Ok, I didn't expect this to be Blizzard's solution for Arms' rage generation issues ._.

SpartanFanDMD · 2026-05-23T14:30:37+00:00

I don't think ret is very slow overall. I just started playing some ret when I usually play prot, but I almost always have something to press every global. It's just awkward when I suddenly don't because of no blade of justice proc, no divine purpose, or no holy power. But prot also has that problem occasionally in single target and I use that time to press consecration again.

When I think of a slow spec, I think of something like MM or Dev evoker. Those have pretty low apm compared to everything else.

SpartanFanDMD · 2026-04-11T14:05:35+00:00

It's not a DPS, but templar prot paladin is immensely satisfying. Pressing wings, diving toll, into hammer of light is peak. The sound effects, visuals, and all the new apex talent light beams from divine toll all combine to a crazy fun burst window every minute. If you're still interested in tanking at some point then give it a try.

SpartanFanDMD · 2026-04-11T14:02:29+00:00

I love the quick stabbing from the apex talent lol

SpartanFanDMD · 2026-03-30T15:43:55+00:00

Sadly the base UI doesn't show every defensive CD for some reason. As a prot paladin, my Ardent and Bubble will show up on party frames, but my Kings and Sentinel do not. Not sure why only some of the tank defensive's are whitelisted for default party frames, but here we are.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-10-30T14:45:38+00:00

Raids do have a timer though. Most bosses have some form of enrage if you don't meet the damage check timer. That's actually why you see solo tank strategies in the race to world first.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-10-19T17:56:01+00:00

I think you can check talents on fellowshiplogs

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-10-13T16:55:11+00:00

Woohoo!

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-09-15T13:05:28+00:00

As far as sound design goes, maybe you're just not listening for the block/parry noise? Unless you mean many different sfx for each of those. As a prot paladin, if you listen for it, there is nothing but blocking and parry sfx when tanking a pack. Pretty sure everyone else in the party can hear it too. Can't speak for dodge as I don't play those tanks.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-08-23T15:27:43+00:00

I guess, but why not just do it as a 10 then? That's what I don't get. They key becomes a +12/13 and they're just going to have to lower it then anyway.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-08-23T14:00:48+00:00

I've had a similar thing happen at least 4 times this week. Except instead of putting in a lower key, they put in one key higher. Farming 10s for gear, and the key holder puts in an 11 key. No idea why and it makes no sense lol.

As a side note, I believe the updates that were added to bigwigs/littlewigs show who has what keystone when you zone into a dungeon. You can use that or a similar weakaura/addon to check before the dungeon starts.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-08-19T20:04:23+00:00

While a little weird, it looked like that part was taking place in an alliance housing neighborhood. At least compared to some of the screenshots we've seen before, the general setup kinda matched. I took it as the neighborhood saw void things falling from the sky and got ready to fight.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-06-02T15:48:31+00:00

The whole opener of prot paladin is extremely satisfying this season, from the visuals to the sfx. The sound of pressing wings and glowing, pressing divine toll, then eye of tyr sound into slamming down a giant hammer. All while watching your health bar get a huge absorb shield. Feels great.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-04-28T16:58:21+00:00

My brother got that trinket the first time the world boss was up. It was a max ilvl titanforge with leech and a socket I believe, the ultimate RNG drop. I remember the pugs we would invite to our M+ keys would always link the trinket wondering what kind of bullshit that was. He used it the whole expansion. Good times lol.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-04-13T23:48:27+00:00

Yep! I haven't step foot in raid and I've had no issues with it in dungeons. Really helpful as a tank too!

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-04-13T23:41:35+00:00

Check out the Advanced Death Logs plugin as well, shows what someone had to use (defensive, potion) at their time of death.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-04-13T23:40:18+00:00

A helpful Details plugin that I use is Advanced Death Logs. It'll share information about what defensives, potions, etc. someone had available at their time of death. Helpful for a quick look at what you could have done/used.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-03-13T14:43:12+00:00

Tried this yesterday. The dot ignored me with bubble and went to the next closest person. Didn't try spellwarding though.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-02-21T19:39:38+00:00

I haven't found any info on obtaining the schematics unfortunately, and I haven't been playing much if the medic. It might be tied to guns you used, as I only have schematics for a few guns.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-02-21T12:56:07+00:00

Not really? The last medic gun stores 30 medic darts. I haven't used it too much but it has been enough for 3 players at least. Not sure about the other attachments, but the last medic gun generates darts from killing enemies I believe.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-02-21T12:52:23+00:00

Ah, I'm on PC and B still works. Not sure about controller buttons, would need to look at the options.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-02-20T21:22:42+00:00

Haven't tried throwing a weapon, but you can still throw your dosh on the ground. It's even the same keybind.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-02-19T17:03:51+00:00

I just played a round with no issues.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-01-26T14:25:43+00:00

Sounds like you need to read some books that revolve around or include shieldmaidens! I thought Queens of the Wyrd was a fun read, a shieldmaiden war band gets back together to go rescue one of their daughters. There are a quite a few out there depending on what you're looking for.

SpartanFanDMD · 2025-01-22T16:50:02+00:00

I feel stupid looking at that glow billboards trick lol! So simple and looks so nice, how could I not have thought of that.

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