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List of tanking gear to pick up when just lvl 70

Post by 62677

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Post by Furol

nice, I just want to point out that the neckpiece is from a instance, or rather from a quest completed inside sethekk halls.
other then that its a nice list to get the defense up for instancing

Post by Kramp

Fireguard is pointless to craft, in my opinion. Grom'tor is perfect until you can get Sun Eater or better.

And as for boots, ill prefer this :
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29325

But overall, great list.

Post by Arideni

Although I did this in 2.1, I wouldn't say Fireguard is pointless to craft. I would say OP is making a list for people who want to get a tank suit going, whether or not they upgrade that gear is up to them. I got Grom'tor because it was a stepping stone to better things. Fireguard, a low rank version of the series, outweighs Grom'tor and speaking from experience it made a verynoticeable difference. It also doubles as a good fury weapon (or did at the time) for casual/non-raiders. Sun Eater is only better if you don't have enough defense to freely use Fireguard, imo. That's before even upgrading the weapon to the next version. You want to lessen the jump from normal to heroics...you can do that by obtaining the best gear possible; this maximizes several things, such as your play experience (struggling vs. semi-challenging & fun).

I digress, the actual list is very useful for players who want to look like they know what they're doing before jumping into level 70 content to gear up. It allows you to obtain a lot of the easier solo-quest rewards in a nice, organized fashion.

My only comment concerning that is to type the name of the item with the item link (or use the URL tag) so readers can choose whether or not to click the link (it's time consuming).

Good job! =D

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Post by Ikari

Breastplate of the Warbringer is a good chest for non-Aldor. Jade-Skull Breastplate is also good. Decent chance even Aldor will replace Vindicators with the Jade-Skull. Jade-Skull is in a drop in a 70 instance however. The belt takes 2 level 70 instance runs as well, but at least its a quest: Sha'tari Vindicator's Waistguard. The belt is a good upgrade you'd go for anyways. Not particularly hard to get.

Suppose Fearless Girdle would work. Its on the low level side, but belts with Defense are rather rare it seems.

Theres also two other leg options besides Felsteel (Timewarden's Leggings, Legguards of the Resolute Defender) that are worth mentioning. You can get Timewarden though just Old Hillsbrad I beleive, so it shouldn't be to hard for a new 70 since its a ~65 instance.

Post by Arideni

Fearless Girdle was a really hot belt (from Orebor Harbor quest, in Zangarmarsh)...it was like the only tanking belt reward from 63-69 or something...you'll probably have it unless you craft or get a drop around 70.

If you picked it, that is...it's exceptional!

Post by blademeld

*cough boots cough*
Windroc Greaves
Ascendant's Boots
Bloodguard's Greaves

List of tanking gear to pick up when just lvl 70

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