DK tank 4.0.1 answers

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Welcome to the DK Tank 4.0.1 index page.

Update for 4.0.3 is over here.

Following is 4.0.1

To help with your transition into the new tanking world, here are some links to key resources in our Forums:

on spec choice
Satorri’s awesome, detailed article on DK Tank 4.0.1
Insolence’s short-form guide to DK Tank 4.0.1
glyphs
diseaseless blood tanking
raid buffs for all classes
reforging
stat rating conversions for L85
how WotLK gear will change with 4.0.1 (eg. you lose bonus armour)
professions
raid lock system

New/changed spells and abilities:

exactly how death strike heal and blood shield work
death strike discussion
dancing rune weapon
rune strike
vengeance
bone shield
blood parasite
dual-wield blood (hint: it sucks)

Known bugs, see latest list here.

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14 comments to DK tank 4.0.1 answers

Donken
October 11, 2010 at 11:57 pm · Reply
Horay, a DK tank 4.0.1 post. I’ve been waiting for this.
Heap
October 12, 2010 at 1:56 pm · Reply
Just curious, why do you list Archaeology on a 4.0.1 post? It’s not coming out until Cataclysm, isn’t it?
- Gravity
  Twitter: gravitydk
  October 13, 2010 at 6:54 am · Reply
  @heap, even the best of us make mistakes
  @vasyl: wtf? Loser.
  - Heap
    October 13, 2010 at 7:35 am · Reply
    Aww. I was getting excited. Thanks for the blog posting, though! I’m a long time lurker and read your posts on a regular basis. Looking forward to the ElitistJerks post!
vasyl
October 13, 2010 at 6:06 am · Reply
guys pls can u tell what i need in new blood tank i mean present ita same frost present???
- Azhure
  October 13, 2010 at 7:48 pm · Reply
  @ Vasyl, Blood presence is the new tanking presence, giving the same bonuses (basically) that frost used to give.
  
  @ Gravity, Remember not everyone comes from an English speaking background or is afforded the level of education that others take for granted — a little understanding and compassion goes a long way.
  - Gravity
    Twitter: gravitydk
    October 13, 2010 at 9:38 pm · Reply
    @Azhure, even people with English as a second or third language can capitalize and avoid internet shorthand, to show some decency.
    - Kurayami (mourning her DW Frost tank spec...)
      October 15, 2010 at 1:36 am
      Agree. Even if I’m a french WoW player, I definitely can’t stand reading these kind of posts, where even the most basics tenets of english language aren’t respected.
Zao
October 15, 2010 at 7:37 pm · Reply
RS change sadly NYI, perhaps make a note on that in the Post.
Bone
October 15, 2010 at 8:24 pm · Reply
Hi,
I am still very new w the Blood tree in general. I was wondering if someone could tell me a priority system for building threat both single target and AOE. Thank you in advance.
Joe
Twitter: Joe_Key
October 15, 2010 at 9:20 pm · Reply
“RS can be used whenever you have RP, if you’re in Blood Presence.”
“Rune Strike still requires avoidance (in the future, it’ll be patched to not require it).”
Just pointing out that these two sentences contradict each other. Great guide overall though!
- Gravity
  Twitter: gravitydk
  October 16, 2010 at 7:09 am · Reply
  Thanks, and updated to show it’s NYI.
Malinaugh - Earthen Ring
October 20, 2010 at 3:36 am · Reply
I’m noticing on my DK and Paladin (both 6k+ Gearscore) that I’m getting critted with about a 1% chance. Anyone else noticing this?
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October 14, 2010 at 2:54 am · Reply
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