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Forum: Death Knights 11/25/11, 6:31 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins Your mindset and logic is just the type of... Your mindset and logic is just the type of problem that I am referring to. Nothing about my post was useless. The post is telling people like you that you're uneducated and need to stop posting...

Forum: Death Knights 11/25/11, 3:42 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins So many people commenting on things they are... So many people commenting on things they are unaware about. It would be quite beneficial for the DK tanking community as a whole if people didn't say things that are nothing but unfounded...

Forum: Death Knights 11/22/11, 3:43 AM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins What? No. Not only will it be -viable-, it will... What? No. Not only will it be -viable-, it will probably be -optimal- in some cases. How is using that weapon the same as dual wielding current 1h's with FC rune on time? You're losing either 4%...

Forum: Death Knights 11/01/11, 5:44 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins I will agree that an absorb mod is mandatory if... I will agree that an absorb mod is mandatory if you're going to be serious about tanking on a DK. There are many diff ones out there from what I have heard/read. You can see the one I use in the...

Forum: Death Knights 10/18/11, 4:59 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins Perfect example as to boss hits continuing to... Perfect example as to boss hits continuing to scale and DK's still not having any type of "cap" to compensate. As I referenced earlier, T11 we were optimal, T12 we were workable, and T13 is not...

Forum: Death Knights 10/18/11, 1:02 AM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins Don't forget, we're getting a 20% ap buff thru... Don't forget, we're getting a 20% ap buff thru Abombs Might, so it will be a gain even with the coefficient nerf.

Forum: Death Knights 10/13/11, 10:06 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins http://i.imgur.com/lQ31B.jpg JC is already... http://i.imgur.com/lQ31B.jpg JC is already buffed on PTR

Forum: Death Knights 10/13/11, 1:57 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins The thread I linked earlier has a ton of good... The thread I linked earlier has a ton of good insight involved in regards to where we are currently and what is happening going forward into t13. I wanted to copy and paste some of what is listed...

Forum: Death Knights 10/12/11, 2:24 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins Not that I dislike our current 2pc, but I can see... Not that I dislike our current 2pc, but I can see situations where it is less than optimal. If they want it to be equal and consistent with the other tank classes, the best solution would be to...

Forum: Death Knights 09/25/11, 2:14 AM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins No. As far as all of the 2 set bonuses, ours... No. As far as all of the 2 set bonuses, ours is hands down the best and most amount absorbed and arguably done at the time when you need it the most (when you're low hp). However, it is still...

Forum: Death Knights 08/31/11, 5:33 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins My whole point is there isn't really going to be... My whole point is there isn't really going to be a situation where you're going to be able to 'exploit' the shield stacking (ie having 2-3+ misses in a row, consistently) unless its a fight with some...

Forum: Death Knights 08/31/11, 4:24 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins The DS change the way they're making it is better... The DS change the way they're making it is better than forcing it to always connect. It's not 'exploitable' in most every situation, but rather a decent buff. Like I said, the odds of you...

Forum: Death Knights 08/31/11, 3:34 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins Blade Barrier change: A change to give us more... Blade Barrier change: A change to give us more passive mitigation w/o having to monitor as much. Don't like it, but everyone knew some changes were coming down to make the class less...

Forum: Death Knights 08/29/11, 2:48 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins Also, a few quick links to clear up any confusion... Also, a few quick links to clear up any confusion about WHY you pick up Lichborne: TLDR: If you're serious about endgame progression and playing a Blood DK, spec it.

Forum: Death Knights 08/29/11, 2:26 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins Firelands Blood DK fight guide Fight Quick Tips section: I know I have read about some people saying my initial post was more of a "How to tank Heroic Rag on a DK" and "Rag is a gimmick fight because its the only 'true' tank...

Forum: Death Knights 08/19/11, 8:19 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins We used two initially because they were both prot... We used two initially because they were both prot paladins for an additonal AD and Dsac. It also helped to have the 2nd tank picking up the cats to ease healing requirements (also for allowing...

Forum: Death Knights 08/19/11, 5:40 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins Usually I try to avoid arguing with people who... Usually I try to avoid arguing with people who don't understand all of the variables in what they are trying to make a point on, but sometimes I guess it just gets to the point that I can't turn...

Forum: Death Knights 08/18/11, 10:01 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins I don't think that is still an option. I think... I don't think that is still an option. I think it was hotfixed a few months back or something, I haven't see it happen in a long long time.

Forum: Death Knights 08/18/11, 7:14 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins For some of you who seem to think it is just... For some of you who seem to think it is just amazing healing that allows me to think and say the things I am stating, I would just like to point out a few following tidbits of...

Forum: Death Knights 08/18/11, 2:10 PM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins Blood DK tanking in 4.2 So the time has come. ... Blood DK tanking in 4.2 So the time has come. Now that Rag is finally dead, progression is over, and our small break was enjoyed I guessed it was time to sit down and give my input on this entire...

Forum: The Dung Heap 08/15/11, 3:28 PM

Replies: 30,103 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,883,163 Posted By riggins *reserved *reserved

Forum: Death Knights 07/27/11, 3:06 AM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins I plan on giving a much more in depth post about... I plan on giving a much more in depth post about Blood DK's and their current status once progression is over for us, but I did want to chime in here about trinket selection since I see it is a...

Forum: Death Knights 07/02/11, 2:59 AM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins Actually, you're wrong. Horn of Winter increases... Actually, you're wrong. Horn of Winter increases your parry (moreso now than pre 4.2 since Str = more parry return) MotW / Kings = the same. It's like a 1% total gain which is worth mentioning.

Forum: Death Knights 04/14/11, 5:37 PM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins I'm fairly certain its a buff. It's currently at... I'm fairly certain its a buff. It's currently at 15% afaik. And yes, we need the buff. They are going to have to re-balance quite a bit come next tier anyways. Seeing as how avoidance will be...

Forum: Death Knights 04/07/11, 5:17 PM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins It is better if you're going for mastery. I just... It is better if you're going for mastery. I just forgot to update the initial post until you just mentioned it. Thanks for the reminder.

Forum: The Dung Heap 04/03/11, 1:21 PM

Replies: 30,103 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,883,163 Posted By riggins So, other than the fact you're oblivious to the... So, other than the fact you're oblivious to the point I'm making/have made here, you're curious as to why I didn't death strike (which can be missed/dodged/parried) instead of using something that is...

Forum: Death Knights 04/03/11, 11:36 AM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins Did you ever stop to think that maybe I didn't... Did you ever stop to think that maybe I didn't drop below 30% BECAUSE I used Lichborne in some of those situations? I understand it may be a weird concept for you to not save LB or other cds until...

Forum: Death Knights 04/02/11, 5:25 PM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins To try and keep this as constructive as possible... To try and keep this as constructive as possible while illustrating a point; I don't see the logic in linking farm content parses to try and explain the efficiency/legitimacy of a cooldown on...

Forum: Death Knights 04/01/11, 8:08 PM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins I guess you missed the part where I referenced... I guess you missed the part where I referenced 'progression'. Every fight you just listed plus many more are not nearly as hard due to either nerfs or outgearing the encounters. Don't confuse me...

Forum: Death Knights 04/01/11, 1:51 AM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins That's the entire point of picking it up. There... That's the entire point of picking it up. There ARE times where you are going to need a 50-60k heal in raids and instead of just sitting there and taking a potentially lethal hit from the boss. You...

Forum: Death Knights 03/31/11, 11:42 PM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins I really don't understand how every few weeks I... I really don't understand how every few weeks I see people posting about how 'bad / worthless / clunky / expensive / non-conducive / etc' that Lichborne is. Here's the deal: -Like you even said in...

Forum: Death Knights 03/09/11, 2:05 PM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins Log browsing is a huge part in making yourself a... Log browsing is a huge part in making yourself a better tank/player. Everyone should be familiar with knowing how to breakdown cd/buff/debuff uptime and such. As far as the question above: Just...

Forum: Death Knights 02/21/11, 6:38 AM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins Before the rolling Blood shield, this happened... Before the rolling Blood shield, this happened more more often than it does now. Previously I would ensure the current Blood Shield would be consumed before applying a new one. Now, since they...

Forum: Death Knights 02/19/11, 11:51 PM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins Any way this goes, you're not going to be capped.... Any way this goes, you're not going to be capped. Even if you hit cap (8% hit) and remove dodges from the combat table (6.5% exp) you're still going to be getting parries out the ass. Like I said...

Forum: Death Knights 02/18/11, 3:05 PM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins With the gear/spec/glyph/itemization summary, I... With the gear/spec/glyph/itemization summary, I wanted to go over a quick overview for each boss. I know there is a huge range of guild progression out there so I will go over a few things from each...

Forum: Death Knights 02/17/11, 6:16 PM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins Ok, well I guess it's time to address this... Ok, well I guess it's time to address this thread. I've put off making this post until the progression race was over, but I haven't gotten around to it until now. It seems quite a lot of debate is...

Forum: Death Knights 12/03/10, 5:51 AM

Replies: 830 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 2,314,040 Posted By riggins ??? Either I'm missing something or you tested... ??? Either I'm missing something or you tested this in a way earlier build that was later changed. It def refunded RP everytime I used it the last month or so on Beta, regardless of OH (ie testing...

Forum: Death Knights 12/01/10, 3:21 AM

Replies: 724 Blood | DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 1,145,641 Posted By riggins ***Updated 110829*** ***The 4.2/T12 write up is... ***Updated 110829*** ***The 4.2/T12 write up is BELOW this one, scroll down*** -Blood DK in Tanking Cataclysm, T11 and T12- Ok, well I guess it's time to address this thread. I've put off making...

Forum: Death Knights 11/26/10, 3:06 PM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins What are some of the variables in this. Ie. ... What are some of the variables in this. Ie. How much runic were you sitting at for the DS modifier? Were diseases up for the HS modifier?

Forum: Death Knights 11/26/10, 3:03 PM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins I don't think thats optimal. The thing is you... I don't think thats optimal. The thing is you don't need to be sitting at 100rp the entire time 'just incase'. RP is not that hard to come by, especially with 2/3 or 3/3 SoB. Use RS as often as...

Forum: Death Knights 11/26/10, 3:32 AM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins No. You really only pool RP for the following... No. You really only pool RP for the following three things: Death Pact / DRW / LB. Other than that, you should be using rune strike as often as possible to get RE procs/threat/dmg output. I...

Forum: Death Knights 11/25/10, 2:12 PM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins Wall of text inc. This is a surprising debate... Wall of text inc. This is a surprising debate tbh, and I'm hoping this squashes it completely: What? At no point do you need to say 'stop healing me, im going to heal myself'. Thats pretty...

Forum: Death Knights 11/25/10, 9:26 AM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins I'm not sure what to tell you. I don't like... I'm not sure what to tell you. I don't like saying things are a 'must' as far a talents go anymore than someone else. Flexibility and such are important and healthy for the game. At the same time,...

Forum: Death Knights 11/25/10, 9:06 AM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Beta - (English)... World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Beta - (English) Forums -> Vengeance and why it's broken (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=27750115440&sid=2000) ^Best sums up Vengeance and all...

Forum: Death Knights 11/25/10, 8:57 AM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins I think you may be in the wrong... I think you may be in the wrong thread. Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.0.1] http://elitistjerks.com/f72/t105485-cataclysm_dk_endgame_tanking_4_0_1_a/ I don't give a shit about 5 mans, trash, or...

Forum: Death Knights 11/25/10, 8:35 AM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins Yes, that is a variable I forgot to include, but... Yes, that is a variable I forgot to include, but even adding Mind Freeze to the list doesn't even come close to outweighing the survival gained thru having Lichborne in your spec. In that same...

Forum: Death Knights 11/25/10, 8:01 AM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins This is where you are off base completely. Every... This is where you are off base completely. Every one of those above options aren't giving you much, if any, survivability gain and even a horrible threat/dmg gain from the pts spent. Lets look at...

Forum: Death Knights 11/25/10, 4:58 AM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins What would you be putting those 5pts into? Look... What would you be putting those 5pts into? Look at your options: Blood Caked blade / Crimson Scourge / max epidemic (which you still have 2/3 in the spec I listed) / Virulence / Morbidity. None...

Forum: Death Knights 11/24/10, 6:46 PM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins Don't have an exact value for the pre 4.0.3a dmg... Don't have an exact value for the pre 4.0.3a dmg reduc. I try and randomly tank screenshots of my char stats to reference things like this, but I didn't have one of the actual tooltip value >< I...

Forum: Death Knights 11/24/10, 6:25 PM

Replies: 365 old Cataclysm DK endgame tanking [4.x] Views: 736,619 Posted By riggins Hmm, I didn't catch this in any patch notes (did... Hmm, I didn't catch this in any patch notes (did I miss something?). As you can see below, thats quite a huge drop off in armor and I'm fairly certain there arent in differences in the gear other...

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