Patch 2.0.10

[Warlock]

Tanked Arc (normal) last night, went pretty smoothly. We're not broken. The promise of forthcoming itemisation is very good news.

[Taelas]

I was under the impression Shield Slam was the highest-threat move we have, especially as our gear levels increase. I think Revenge is the most Rage-efficient, however.

Right, that's what I meant, even if it wasn't what I said. Revenge is the most rage-efficient threat move.

And Warlock, we're definitely not broken. As for the forthcoming itemization... it's a vague promise, one I think they've made before. But it does look good.

[MongoJerry]

I'm glad they made the cooldown on Prayer of Mending 10 seconds instead of the original 20 seconds. Funny that it matches what I suggested. Is a Blizzard developer Lurking?

[Tal]

*The rage normalization equation has been adjusted to grant more rage. The typical warrior should see an increase of 15% to 20% in their rage generation.

I'm really enjoying solo fights now. Slam is no longer a luxury and I have to remember to execute now or have more rage than I can spend. Tanking I've only had issues at the start of the fight this change allows me to thunderclap faster.

*All warriors had their critical strike chance adjusted upward slightly (about 1%).

A minor change and iirc I'm running at around 21% crit at 70 but until more dps gear drops every bit helps. Still miss my 30% crit from my 60 dps days.:)

*"Thunder Clap" is now useable in Defensive Stance. In addition, the tooltip has been adjusted to indicate it causes additional threat.

Wonderful change. Doesn't make tanking multiple mobs ez-mode but I no longer have to sunder each one before a heal to prevent healer peel. If the dps are monkeys they'll still get aggro but the old maxim of you pull it you tank it covers that.

*The cooldown on "Victory Rush" has been removed, and it can now be used up to 20 seconds after killing an enemy.

Meh. Nice having a zero-rage instant attack but any bandaging or eating means you're sitting out the rush.

*"Unbridled Wrath" has been modified so that rather than a fixed chance to grant rage, it has an increased chance when using slower weapons.

Nice change for us old sk00l MS warriors. Now if only Blizzard would add more 2 handed epic swords.:)

*Increased the health bonus from "Commanding Shout" by 50%.

Nice change especially considering the item changes that lowered some tanking gear stats.

*"Improved Battle Shout" talent renamed to "Commanding Presence" and now increases the health bonus from "Commanding Shout" in addition to increasing the melee attack power from "Battle Shout".

Now if I only had IBS again but with picking up the talents that helped me tank I had to skip them.

Overall I'm pleased with the changes. Warriors can breathe a little easier soloing and tanking the massive pulls in TBC instances.:)

[Concillian]

Meh. Nice having a zero-rage instant attack but any bandaging or eating means you're sitting out the rush.

20 sec vs. 15 sec. is the difference between comfortably squeezing a bandage in between grinding for me.

[Mavfin]

20 sec vs. 15 sec. is the difference between comfortably squeezing a bandage in between grinding for me.

Yeah, I'm liking it a lot better, too, and I've got tons of rage now.

[Tal]

20 sec vs. 15 sec. is the difference between comfortably squeezing a bandage in between grinding for me.

You don't pull two or three at a time?:D

[Frag]

You don't pull two or three at a time?:D

Only every 30s when Sweeping Strikes is up. :D

~Frag

[Tal]

Only every 30s when Sweeping Strikes is up. :D

~Frag

Oddly enough I never use sweeping strikes anymore. WW and imp cleave seem to do the trick better. <.<