11-23-2005, 12:26 AM
I agree, it's unfortunate that in 40 man raids the hybids are always support/buff/healers. It would be interesting do see them design an encounter otherwise.
Until that changes for a serious number of encounters, the items that drop in 40 man raids should increase your performance in 40 man raids. According to the item budget formula, you would have to trade about 2 points of healing for 1 point all spells, which is probably not worth it.
About Stormrage vs Wildheart, I don't know how to do the math, but I'm pretty sure that 2% crit is better then 21 focus. Also, you could try the AB set, which also provides 2% spell crit.
The ZG set provides 2% crit to wrath and 5% to Starfire.
Until that changes for a serious number of encounters, the items that drop in 40 man raids should increase your performance in 40 man raids. According to the item budget formula, you would have to trade about 2 points of healing for 1 point all spells, which is probably not worth it.
About Stormrage vs Wildheart, I don't know how to do the math, but I'm pretty sure that 2% crit is better then 21 focus. Also, you could try the AB set, which also provides 2% spell crit.
The ZG set provides 2% crit to wrath and 5% to Starfire.