Monthly Archives: April 2011

(Mis)Adventures with Magmaw

We did our first attempts at Heroic Magmaw the other night, and it was definitely interesting. Not only were we learning the new mechanics, but Magmaw even threw us a curve ball by getting pinned out of line out of … Continue reading

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Heroic Zul’Gurub: Tanking Guide

Zul’Gurub was a 20-man raid once upon a time, and now returns as a Heroic 5-man, though fortunately much shorter. Venomancer Mauri, the Snake’s Whisper will be the first thing you encounter and although she has a name, she’s not … Continue reading

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Heroic Zul’Aman: Tanking Guide

Zul’Aman, once a raid instance, now returns as a Heroic 5-man in 4.1 filled with familiar faces as well as new ones. This time you’ll be helping out Vol’jin against the reborn Amani. Since this Heroic is new and some … Continue reading

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Patch 4.1 Coming Soon!

And Blizzard has helpfully put up a feature guide as well as the official patch notes. Hit the link for the full list: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2657803 Changes relevant to tanks are listed below. Of special note is the increased CD on Word of … Continue reading

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Blackwing Descent: Tanking Trash

Blackwing Descent, located up at the top of Blackrock Mountain, is home to Nefarian and his continued experiments in creating a new breed of dragon. After his death years ago, he’s been brought back and ready to confront you with … Continue reading

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Heroic Shadowfang Keep: Tanking Guide

Shadowfang Keep is one of the Classic dungeons that has gotten a facelift for Cataclysm, returning as a Heroic with a new story and new bosses. It’s not a cakewalk either, the new bosses can be pretty challenging (in fact … Continue reading

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Heroic Throne of the Tides: Tanking Guide

The Throne of the Tides in the Abyssal Maw is one of the shortest dungeons, and you can even skip one of the bosses which makes for a quick run through. As you enter, you’ll have to get through a … Continue reading

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Blizzard wants You to Tank (or Heal)

http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2568337 In patch 4.1 we’ll be introducing Dungeon Finder: Call to Arms, a new system intended to lower queue times. Call to Arms will automatically detect which class role is currently the least represented in the queue, and offer them … Continue reading

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4.1.11 Patch Notes, Crabby, and the Tomb of Immortal Darkness

First say hello to Crabby! I’m sure he’s going to be a huge help to Tanks everywhere. And boy, when are they ever going to have the chance to post 4.1.11 patch notes? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! … Continue reading

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