Fury/Prot build for TBC

[ima_nerd]

0/31/30
This build uses (or perhaps abuses) the fact that One-Handed Weapon Spec is amazing for DPS to put 30 points into Protection without sacrificing much DPS power. Some slight modifications could be made to the points leading up to it, but the key talents are the 31 point fury base, Defiance, and One-Handed Weapon Spec. Great hybrid build.

I like this build. I disagree with Imp DW (I would rather have Blood Craze and top off Imp BS) but the Prot talents are exactly what I would choose. Not having Deflection seems weird, though. Since... forever... every build I've messed around with has started with 5 points in Cruelty and 5 points in Deflection. However, 10% damage > 5% Parry anyday:)

5/35/21
This build picks up Concussion Blow and then dumps the rest of the points into Precision, Deflection and one other point to float around. It is nice to have those other talents, but those DPS upgrades can't make up for losing the +10% damage of One-Handed Weapon Spec.

That's a build I've considered but, again, different points in Fury.

5/36/20
Same as above, but drop Concussion Blow to max out Improved Battle Shout. I would pick the above build before this one.

20 points in Prot and no Concussion Blow? That's just silly:P

11/36/14, 11/35/15, or 11/31/19
These builds drop either the shield talents, Toughness, or the extra fury talents to pick up Anger Management. Good rage pick-up, but it's tough to lose any of the talents that you have to drop.

Agreed. AM isn't worth it.

As far as protection builds go, I would tend to go with 5/5/41 + 10. After the base 60 points in 5/5/41, the rest of the points are very variable and can be played with to find your favorite mix. :)

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Thanks for all the input. I've got a new build floating around in my head now after looking at all of yours. The main thing is this. Is Precision and 3/5 Deflection > 1h Spec? I don't imagine I'll have all that much +hit gear while tanking so precision could be nice (missed Sunders hurt:() but then again, 10% damage...:wacko:Luckily I'm only level 46 and I won't respec until 62 so I have a lot time to think:lol: