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Forum: Warlocks 10/17/10, 4:08 AM
Replies: 259
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Posted By faight
Okay wow, adding in Wrath of Air changes things...

Okay wow, adding in Wrath of Air changes things greatly.

With Wrath of Air here are the haste areas you want to avoid:


1.5%-4.7% (impossible to refresh HoG after the first refresh)

15%-23% Time...
Forum: Warlocks 10/17/10, 3:25 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 637,759
Posted By faight
Yes, I was just doing base numbers (1.01 through...

Yes, I was just doing base numbers (1.01 through 50%, incremented haste .01 each time). I didn't account for Wrath of Air; does it affect haste differently, or is it just statically added on top of...
Forum: Warlocks 10/17/10, 3:17 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 637,759
Posted By faight
I did some quick spreadsheet math and it looks...

I did some quick spreadsheet math and it looks like between 8.3-9.9% haste it's impossible to keep up Immolate with Hand of Guldan. The next trouble spot starts at 23% haste, where the time between...
Forum: Death Knights 01/08/10, 5:23 AM
Replies: 2,880
Views: 1,259,698
Posted By faight
I would suggest a castsequence macro if you're...

I would suggest a castsequence macro if you're not using one.

#showtooltip
/castsequence reset=30 Blood Tap, Unbreakable Armor

They're nice because spell #2 won't fire if spell #1 doesn't...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/14/09, 6:34 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 193,431
Posted By faight
My base helpful spell macro as best I can recall...

My base helpful spell macro as best I can recall from memory:

/cast [target=mouseover, help] [help] [target=targettarget, help] [] SpellName

I'm not 100% sure on the syntax but I'm sure you can get...
Forum: Death Knights 12/10/08, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2,157
Views: 1,503,643
Posted By faight
The uses could be two-fold; if the damage of CE...

The uses could be two-fold; if the damage of CE has been improved on the pet (and if you can /cast [target=pet] Corpse Explosion after the patch as well) to fall in line with the damage increase to...
Forum: Death Knights 12/08/08, 1:19 AM
Replies: 2,157
Views: 1,503,643
Posted By faight
For trinkets I prefer to macro them in to a...

For trinkets I prefer to macro them in to a disease starter. Since I normally open with PS -> IT, I macro the first one in to PS. Given that the majority of trinkets are 20 second buffs now they'll...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/05/08, 2:22 AM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,159,682
Posted By faight
I started up a DK when Wrath launched. I took a...

I started up a DK when Wrath launched. I took a few hours after completing the starting area to skill up skinning and herbalism before I hit outlands to give myself some cash and a gathering skill I...
Forum: Death Knights 12/04/08, 4:56 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
I'm pretty sure Rune Strike will proc KM. It...

I'm pretty sure Rune Strike will proc KM. It procs Necrosis and BCB, as proven earlier in the thread. Granted, with low crit in tanking gear this doesn't mean KM is or isn't worth it, but assuming...
Forum: Death Knights 12/03/08, 6:54 AM
Replies: 2,157
Views: 1,503,643
Posted By faight
Does NotD only affect 10 PS/SS after you summon a...

Does NotD only affect 10 PS/SS after you summon a ghoul, or does every PS/SS affect it? I'm confused by the tooltip.

If every PS/SS lowered cooldown by 15 second at 1 point and 30 seconds at points,...
Forum: Death Knights 12/02/08, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2,880
Views: 1,259,698
Posted By faight
Yes. [Fake Edit: Oh holy crap I just realized...

Yes.



[Fake Edit: Oh holy crap I just realized you have no points in Rime. Shame on you. However, I'm too lazy to go back and change all the crap I wrote.]

You have Annihilation but you never OB....
Forum: Death Knights 12/02/08, 6:05 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
It's good to have some input from those with...

It's good to have some input from those with experience, I truly appreciate it. I've been leveling/dpsing/tanking as Unholy so far, and I figured I'd try a change of pace to see how it works out....
Forum: Death Knights 12/02/08, 4:24 AM
Replies: 2,157
Views: 1,503,643
Posted By faight
Until just before beta ended UB was considered a...

Until just before beta ended UB was considered a disease, giving Unholy 4 diseases. Apparently Blizz deemed this too OP and made it a physical effect (I'm pretty sure it can't be Cleansed or Purged,...
Forum: Death Knights 12/01/08, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
So with everyone saying that Blood can't AoE tank...

So with everyone saying that Blood can't AoE tank I took a few looks at the abilities it gets and decided it can definately AoE tank.

With Blood Boil.

As Unholy I've had BB crit for upwards of...
Forum: Death Knights 12/01/08, 5:29 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
AMS is 75% magic damage reduction for 5 seconds,...

AMS is 75% magic damage reduction for 5 seconds, talented it's 100% reduction + permanent 5% less magic damage. The glyph adds 5 seconds to the uptime but increases the cooldown by 15 seconds (so...
Forum: Death Knights 12/01/08, 3:44 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
Abynthe is correct, the amount of expertise...

Abynthe is correct, the amount of expertise listed in DPS threads is for dodge, which is 6%. As I said earlier, parry is much, much higher, theorized around 16% based on WWS parses/etc. DPS doesn't...
Forum: Death Knights 12/01/08, 2:57 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
Basically: When a mob parries their next attack...

Basically:

When a mob parries their next attack comes at most 60% faster. The closer the parry is to the next attack the less impact it has, but when dual-wielding you're constantly attacking. This...
Forum: Death Knights 12/01/08, 2:27 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
Are there any bosses that do elemental damage in...

Are there any bosses that do elemental damage in current raid content along the lines of Hydross/etc? I just realized today that AMS works versus any non-physical melee damage when I accidentally hit...
Forum: Death Knights 11/28/08, 7:50 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,283
Posted By faight
Okay, I respecced blood. Just so you know, if...

Okay, I respecced blood.

Just so you know, if you summon your DRW then wait a half second and cast Hysteria, the DRW casts it on that target too. That's why people are getting doubled up...
Forum: Death Knights 11/28/08, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,283
Posted By faight
I have yet to spec blood (was actually thinking...

I have yet to spec blood (was actually thinking about trying it out this weekend since Unholy is starting to get stale, and since every other DK in my guild is Unholy and we instance together someone...
Forum: Death Knights 11/27/08, 6:14 AM
Replies: 2,880
Views: 1,259,698
Posted By faight
This was never really an issue when I tanked on...

This was never really an issue when I tanked on my paladin, but since we're running with slow 2handers I have to ask:

When we parry, do we get the haste from it still? I know there was a blue post...
Forum: Death Knights 11/26/08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2,157
Views: 1,503,643
Posted By faight
As far as people ressing guildmates with Raise...

As far as people ressing guildmates with Raise Dead: I have yet to be on the receiving end of this, but does the individual get an option to decline the Raise Dead? I remember reading something...
Forum: Death Knights 11/26/08, 4:28 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
Even if you get enough strength to make the 30%...

Even if you get enough strength to make the 30% bonus from Fallen Crusader give you more that 4% parry you have to realize that Fallen Crusader appears to have a 1 PPM rate, which means you're only...
Forum: Death Knights 11/25/08, 9:42 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
I'd drop Desecration and Master of Ghouls and cap...

I'd drop Desecration and Master of Ghouls and cap out Outbreak, Morbidity, and probably Toughness. You might want to consider Dirge as well, RP gained from dirge gives you 500 threat/RP (so with it...
Forum: Death Knights 11/25/08, 9:22 AM
Replies: 2,157
Views: 1,503,643
Posted By faight
Agreed the spec gives little boost to Unholy, but...

Agreed the spec gives little boost to Unholy, but Black Ice does increase Frost Fever damage, thereby increasing the damage it does with Wandering Plague. Regardless, the attack speed boost is not...
Forum: Death Knights 11/25/08, 7:10 AM
Replies: 2,157
Views: 1,503,643
Posted By faight
"Standard" rotation would...

"Standard" rotation would be:

PS-IT-BS-BS-SS-Dump (usually UB)
SS-SS-SS-Dump (Death Coils)

Are you not dumping in your quoted "PS-IT-SS-BS-BS-SSx3"?
Forum: Death Knights 11/25/08, 5:08 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
Having played the last expansion as a Prot...

Having played the last expansion as a Prot Paladin I can say we didn't have any interrupts other than Hammer of Justice then. As of 3.0 I know that HoJ has a "Interrupts spells being cast" bit in the...
Forum: Death Knights 11/25/08, 2:38 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
I'd say two mitigation weapons should be fine for...

I'd say two mitigation weapons should be fine for trash, but against a boss I'd personally prefer a 2hander due to the much lower hitcap required, allowing you to land your attacks for more threat...
Forum: Death Knights 11/24/08, 5:09 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
Another good thing about Shadow of Death: No...

Another good thing about Shadow of Death: No durability loss. Maybe that's only if you explode yourself though, but I have yet to take durability as long as I have the skill, however I always end up...
Forum: Death Knights 11/24/08, 1:41 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
Deathknight Death Knight threat values - TankSpot...

Deathknight Death Knight threat values - TankSpot (http://www.tankspot.com/forums/f200/40485-death-knight-threat-values.html#post113584)

Damage x 1.90

I assume it's again multiplied by Frost...
Forum: Death Knights 11/24/08, 12:54 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
I posted a couple pages back: Necrosis procs off...

I posted a couple pages back:

Necrosis procs off of Rune Strike.

I'm assuming this because it is technically an auto-attack. I'm also assuming that BCB can proc off of it too.

From what I've seen...
Forum: Paladins 11/23/08, 9:04 PM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,849,118
Posted By faight
My intent was not to patronize you. I apologize...

My intent was not to patronize you. I apologize if you misconstrued it as such, and if you feel I have insulted you in any way I do apologize sincerely. I have no issue with my mouse "twitching" and...
Forum: Death Knights 11/23/08, 8:21 PM
Replies: 2,157
Views: 1,503,643
Posted By faight
I personally get 1 point in NotD now, avoiding CE...

I personally get 1 point in NotD now, avoiding CE unless something groundbreaking comes out. Currently using this (http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=jfVMVZZfM0IxckgcoMssut) build for DPS and leveling....
Forum: Death Knights 11/23/08, 7:51 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
I think it mostly comes down to being fluid with...

I think it mostly comes down to being fluid with your abilities, knowing your limitations for taking damage, and knowing your party's composition. If you're dealing with mostly single-target DPS...
Forum: Death Knights 11/23/08, 2:35 AM
Replies: 2,157
Views: 1,503,643
Posted By faight
While soloing I've abused the crap out of my...

While soloing I've abused the crap out of my ghoul in the form of CEing him during AoE instead of using DnD, especially when fighting against humanoids. In an AoE group I use it as long as my ghoul...
Forum: Death Knights 11/23/08, 1:28 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
So I've pretty much decided to go with this:...

So I've pretty much decided to go with this: Talent Calculator - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=j0EZ0xZfghcx0ogc0Mcsut)

But I'm currently sitting with three points I don't know...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/22/08, 11:46 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 193,431
Posted By faight
Does Prowl work in combat? If it does then I...

Does Prowl work in combat? If it does then I recommend the following:

/assist focus
/petautocastoff Spirit Strike
/petautocaston Prowl
/petattack

Then on an ability you use often, and won't use...
Forum: Death Knights 11/22/08, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2,880
Views: 1,259,698
Posted By faight
Personally I'd drop Lichborne and Deathchill to...

Personally I'd drop Lichborne and Deathchill to pick up Gargoyle. Lichborne doesn't seem like it'll give that much of a boost to DPS other than breaking a fear once every three minutes, and...
Forum: Death Knights 11/22/08, 8:57 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
Out of curiosity what is everyone's AoE rotation?...

Out of curiosity what is everyone's AoE rotation? I'm currently doing:

IT > PS > Pest > BB > Blood Tap > DND > UB

Blood Tap immediately activates the Blood Rune and turns it in to a Death Rune,...
Forum: Paladins 11/22/08, 7:38 PM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,849,118
Posted By faight
I use something like this: /cast...

I use something like this:

/cast [target=mouseover, help], [target=harm, targettarget=help], [] Holy Light

I'm not sure on the exact language as I'm not on my WoW computer, but basically it's...
Forum: Death Knights 11/22/08, 9:47 AM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,351
Posted By faight
I just want to state, for the record, that...

I just want to state, for the record, that Necrosis procs off of Rune Strike. I can provide combat logs and screenshots if necessary, but I just double checked it by going outside of New Agamand, Icy...
Forum: Death Knights 11/18/08, 9:11 AM
Replies: 2,880
Views: 1,259,698
Posted By faight
Is that if you're taking hits for a full minute...

Is that if you're taking hits for a full minute or not? When grinding I generally have Bone Shield up, run in and grab mobs, AoE, loot, and the shield is back up before I'm ready to move on to the...
Forum: Death Knights 11/18/08, 6:20 AM
Replies: 2,880
Views: 1,259,698
Posted By faight
Would /cast Mind Freeze; Strangulation or...

Would /cast Mind Freeze; Strangulation or something similar work or does the semicolon require a conditional?

bologne:

I'd go with something like this:
World of Warcraft Europe -> Info -> Classes...
Forum: Death Knights 11/18/08, 2:52 AM
Replies: 2,880
Views: 1,259,698
Posted By faight
I had Master of Ghouls, just so you're aware....

I had Master of Ghouls, just so you're aware. Maybe this only occurs with DK's with Shadow of Death though as that's the only person I've dueled against and used CE to kill them. I haven't gotten a...
Forum: Death Knights 11/18/08, 2:20 AM
Replies: 2,880
Views: 1,259,698
Posted By faight
Thank you, it was most informative. As much as...

Thank you, it was most informative.



As much as I like to I won't be able to get online again until tomorrow night as I work nights and when I get home Maintenance will be running. As this is a...
Forum: Death Knights 11/18/08, 12:23 AM
Replies: 2,880
Views: 1,259,698
Posted By faight
A couple really dumb ones: Does Icy Talons stack...

A couple really dumb ones:

Does Icy Talons stack with Unholy Presence?

Is Howling Blast affect by Impurity?

In unholy if I DND before I put up a disease is the entire duration of DND unnaffected...
Forum: Death Knights 11/17/08, 6:03 AM
Replies: 2,880
Views: 1,259,698
Posted By faight
What is the optimal Unholy AoE rotation as far as...

What is the optimal Unholy AoE rotation as far as both solo grinding and instancing (non-tanking) are concerned? I'm well aware of the single target rotation, but I was curious as to what I should be...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/07/08, 4:04 AM
Replies: 2,980
Views: 1,219,538
Posted By faight
I've been leveling a paladin alt recently. As he...

I've been leveling a paladin alt recently. As he is on a seperate account from my main, I used my main to run him through tons of instances. As we ended our old-world leveling campaign, I finished up...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/01/08, 5:16 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 101,403
Posted By faight
I've run this a few times as an enhancement...

I've run this a few times as an enhancement shaman. Had our share of trouble and sometimes I feel like it would be better if I was replaced with a warlock or mage, but it can still be done.

Setup...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/28/08, 1:41 AM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,708,140
Posted By faight
I'm having a few totem issues with Enhancer. It...

I'm having a few totem issues with Enhancer. It doesn't pick up single kills with the totem UI, and doesn't seem to be picking up when my Grounding totem gets eaten (I don't remember if it did before...
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