TBC Tanking Statistics and Tips.

[Charpet]

There are some macro's I use to get my accurate Defense statistics.

Avoidance (Parry + Dodge + 5% Base Miss + Defense / Enemy Attack Skill * 0.04)

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/run local d,p,r=GetDodgeChance(),GetParryChance(),GetCombatRating(CR_DEFENSE_SKILL) ChatFrame1:AddMessage(format("Avoidance: %.2f%%",d+p+5+(r/2.367)*0.04,1,0.5,0))

Just Macro that and press it for a read out of your real avoidance.

BlockCap (Block + Parry + Dodge + 5% Base Miss + Defense / Enemy Attack Skill * 0.04)

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/run local b,d,p,r=GetBlockChance(),GetDodgeChance(),GetParryChance(),GetCombatRating(CR_DEFENSE_SKILL) ChatFrame1:AddMessage(format("BlockCap: %.2f%%",b+d+p+5+(r/2.367)*0.04,1,0.5,0))

Macro that for your accurate BlockCap

In TBC if you are a Warrior or a Paladin Tank you need 102.5% BlockCap to up "Uncrushable" If your a paladin using this macro make sure to pop holy shield.

Dodge : Nothing more then mitigates an attack. (Has Diminishing returns)

Parry : Generates Rage, Generates Threat, Makes your next attack happen 20% faster and Mitigates an attack. (Has Diminishing returns)

Block : Mitigates an attack (Has NO Diminishing returns)

How much Defense do I need to be optimal?

In TBC you need exactly 490 Defense to be capped for Boss Level (Level 73) Crit Immunity.

490 Defense = 5.6% Chance to not be crit by a level 73 Mob (Boss caliber) - Defense is still a useful stat past "cap" due to the fact is add's 0.04 to Dodge, Parry, Block for every point.

How much Expertise do I need to be optimal?

In TBE you need exactly 26 Expertise to be capped for Boss Level (Level 73)

26 Expertise = 6.50% chance to not be dodged or parried. Boss level Npc's have 5-6% chance to Dodge or Parry (Not true for every boss but the majority)

Expertise is not useful beyond cap so stacking it is 100% useless.

How much Hit do I need to be optimal?

In TBC tanking with a 1h weapon you only need exactly 126 Hit

126 Hit = 8% Chance to not miss the target. Boss level mobs (Level 73) Have a 8% chance to be missed when using 1h.

Random Stats

20 Strength = 1 Block Value
1 Strength = 2 AP
1 Agility = 2 Armor
1 Stamina = 10 Health (Derp)

Tips :
Try avoiding Gemming / Enchanting for Hit as there are some good gear pieces that give hit that should get you to cap.

Try avoiding Gemming / Enchanting all Stamina. Yes Stam tanks can take a hit but you get hit for more and more often then Well Balances / Avoidance tanks.

Hope this helps

,Charpet that one noob tank.

[Lolzeroxl]

great tips friend

[Charpet]

great tips friend

Glad you like em ;P ^^

[Charpet]

Request move to warrior section. It will get buried and lost in general and I believe this is a helpful guide.

[Devlinaz]

Nice :]
I have read somewhere, that 390 def rate is enough in tbc, is that right?

[Minoas]

I salute the effort that went into making this. I know you've spent a lot of time working on different gears etc. There are indeed many ways to itemze, some are more optimal than others in particular situations.


Greetins Minoas

[Charpet]

Nice :]
I have read somewhere, that 390 def rate is enough in tbc, is that right?

490 =]

[alofok90]

gemming as tank :
* red - 10 parry / 5 agi + 5 hit
* yellow - 10/12 hit
* blue 15/18 stamina

use some expertise stuff like finger,trinket, t6 wrist/belt/feet parts are very nice
proper talents will increase threat/rage aswell