For those of you that haven't read Skandranon's guide, do not post replies to this thread; it's exclusively for the guide itself. I'll have a comment thread up for comments and feedback, as well as for notification when I update the guide, and whatever else comes up.
Overview
Many people believe that Protection Warriors are ineffective in PvP combat, and this guide is here to help dispel that rumor. This guide is only geared towards PvP, and will not elaborate on PvE concepts. Additionally, this guide assumes the reader has an accurate and competent grasp of basic Warrior concepts (including jousting and Fear-Aidâ¢), and will not take the time to explain Warrior skills and talents. The guide covers race selection, since activated racial abilities (and some passive racial abilities) can drastically alter the outcome of some battles; this guide will also cover equipment and what to expect in PvP, assuming both the Warrior (and/or his party) and the opposition are geared in UBRS blues. Many believe UBRS blues to be the last point in PvP, gear-wise, where all classes are still in relative balance. Additionally, non-raiding and casual players will likely be restricted to gear of that level (and possibly ZG-level blues and purples, which will be covered in later updates), thus making a guide assuming that readers will be geared in BWL purples rather pointless for them. In UBRS-level PvP, there is nothing that affects the outcome of a battle more than personal skill at playing the class; this guide cannot replace or even mitigate the impact of personal skill, but instead will help its readers gain valuable knowledge that can be used to further their own skills, whether they use the information gained to play or defeat Protection Warriors in PvP.
Table of Contents
I. Racial Abilities
- A. Alliance Races
- B. Horde Races
II. Talents
III. Equipment and Professions
- A. All-Purpose Equipment
- B. Anti-Melee Equipment
- C. Anti-Caster Equipment
- D. Enchantments
- 1. Armor Enchants
- 2. Weapon Enchants
- E. Production Professions
- 1. Blacksmithing
- 2. Engineering
- 3. Alchemy
IV. PvP Basics
V. Battlegrounds PvP
- A. Warsong Gulch
- 1. Offense
- 2. Defense
- B. Arathi Basin
- C. Alterac Valley
VI. Credits and Acknowledgements
Overview
Many people believe that Protection Warriors are ineffective in PvP combat, and this guide is here to help dispel that rumor. This guide is only geared towards PvP, and will not elaborate on PvE concepts. Additionally, this guide assumes the reader has an accurate and competent grasp of basic Warrior concepts (including jousting and Fear-Aidâ¢), and will not take the time to explain Warrior skills and talents. The guide covers race selection, since activated racial abilities (and some passive racial abilities) can drastically alter the outcome of some battles; this guide will also cover equipment and what to expect in PvP, assuming both the Warrior (and/or his party) and the opposition are geared in UBRS blues. Many believe UBRS blues to be the last point in PvP, gear-wise, where all classes are still in relative balance. Additionally, non-raiding and casual players will likely be restricted to gear of that level (and possibly ZG-level blues and purples, which will be covered in later updates), thus making a guide assuming that readers will be geared in BWL purples rather pointless for them. In UBRS-level PvP, there is nothing that affects the outcome of a battle more than personal skill at playing the class; this guide cannot replace or even mitigate the impact of personal skill, but instead will help its readers gain valuable knowledge that can be used to further their own skills, whether they use the information gained to play or defeat Protection Warriors in PvP.
Table of Contents
I. Racial Abilities
- A. Alliance Races
- B. Horde Races
II. Talents
III. Equipment and Professions
- A. All-Purpose Equipment
- B. Anti-Melee Equipment
- C. Anti-Caster Equipment
- D. Enchantments
- 1. Armor Enchants
- 2. Weapon Enchants
- E. Production Professions
- 1. Blacksmithing
- 2. Engineering
- 3. Alchemy
IV. PvP Basics
V. Battlegrounds PvP
- A. Warsong Gulch
- 1. Offense
- 2. Defense
- B. Arathi Basin
- C. Alterac Valley
VI. Credits and Acknowledgements
ArrayPaladins were not meant to sit in the back of the raid staring at health bars all day, spamming heals and listening to eight different classes whine about buffs.[/quote]
The original Heavy Metal Cowâ¢. USDA inspected, FDA approved.
The original Heavy Metal Cowâ¢. USDA inspected, FDA approved.