03-07-2007, 09:45 PM
Quote:Druids still have fewer aggro generation and mitigation skills than a warrior. What the hotfix changed was making lacerate somewhat useful on undead or elemental targets that couldn't bleed--it's still not as good as Sunder Armor on those targets, though. And they made sure that Mangle(bear) kept its snap aggro applications as they nerfed its damage.
Actually, it produces essentially the same amount of aggro - 295 threat from the initial landing and damage tick, plus any extra threat from bleed damage, versus 301 threat for Sunder Armor. Combined with 50% threat bonus on Mangle (there are no Warrior abilities that get a percentage bonus like that), I'm sure your aggro will be fine.
As for mitigation, Blizzard is promising actual Druid tanking itemization, which will significantly boost your damage reduction, as currently most of the epic and high-end blue feral gear is in the perpetual state of identity crisis. Just think how big of an upgrade you can get if you could replace those green items you use for tanking now with actual tanking epics.
Druids will be fine.