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Forum: Death Knights 01/18/10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3,498
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Posted By DWeidman
The quote I read was: Did I miss something?

The quote I read was:



Did I miss something?
Forum: Death Knights 01/18/10, 9:36 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 6,211,911
Posted By DWeidman
Does anyone know how the Nevermelting Ice Crystal...

Does anyone know how the Nevermelting Ice Crystal does with 4p T9 Set (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=67118) (and the Glyph of Disease)? Currently, locks and priests can roll this crit through...
Forum: Death Knights 05/26/09, 2:42 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,879,455
Posted By DWeidman
You should put them into IIT (unless IIT will...

You should put them into IIT (unless IIT will always be overwritten). However, IIT doesn't produce any threat, so SD will produce more threat. That is an accurate answer to what is probably the...
Forum: Death Knights 05/14/09, 9:00 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
Got it. Suno - can you update the OP to reflect...

Got it.

Suno - can you update the OP to reflect that anyone running with a Blood Tank Build is semi-retarded (full retarded without the VB glyph).

Apparently, because of Thorim specifically, this...
Forum: Death Knights 05/14/09, 7:07 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
I understand where you are going - really I do. ...

I understand where you are going - really I do. And before we continue - I agree a tank shouldn't be trading tank glyphs for "convenience" glyphs - so we are in agreement there

Since you play a...
Forum: Death Knights 05/14/09, 5:29 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
Right. We don't like +6% stam. We don't like on...

Right.

We don't like +6% stam. We don't like on demand healing. We don't like a better version of ArDef (edit: Ardent Defender). We don't like the heartstrike two target cleave.The rest of our...
Forum: Death Knights 05/13/09, 6:15 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
There is a better way to state the relative value...

There is a better way to state the relative value of SSG v. SS:

If your defense rating without any runeforge enchant is under 540 - you have to use SSG.

If your defense rating without any runeforge...
Forum: Death Knights 05/12/09, 8:33 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,879,455
Posted By DWeidman
Let me state what everyone else is saying: You...

Let me state what everyone else is saying:

You will have threat problems with that build.

You aren't talking to a PuG who doesn't know DK tanking mechanics -- we all Tank as DKs -- and we can...
Forum: Death Knights 05/08/09, 4:24 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
I don't think you understand how equipping a...

I don't think you understand how equipping a sigil works:

If you use the macro I linked to - you lose (at most) .2 seconds in a full rotation. Which means that awareness isn't lost on the strikes...
Forum: Death Knights 05/08/09, 3:09 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
If you equip the defense sigil after you cast Icy...

If you equip the defense sigil after you cast Icy touch - it doesn't work. So it takes a touch more finesse to a rotation to put a sigil swap in the last instant cast before you will cast Icy Touch....
Forum: Death Knights 05/07/09, 3:42 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
What is the 60k in one second? More than one...

What is the 60k in one second? More than one strike? Magic or physical? "Longer" anything is not part of a 60k in 1 second discussion. All of our abilities can last for more than 1 sec. Since...
Forum: Death Knights 05/07/09, 1:45 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
I understand your point, really I do, but I don't...

I understand your point, really I do, but I don't know of a tank out there that wouldn't like to have two health pots *free* with every swing of his hardest hitting tanking ability. DS hits almost...
Forum: Death Knights 05/06/09, 4:14 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
The best answer I have seen from the DK Macro...

The best answer I have seen from the DK Macro Thread here on EJ:

http://elitistjerks.com/f72/t44881-death_knight_macros/p3/#post1121975
Forum: Death Knights 05/06/09, 2:58 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,879,455
Posted By DWeidman
Pets have their own threat - so it doesn't add or...

Pets have their own threat - so it doesn't add or subtract from yours. If you are new to tanking though, you may want to dismiss him as you will have other things to concentrate on (instead of...
Forum: Death Knights 05/05/09, 5:13 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,879,455
Posted By DWeidman
Briefly: As unholy - you are missing both of the...

Briefly:

As unholy - you are missing both of the talents that boost SS damage (Vicious Strikes, Outbreak). SS is your bread and butter attack...

Your glyphs are uncommon for an unholy build -...
Forum: Death Knights 04/27/09, 3:12 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,879,455
Posted By DWeidman
Why are you on this board then? We don't run...

Why are you on this board then? We don't run with "your healers" - so your posts are pretty meaningless to us.

It is right next to the terrible build that comes with the "but I have tanked in Naxx"...
Forum: Death Knights 04/27/09, 4:13 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
Just in case this isn't clear enough: Rune...

Just in case this isn't clear enough:

Rune Strike and Frost strike can be used at the same time (one is GCD'd and the other is on the swing timer).

So if Frost strike is good, and Rune strike is...
Forum: Death Knights 04/24/09, 2:48 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
Just taking what I read in the Pet discussion...

Just taking what I read in the Pet discussion here:

http://elitistjerks.com/f72/t42606-pet_discussion_garg_aotd_ghoul/#post1060208

The army can cause problems with adds.
Forum: Death Knights 04/22/09, 6:55 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
This is worth a quick note: There are fights...

This is worth a quick note:

There are fights where AotD will wipe the raid (or generally run amuck). So I am not so sure it is a useful two point talent -as it will be used once per fight at best -...
Forum: Death Knights 04/21/09, 9:57 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
Rage of Rivendare is better than Black Ice. ...

Rage of Rivendare is better than Black Ice. Period.

Picking up Night of the Dead without a ghoul doesn't make sense.

Blood Caked Blade can cause Parry hasting.
Forum: Death Knights 04/21/09, 9:52 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
If it is - it is a bug. I didn't notice either...

If it is - it is a bug. I didn't notice either way.
Forum: The Dung Heap 03/10/09, 1:24 AM
Replies: 30,098
Views: 1,876,131
Posted By DWeidman
This probably isn't the right thread to crap on...

This probably isn't the right thread to crap on for this discussion - as it really doesn't have anything to do with DK endgame tanking. I would recommend the posts be moved or deleted (mine...
Forum: Death Knights 03/10/09, 1:21 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
Why would you say that and then go into Blood...

Why would you say that and then go into Blood Gorged (which is now ONLY a TPS talent - you don't even get expertise from it)?

My reasons for skipping WotN at the moment is because I am waiting for...
Forum: The Dung Heap 03/09/09, 6:51 PM
Replies: 30,098
Views: 1,876,131
Posted By DWeidman
This is somewhat early - as we don't really know...

This is somewhat early - as we don't really know how to spec for Uldar:

That said - I think this is a significantly better Blood...
Forum: Death Knights 02/27/09, 3:56 PM
Replies: 983
Views: 537,677
Posted By DWeidman
PS stands for Plague Strike (Glyphed to +60%...

PS stands for Plague Strike (Glyphed to +60% damage).

Removed inaccurate information about Pestilence Glyph...
Forum: The Dung Heap 02/27/09, 3:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,471
Posted By DWeidman
DK Tanking Dual-Spec :: Tank/Dps or Tank/Tank?

This is a quick question for the DK tanking community:

Are you planning on dual specing into a dps role - or are you going to effectively pick two tank trees (I am leaning towards a Deep Blood /...
Forum: Death Knights 02/26/09, 5:17 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
Please read the talents - unless you are planning...

Please read the talents - unless you are planning on tanking in Blood Presence...
Forum: Death Knights 02/24/09, 1:18 PM
Replies: 983
Views: 537,677
Posted By DWeidman
That isn't what I am reading. "...and the ghoul...

That isn't what I am reading.

"...and the ghoul summoned by your raise dead spell is considered a pet under your control. Unlike normal Death Knight ghouls, your pet does not have a limited...
Forum: Death Knights 02/20/09, 3:16 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,879,455
Posted By DWeidman
1. If you are at a spot to min/max - you...

1. If you are at a spot to min/max - you shouldn't be asking this question. Tanks (generally) don't trinket for threat - and those who do don't ask this question.
2. Without specifics about your...
Forum: Death Knights 02/18/09, 3:23 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,879,455
Posted By DWeidman
This isn't the right thread / forum for this kind...

This isn't the right thread / forum for this kind of question. If you have specific questions - PM the more experienced around here with more usable information (link build / armory).
Forum: Death Knights 02/18/09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,879,455
Posted By DWeidman
Def needs to be 535 for heroics (540 for 10/25...

Def needs to be 535 for heroics (540 for 10/25 man) - to be crit-immune.

HP, armor, and avoidance - there is no magic number for those. Don't worry yet (more is better, but if you are just starting...
Forum: Death Knights 02/17/09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
It's 75% until the max is reached. So in your...

It's 75% until the max is reached.

So in your example - S3D - it is going to be the damage max instead of the %.

(better examples above)
Forum: Death Knights 02/06/09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,634,917
Posted By DWeidman
Briefly - The biggest pro for Blood tanking is...

Briefly -

The biggest pro for Blood tanking is for PuGs (I know... *shrug*) - when you don't know what kind of healer you have. A Blood tank always has a 15k heal in his pocket with 3 buttons...
Forum: Death Knights 02/02/09, 2:57 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,879,455
Posted By DWeidman
It isn't better than 2 Heart Strikes (which is...

It isn't better than 2 Heart Strikes (which is what you get with 2 Death runes).

Hope that helps.
Forum: Death Knights 12/23/08, 4:41 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,879,455
Posted By DWeidman
1. It is. Whether it is worth the 4 TP is up...

1. It is. Whether it is worth the 4 TP is up for discussion. I have it (for what it is worth).
2. It does. But it is bugged with AMS at the moment (bad bug too). This was discussed earlier in...
Forum: Druids 11/25/08, 1:10 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,225
Posted By DWeidman
Are you talking about the non-glyphed rip or the...

Are you talking about the non-glyphed rip or the glyphed rip?

I assume (can someone verify?) that nothing scales as well as the glyphed rip assuming the mob lives long enough to see the two extra...
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