Right before the raid invite i got the last Emblems of Frost and bought my tier 10 gloves. This gave me the 2-setbonus and the opportunity to try out my Anti-Magic/AoE Unholy spec in a live raid environment.

On a side note: i am not a big fan of theorycrafting, all numbers, spreadsheets and simulations gives me headache. I rather go out and try things until they make or brake.

The setup:
1: 2-setbonus from Tier10 gave me 20% stronger Death & Decay
2: On top of that; Death & Decay-glyph gave me 20% stronger Death & Decay
3: Unholy-spec to boost AoE-damage

First field test - Icecrown Citadel 25-man:
Wow! The gear setup and spec simply pwned on the raid trash. I finally feel that i can keep up with the paladins in AoE-threat, but the best part is that i don’t have to tab around like a maniac on amphetamine to keep threat on each individual mob.

AoE-tanking fights like Gunship Battle (add portals) and Lady Deathwhisper became easy as hell compared to previous runs with Blood/DW Frost. Pure win!

I even tried the spec on Festergut since it’s a magic heavy fight. I was a bit worried about the single target threat, but since we run with good rogues (i love you!) that always Tricks n Trade the tanks, threat was not an issue at all. I felt that improved Anti-Magic Shell and Anti-Magic Zone where lifesaving with all the shadow damage flying around. Especially during the third inhale when Festergut gains 90% attack speed and damage.

Second field  test - Heroic dungeons:
Big chain pulls has never been easier. It’s paladin-easy! Pure love.

January 07, 2010, 6:01am | Leave a comment: Comments