoT, UA, Corr, Immo, SB until he's back, Deathcoil, SB, Shadowburn. The CoS is key, as they have large resistances to Shadow and Fire.

Forum: Class Mechanics 06/06/07, 3:08 PM

Replies: 2,447 [Warlock] how do you do high DPS? Views: 674,098 Posted By niska 1/21/39... 1/21/39 Build http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=AzZcxczIbzZxx0tr0tVzN Sacrifice succubus. Cast Curse, Corruption, Immolate, then shadowbolt spam. Use DotTimer to keep dots up.

Forum: Public Discussion 06/06/07, 12:54 PM

Replies: 15 Affliction Lock Strategy Views: 17,907 Posted By niska Even affliction locks usually have bane, so SB... Even affliction locks usually have bane, so SB spam should be fine on the adds. They should also have the best DPS during evocate, as they can set up Doom to pop during it, as well as have all their...

Forum: Class Mechanics 06/06/07, 7:59 AM

Replies: 2,447 [Warlock] how do you do high DPS? Views: 674,098 Posted By niska I'm also a fan of UA>Corr>Immo, as they will fall... I'm also a fan of UA>Corr>Immo, as they will fall off at roughly the same time. Be sure to let your dots fall off before you cast; its more important to let them complete than to have them up at the...

Forum: Public Discussion 06/03/07, 11:06 AM

Replies: 96 Best way to Find a Guild Off Server? Views: 22,974 Posted By niska Check the recruitment forum, check guild websites... Check the recruitment forum, check guild websites via the Bosskillers list, and take the time to fill out the apps properly. Spelling, grammar, and completeness weigh more heavily than gear in an app...

Forum: Class Mechanics 05/29/07, 9:31 AM

Replies: 8 [Warlock] Unstable Affliction or Ruin? Views: 7,621 Posted By niska UA provides more damage in fights that last at... UA provides more damage in fights that last at least one dot rotation, so it is generally considered better for PVE than your current build. It also rocks PVP for faily obvious reasons.

Forum: Class Mechanics 05/23/07, 2:43 PM

Replies: 246 [Warlock] "op, lol"? - An intelligent discourse. Views: 17,970 Posted By niska Curse of Tongues + Mortal Strike can be... Curse of Tongues + Mortal Strike can be devastating. Assisting a class with the best permanent all purpose damage mitigation and a 20% self buff to healing taken isn't always the best option,...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/23/07, 8:20 AM

Replies: 611 2.1 bugs and unlisted changes Views: 159,229 Posted By niska My heroic mech farming run after the raid... My heroic mech farming run after the raid revealed that Nethermancer Sepethrea now leashes if you attempt to kite her to the Calculator's room. The Calculator dropped new epic mail enhance/hunter...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/22/07, 1:05 PM

Replies: 126 Final 2.1.0 Patch Notes - 05/22/07 Views: 28,405 Posted By niska o Replaced the current Mend Pet channel spell... o Replaced the current Mend Pet channel spell with an instant cast heal over time. This would be a welcome change for Warlock pet healing as well. * Chance to break crowd control from damage: The...

Forum: Player vs. Player 05/21/07, 2:07 PM

Replies: 170 Warlocks and you: Arena PVP discussion Views: 20,692 Posted By niska I do the same thing in 2v2 versus hunters. Get up... I do the same thing in 2v2 versus hunters. Get up in their grill so they can't range you, then devour the inevitable ice trap. Is there anything else notable worth taking it off auto devour for?

Forum: Public Discussion 05/18/07, 2:49 PM

Replies: 1,243 New PTR Patch, Changes Listed: Views: 299,441 Posted By niska You have to summon a pet each time you enter the... You have to summon a pet each time you enter the arena. The one you currently have summoned doesn't follow you, so this characterization doesn't work. This is not the case in BG's, however, and the...

Forum: Class Mechanics 05/18/07, 11:57 AM

Replies: 12 Spell Haste Rating Views: 237,143 Posted By niska I have doubts that one can accrue enough spell... I have doubts that one can accrue enough spell haste rating to make a noticeable difference in cast time. The classes that benefit most from it (healers, mages) have other itemization concerns that...

Forum: Player vs. Player 05/17/07, 2:47 PM

Replies: 170 Warlocks and you: Arena PVP discussion Views: 20,692 Posted By niska Hit doesn't help against the partial resists of... Hit doesn't help against the partial resists of shadow protection. Spell penetration does.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/17/07, 1:08 PM

Replies: 1,243 New PTR Patch, Changes Listed: Views: 299,441 Posted By niska I have yet to see a trinket that I would replace... I have yet to see a trinket that I would replace Neltharion's Tear with. I can only hope Hyjal/BT will find a way.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/17/07, 10:37 AM

Replies: 51 Warlock tanking Leotheras Views: 13,165 Posted By niska I was referring only to the fact that you can't... I was referring only to the fact that you can't have both a Felguard and Ruin. I linked my optimal build earlier, and it's a 0/40/21.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/17/07, 8:32 AM

Replies: 51 Warlock tanking Leotheras Views: 13,165 Posted By niska I find it hard to believe that the 5% damage... I find it hard to believe that the 5% damage gained from Felguard MD even remotely approaches the effect of Ruin on searing pain, when you can get 20% crit to it from talents alone.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/15/07, 3:02 PM

Replies: 10 Let's talk most potential DPS! Views: 3,669 Posted By niska Single target/AoE? Dylan. Sustainability?... Single target/AoE? Dylan. Sustainability? Dylan. Synergy/Reliability on other classes? Dylan. Classes and Talents? Dylan. Spits hot fire? Dylan. Dylan? Retadin.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/13/07, 6:38 PM

Replies: 11 Crystalcore Mechanis Views: 3,485 Posted By niska The trash is the boss atm. The trash is the boss atm.

Forum: Class Mechanics 05/10/07, 12:37 PM

Replies: 2,447 [Warlock] how do you do high DPS? Views: 674,098 Posted By niska Use Debuff Filter to judge whether dotting is... Use Debuff Filter to judge whether dotting is worthwhile where other warlocks and spriests are cramping your style. If you're at 37+, you may be better off bolting more. If you aren't breaking 30,...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/09/07, 3:01 PM

Replies: 1,243 New PTR Patch, Changes Listed: Views: 299,441 Posted By niska As long as you can survive an encounters probable... As long as you can survive an encounters probable damage to you (quakes, tombs, etc) additional stam is pretty useless. If you can meet that threshold with truer dps gear, it's a matter of preference...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/09/07, 1:36 PM

Replies: 51 Warlock tanking Leotheras Views: 13,165 Posted By niska http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=NZbxczIiz0tsxxx0xbh... http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=NZbxczIiz0tsxxx0xbhz would be best. 20% crit from talents is kinda hot.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/09/07, 8:30 AM

Replies: 51 Warlock tanking Leotheras Views: 13,165 Posted By niska it probably isn't necessary, but the 70 extra... it probably isn't necessary, but the 70 extra resist from felhunter MD and SL mitigation certainly wouldn't hurt. some warlocks respec weekly for the arena anyway.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/08/07, 10:49 AM

Replies: 427 Tailoring sets supposedly nerfed on PTR Views: 56,064 Posted By niska Going from FSW/SS to T5/Hydross boots: +107... Going from FSW/SS to T5/Hydross boots: +107 stam +80 int -38 +dam +13 crit +45 hit Calculated with +9s and the +12 meta (I'm lazy). Better results can be achieved in some pieces with the new hit/dam...

Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/08/07, 10:24 AM

Replies: 61 DKP - mods Views: 12,895 Posted By niska I'm examining this at the moment as well and... I'm examining this at the moment as well and would appreciate any input into how you have arrived at your prices.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/03/07, 11:02 AM

Replies: 69 Taking advantage of hybrid classes. Views: 9,828 Posted By niska Moonkin also provide 5% spell crit to a group and... Moonkin also provide 5% spell crit to a group and 3% melee hit to the raid, but I haven't heard much about either of these specs being considered desirable in a raid. I've also heard waffling on...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/02/07, 9:57 AM

Replies: 269 WTB: Patch 2.1 Gruul/Mag/SSC/TK/T5 Item Changes Views: 132,753 Posted By niska It's already overpowered when compared to... It's already overpowered when compared to Magtheridon's wand.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 3:21 PM

Replies: 427 Tailoring sets supposedly nerfed on PTR Views: 56,064 Posted By niska Dark Pact, Siphon Life in conjunction with... Dark Pact, Siphon Life in conjunction with lifetap. It's difficult to train healers to not heal us. I think they understand but want to pad meters. Hooray for the reversion. Now I don't have to...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 1:28 PM

Replies: 427 Tailoring sets supposedly nerfed on PTR Views: 56,064 Posted By niska At current levels, this puts fire mages at +48%... At current levels, this puts fire mages at +48% and warlocks at +33%. Mages typically get the spriest grouped for regen on top of that. you so crazy.

Forum: Player vs. Player 05/01/07, 1:16 PM

Replies: 20 The value of high armor/resist gear for arenas Views: 2,160 Posted By niska I picked up a Gilded Thorium Cloak that I've been... I picked up a Gilded Thorium Cloak that I've been using to PVP until prices drop and I can pick up the Sgt's Cape. I don't think I've seen a dodge yet, but the extra armor and possibility of negating...

Forum: Class Mechanics 05/01/07, 1:09 PM

Replies: 827 Warlock dmg at lvl 60/70: afflic/demo/destro - Theory Views: 133,498 Posted By niska It seems like an odd comparison to have a dot... It seems like an odd comparison to have a dot resist numerous times when most people will have suppression if they don't have a high amount of hit gear. My own take on it is that a resist of a higher...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 11:01 AM

Replies: 427 Tailoring sets supposedly nerfed on PTR Views: 56,064 Posted By niska The T5 chest is also an upgrade. The boots are... The T5 chest is also an upgrade. The boots are more arguable and drop off of Hydross. The crit boots from Lurker would also do for some builds.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 9:32 AM

Replies: 405 Kill order in SSC Views: 85,756 Posted By niska Does the entire room have to be cleared, or just... Does the entire room have to be cleared, or just the area around him? He's next on our list in SC, and last for what seems like good reason.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 8:41 AM

Replies: 269 WTB: Patch 2.1 Gruul/Mag/SSC/TK/T5 Item Changes Views: 132,753 Posted By niska Any news on the Void Star Talisman? It would be... Any news on the Void Star Talisman? It would be nice to have a warlock class trinket that wasn't pet related again.

Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 8:38 AM

Replies: 427 Tailoring sets supposedly nerfed on PTR Views: 56,064 Posted By niska It's bad enough that our total raid percentage... It's bad enough that our total raid percentage based damage increase is down by 5%, but you want mages upped by 5% on top of it? Reduce the imp scorch talent to 10% imo :) I believe this is false....

Forum: Player vs. Player 04/30/07, 12:56 PM

Replies: 170 Warlocks and you: Arena PVP discussion Views: 20,692 Posted By niska The bonuses should stack on live. Classes with... The bonuses should stack on live. Classes with only one set of arena gear can stack it with their one set of BG gear. +35 resilience is easily better than the 4 piece bonus imo.

Forum: Class Mechanics 04/30/07, 11:39 AM

Replies: 7 Curse of Exhaustion Views: 2,356 Posted By niska its godly in PVP, especially in combination with... its godly in PVP, especially in combination with the gnome racial. also good for kiting in PVE, though we don't get to do that often enough. it really shines, though, with controlling fear. throw it...

Forum: Class Mechanics 04/29/07, 5:28 PM

Replies: 21 Affliction lock gear advice request Views: 5,200 Posted By niska some locks tend to overdo the stam aspect of... some locks tend to overdo the stam aspect of their gear. most locks can get away with glass cannon gear moreso than other classes, with the imp buff, the greater possibility of getting a commanding...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/26/07, 11:58 AM

Replies: 666 Actual 2.1 Patchnotes Views: 203,445 Posted By niska You mention that you've run Gruul/Mag on the PTR,... You mention that you've run Gruul/Mag on the PTR, but not that you've done SSC. I'd be interested to hear how the tuning is in there, though I imagine most guilds that could provide comparison are...

Forum: Player vs. Player 04/26/07, 11:50 AM

Replies: 170 Warlocks and you: Arena PVP discussion Views: 20,692 Posted By niska One of the top 2v2 teams in our group is a lock... One of the top 2v2 teams in our group is a lock with that spec and a paladin. I imagine that it makes for kiting/outlast fights, though.

Forum: Class Mechanics 04/25/07, 12:30 PM

Replies: 5 [Warlock] Comparison between + hit, + crit and + spell damage Views: 4,304 Posted By niska download a mod called Dr. Damage. Always stack... download a mod called Dr. Damage. Always stack +dmg. You have no +hit talents outside of affliction, so you can benefit from up to 200 hit rating on boss encounters. Unless you have ruin, crit...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/24/07, 1:15 PM

Replies: 666 Actual 2.1 Patchnotes Views: 203,445 Posted By niska Nope. It really should be the case, though,... Nope. It really should be the case, though, particularly if you have NPCs outside the zone for repairs. Most people are pretty close to exalted already, but who wants to give up armaments for rep...

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