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Gnorc
Is some quest/normal instance blue gear enough to begin tanking heroics?
Is def cap required?
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Quest
There is no def cap.
Stop calling it def cap. This is like some sort of disease that can only be cured by thinking.
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JemiS
It's more the defense minimum than the defense cap.
You really need to have at least 535 def, lower HP is much more acceptable than lower defense.
Be aware that being disarmed if a significant portion of your defense is on your weapon can make you open to crits, and hurt quite a lot- I recommend the Titanium Weapon chain to help with this.
I started tanking Heroics at 540 def and 20k hp- it was touch and go depending on the group.
You are well capable of tanking at 535 and 20k hp, but most groups will shy away from taking you, because it makes the run much harder.
I'm still being told I'm 'not geared enough' at 545/24k hp.... A lot of groups are getting spoiled by raid geared tanks these days.
Also, keep in mind that even if it wasn't your fault, you will be blamed for any and all wipes if you are perceived to be 'undergeared'.
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