tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20292755.post6182333435084369297..comments2024-01-04T02:49:23.470-08:00Comments on Blessing of Kings: Ask Coriel: Prot/Ret ViabilityRohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09090769681887119989noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20292755.post-64886075419734853052009-06-04T09:19:22.452-07:002009-06-04T09:19:22.452-07:00Actually though, I have been experimenting with pr...Actually though, I have been experimenting with prot PvP a bit, with a mix of pvp and pve epics. I use a rogue dps sword, and stack strength, block, and dps stats. Probably not ideal gear, as it's just a hobby, but not too shabby.<br /><br />DPS is actually pretty decent--7-9k crits with SoR, and 4k crits with HotR. On a dummy I pull about 2200 unbuffed (not great, I know). I think I would work best in a 5v5 where you just go harass the healer(s) with the silence on Avenger's Shield and imp. HoJ.<br /><br />I was very tough--often able to handle 2v1 or 3v1 melee groups in WG or BGs, but any kiting/CC class just OWNED me. Once I'd blown trinket, bubble, and HoF, I could basically be ignored.<br /><br />Though we have improved a bit from 3.0, we'd still need some major tools to be viable for anything but a very specialized role. I particularly agree with the mobility point of Dorgol above.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03810858979281766801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20292755.post-91183678161393986492009-06-03T15:00:11.265-07:002009-06-03T15:00:11.265-07:00Ugh, Creed.Ugh, Creed.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03810858979281766801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20292755.post-56856302148558334062009-06-03T07:52:20.610-07:002009-06-03T07:52:20.610-07:00I've done some PvP in a Prot spec... and it CA...I've done some PvP in a Prot spec... and it CAN be a ton of fun. Having 3 melee beat on you while you avoid 70% of it is a blast.<br /><br />My problem, though, is that I rarely felt like a threat to anyone. Partially because I was in blues and a few heroic epics so my damage was really low. But also because I didn't bring to the fight the things a Prot Warrior would bring.<br /><br />No Shockwave. No Warbringer. No Spell Reflect. No Shield Slam (dispel) or Shield Bash (Silence). My mobility was non-existant (you don't understand the power of Charge, Intercept, and Intervene until you don't have them anymore).<br /><br />Is it fun? Sometimes.<br />Is it really a viable option? Not really.Dorgolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12936803721440329897noreply@blogger.com