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Forum: Warriors 10/26/10, 3:11 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 491,308
Posted By Vitalstatistix
WoL shows two entries for attacks that hit with...

WoL shows two entries for attacks that hit with both weapons (Raging Blow, Whirlwind), one for the MH, the other for the OH. And I'm guessing Teddy was referring to Battle Trance...
Forum: Warriors 10/15/10, 4:21 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 1,348,102
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Arms DPS: 4.0 and Cataclysm

Arms appears to once again be a viable raid spec and worthy of its own thread. Lets kick off discussion with this post from Hellord.
Forum: Warriors 10/15/10, 4:21 PM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 2,539,235
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Fury DPS: 4.0 and Cataclysm

The concurrent discussion of the two (quite different) specs in the sticky threads is becoming hard to follow. Lets split it up and use this thread for topics related to Fury.
Forum: Warriors 10/12/10, 4:13 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 491,308
Posted By Vitalstatistix
You reforge at a 1:1 ratio. However, you can only...

You reforge at a 1:1 ratio. However, you can only reforge 40% of one secondary stat. For example, after reforging an item with 100 haste, you will have an item with 60 haste and 40 hit.
Forum: Warriors 09/07/10, 12:43 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 491,308
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Zodiac, the RB damage equation should use the...

Zodiac, the RB damage equation should use the normalized 2H swing speed of 3.3. The results are directionally correct though, as with Wild Hammer (http://db.mmo-champion.com/i/56131/wild-hammer/), RB...
Forum: Warriors 07/10/10, 9:07 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
As it says in the post right above yours, and in...

As it says in the post right above yours, and in the spreadsheet thread, if you want to factor in the bug you have to toggle it on when you use the spreadsheet. Cell K41.
Forum: Warriors 06/14/10, 2:08 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
This is true if you do not have an expertise...

This is true if you do not have an expertise racial. As an Orc, however, it is slightly more DPS to MH Shadow's Edge and OH heroic Cryptmaker. This would put you at 26/21 expertise, as opposed to...
Forum: Warriors 06/06/10, 7:38 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Would you please explain this part? Also, there...

Would you please explain this part? Also, there was some discussion about this in the spreadsheet thread (http://elitistjerks.com/f81/t37462-warrior_dps_calculation_spreadsheet/p112/#post1645096).
Forum: Warriors 03/23/10, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,672,749
Posted By Vitalstatistix
I'm not sure why you are AoE'ing the ghouls in...

I'm not sure why you are AoE'ing the ghouls in P1. We keep them up to bounce around Necrotic Plague and build it high enough to eventually kill them and the Shambling Horrors. As Fury you may not hit...
Forum: Warriors 02/19/10, 1:51 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Potion of Speed most definitely stacks with...

Potion of Speed most definitely stacks with Bloodlust. And while you can still use it right before combat, another issue to consider is how much of those 15 sec you don't have all your...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/08/10, 5:47 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 160,226
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Hit the mob once with Shadow's Edge equipped to...

Hit the mob once with Shadow's Edge equipped to apply the Shadow's Fate (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=71169) debuff, then you can weapon swap to whatever tanking weapons you use.

EDIT: You're...
Forum: Warriors 01/28/10, 11:55 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
I tried Enrage on this fight and it does not proc...

I tried Enrage on this fight and it does not proc off her Shroud of Sorrows AoE. Weird since Owlkin Frenzy doesn't proc on fights like Festergut but will have ~50% uptime on Blood Queen.
Forum: Warriors 12/31/09, 9:55 AM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
You can also test this on the spreadsheet by...

You can also test this on the spreadsheet by changing your target type from 'General' to 'Undead', and switching enchants. With my gear Scourgebane is an ~8 DPS increase on my OH, a decrease in my...
Forum: Warriors 12/30/09, 6:20 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,672,749
Posted By Vitalstatistix
I posted those because they are the fights...

I posted those because they are the fights Alexxcri asked about, not to mention probably still challenging enough that some guilds would sit certain classes. Mine, and the other posters' point, is...
Forum: Warriors 12/29/09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,672,749
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Check out these Arms parses from WoL. While not...

Check out these Arms parses from WoL. While not as good as Fury on those two fights, its still viable.

Arms - Twin Val'kyr...
Forum: Warriors 12/15/09, 3:57 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Enrage hasn't procced off aoe damage before, so...

Enrage hasn't procced off aoe damage before, so if you are correct then something has changed this patch. Which fights and which boss abilities are you talking about? A log would be helpful too, to...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/12/09, 5:52 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 119,661
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Excess battleground marks now remain in your mail...

Excess battleground marks now remain in your mail for 30 days, instead of the old 24 hours.
Forum: Warriors 12/10/09, 5:18 PM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,185,245
Posted By Vitalstatistix
If you are starting off with a shield equipped,...

If you are starting off with a shield equipped, change the macro to equip the off-hand (slot 17) first. So,

/equipslot 17 Dual-Blade Butcher
/equipslot 16 Dual-Blade Butcher
Forum: Warriors 11/09/09, 2:55 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Do you have a log for the fight that shows this...

Do you have a log for the fight that shows this unusual behavior by cleave? In my experience cleave has never struck a single target more than once. Also unless you are saying that the glyph is...
Forum: Warriors 11/02/09, 1:02 AM
Replies: 2,923
Views: 3,333,375
Posted By Vitalstatistix
True, sometimes 10 STR + 10 AGI + a good socket...

True, sometimes 10 STR + 10 AGI + a good socket bonus will be better than 20 STR. Unfortunately, you can only equip one 49110 at a time, and you already have one in your helm.
Forum: Public Discussion 10/29/09, 6:50 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 246,116
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Check out this thread by...

Check out this thread by Shadowed:
http://elitistjerks.com/f38/t64284-diminishing_return_information_wanted/
Forum: Warriors 10/15/09, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2,923
Views: 3,333,375
Posted By Vitalstatistix
It's probably less that these warriors are...

It's probably less that these warriors are specifically aiming for 263 hit (8%) and more that they stack hit for fights where they exclusively use Cleave over HS. Cleave is far more rage-intensive...
Forum: Warriors 10/08/09, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
For fury 13442 is even worse than 22828, which is...

For fury 13442 is even worse than 22828, which is the worst of the potions in the post you quote above.
Forum: Warriors 09/30/09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,185,245
Posted By Vitalstatistix
From some guy named...

From some guy named Saizul:
http://elitistjerks.com/f81/t37680-depth_fury_dps_discussion/p77/#post1313093
Forum: Warriors 09/29/09, 1:13 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
OK, I played around with different gear setups...

OK, I played around with different gear setups and the phony stats, and you're right, the SEP of haste goes up to about 0.9 close to the white crit cap. However, until you get that last point of...
Forum: Warriors 09/29/09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
While I can't view your link at the moment Webb,...

While I can't view your link at the moment Webb, I too have a hard time believing haste can be worth more than crit at any crit level below the cap. There's some old discussion beginning around here:...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/08/09, 6:43 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,159,630
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Correct me if I'm missing something, but I don't...

Correct me if I'm missing something, but I don't see how the ArP change would increase Cardinal Ruby demand. Demand would either
a) remain relatively stable as players switch from Fractured Rubies to...
Forum: Warriors 08/25/09, 3:56 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
You can also test this on the old spreadsheet by...

You can also test this on the old spreadsheet by adding 2% crit to the dummy stats and toggling off the 4Pc bonus. (Or even comparing 3/5 Cruelty + 4Pc to 5/5 Cruelty. This is less accurate but gives...
Forum: Warriors 08/19/09, 3:59 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,672,749
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Gorrog is referring to Poleaxe Spec increasing...

Gorrog is referring to Poleaxe Spec increasing crit damage with axes and polearms by 5%. Also, crit cap and glancing blows do not directly affect special attacks (I think the 4.8% crit depression...
Forum: Warriors 08/12/09, 2:22 PM
Replies: 2,923
Views: 3,333,375
Posted By Vitalstatistix
I'd argue the Auriaya fight doesn't lend well to...

I'd argue the Auriaya fight doesn't lend well to berserker rage since you have to save it for just before Terrifying Screech and not simply free GCDs.
Forum: Warriors 08/11/09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Clearing out your WDB Cache folder should allow...

Clearing out your WDB Cache folder should allow Edge of Ruin to correctly show 212.3 DPS.

As for the comparison to Ironsoul, EoR is better for Fury but not by much. Assuming SEP's of 1.1 and 0.9 for...
Forum: Warriors 08/07/09, 9:20 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Your log seems to indicate that you were on...

Your log seems to indicate that you were on Kologarn the whole time, Raehza. In my raids we start off on the right arm, switching to him or the left arm only when the right is down. It might be that...
Forum: Warriors 08/04/09, 5:38 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,672,749
Posted By Vitalstatistix
That link only shows Negiva gaining Berserker...

That link only shows Negiva gaining Berserker Stance twice. Unfortunately the link to the actual event log is broken.

If you look at this fight by Qtbankslol...
Forum: Warriors 08/04/09, 2:50 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,672,749
Posted By Vitalstatistix
You should not be stance-dancing to whirlwind....

You should not be stance-dancing to whirlwind. Without looking at these logs no-one can really answer your question. What do you consider "massive"? Bladestorm damage will vary from about 5% for a...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/28/09, 1:07 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 266,754
Posted By Vitalstatistix
According to MMO Champion...

According to MMO Champion (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=74655.0) (and Ferel's post on WowHead), the Heroic versions of those weapons will be tagged as such, and probably have a...
Forum: Warriors 07/15/09, 1:26 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Yeah, without a doubt leave out 46150. The two...

Yeah, without a doubt leave out 46150. The two shoulder pieces are practically identical before factoring in the set bonus. The tier shoulders have 5 more hit and a red socket, the Auriaya shoulders...
Forum: Warriors 07/09/09, 1:56 PM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,185,245
Posted By Vitalstatistix
A note about the spreadsheet that people seem to...

A note about the spreadsheet that people seem to overlook:


Use it to figure out how to gear for each spec. Landsoul has improved it with each iteration and it is a lot better at approximating...
Forum: Warriors 07/07/09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,185,245
Posted By Vitalstatistix
The 19/52 spec you linked above is basically ok,...

The 19/52 spec you linked above is basically ok, but could use a few tweaks. Improved Rend is useless for Fury, except maybe at the start of the fight. It costs too much in terms of rage and GCDs to...
Forum: Warriors 07/05/09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,185,245
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Since 3.0 both melee hit and spell hit use the...

Since 3.0 both melee hit and spell hit use the same hit rating. Your paper-doll values for both are the same. Precision, however, only affects melee hit.

EDIT:
While the two use the same rating, you...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/01/09, 11:42 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 33,023
Posted By Vitalstatistix
NOT 1! ...

NOT 1!

...
Forum: Warriors 06/01/09, 12:41 AM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 2,613,957
Posted By Vitalstatistix
In most cases 45264 would be an upgrade, but you...

In most cases 45264 would be an upgrade, but you have to give us some context to judge how much of an upgrade. Easiest thing would be to use the spreadsheet. Things like how much arp and hit he...
Forum: Warriors 05/19/09, 1:41 PM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,185,245
Posted By Vitalstatistix
I think he was asking whether Shattering Throw...

I think he was asking whether Shattering Throw stacks with itself. I'll double check it myself tonight, but I think there was some discussion in the Arms thread that it does. However with all the...
Forum: Warriors 05/13/09, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2,923
Views: 3,333,375
Posted By Vitalstatistix
While these lists are helpful its starting to get...

While these lists are helpful its starting to get out of hand. Really, its something people can figure out on their own. We'd just end up cluttering the first post with lists for every different race...
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/12/09, 3:46 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 218,106
Posted By Vitalstatistix
I think its safer to upgrade the set pieces first...

I think its safer to upgrade the set pieces first as those are always superior. It can be pretty subjective when it comes to the weapons.
As an orc axes are almost a no-brainer, but in general I...
Forum: Warriors 04/29/09, 1:22 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,672,749
Posted By Vitalstatistix
I hope you mean glyph of rending, not glyph of...

I hope you mean glyph of rending, not glyph of overpower. Even for pvp there a lot of better options.
Forum: Warriors 04/28/09, 6:27 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,185,245
Posted By Vitalstatistix
You're right, I feel like an idiot. It updates...

You're right, I feel like an idiot.
It updates every 30 seconds and the buff then lasts for 30 seconds.
Forum: Warriors 04/27/09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,185,245
Posted By Vitalstatistix
Is anyone still using Indestructible Potion...

Is anyone still using Indestructible Potion before pulls for the AP buff from Armored to the Teeth? I had been for a while, but last night after chugging one and checking my paper doll stats, my...
Forum: Warriors 04/21/09, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2,923
Views: 3,333,375
Posted By Vitalstatistix
They are not inactive, the sheet is probably just...

They are not inactive, the sheet is probably just calculating that you are generating enough rage from white hits plus any other rage-management talents/procs. I might be mistaken, but basically if...
Forum: Warriors 03/16/09, 12:26 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,185,245
Posted By Vitalstatistix
I use Potion of Speed. Based on my current SEP...

I use Potion of Speed. Based on my current SEP values I would say Potion of Speed>Indestructible Potion>Potion of Wild Magic>Insane Strength Potion.
Forum: Warriors 03/09/09, 3:19 PM
Replies: 545
Views: 281,909
Posted By Vitalstatistix
The point in question was that you can't spec...

The point in question was that you can't spec into Titan's Grip and also get one of the weapon specializations.
In regards to your point about shifting our thought process to getting the most DPS, I...
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