Death Knight tank specs

I have written a lot of articles on Death Knight tanking, below is a sample selection from the 175+ posts at pwnwear. Alternatively you can see a complete list in the DK tank category or go to the site-wide index page.

Tank specs

Which is the best tank spec in 3.3? My opinion post.

Spec details on each:

Patch Blood Frost Unholy
3.3 blood 3.3 Frost 3.3 2H spec here or dual-wield

and Improved Icy Talons specs

on weapon speed effect on threat

on expertise with DW, and parry haste

 Unholy tanking 3.3.
3.22 Deep blood Deep frost two-handed Deep unholy no-reaping
3.22 three alternative blood specs; one for survival, threat and heroics. dual-wield frost tanking
bad specs Dreadplate blood (bad) Unholy-Vot3W (bad)

Other posts on 3.3, see this listing.

Rotation and priorities are here for all specs.

Not sure which tree to choose? I have some advice. How does blood and frost’s threat compare?

Gear and stats

I worked out the equivalency points (stat weightings) to maximise threat.

How to choose the best tank weapons for survival.

My guide to being less squishy, and using all the tanking tools of a DK.

Note Icecrown Raid boss mostly have parry-haste off, so expertise is not a big deal!

A gear list of items from only emblems or gold and the new 3.3 BOP gear.

Also, the best food buffs for tanks will help.

> You might also browse all posts in this category.

Other tanking info

Related posts which readers have found useful include:

Levelling a Death Knight

I wrote a guide including the specs in unholy, frost or blood you can level up with.

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