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What's the leveling spec nowadays?
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Post by
Koper
I've already leveled a few death knights, always as blood since it seemed perfect for this purpose.
Now I wanted to level another one but imagine my surprise when I saw blood turned into a tanking tree! =( Is it still a good leveling spec? What's the best one for
solo play
that will allow me to level as fast as possible?
Post by
sfagias
Blood is still perfectly viable to level your DK, however I found Frost 2H to be awesome. I had a blast leveling my DK as 2H Frost and it was very fast and easy.
This Blog entry basically explains everything
.
2H Frost combines high burst, high move speed, both on mount and on foot and good damage output which are vital for lvling and no other specc has all of these together.
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Post by
apocalypsa
I prefer blood as it is perfectly viable without diseases, and thus has more burst. It is also easier to solo as blood, and instant ques are never a problem.
Post by
Orranis
Frost trumps only for the DPS specs, as Unholy requires more ramp-up and doesn't have access to Pale Horse, but between Blood and Frost it really depends on your play-style. Blood has almost no downtime, never has to eat, and can chain-pull mobs for maximum efficiency, as well as being capable at soloing Elites. Frost has a faster mount speed, can't pull too many mobs but can take down each mob incredibly quickly,
Post by
Pyreth
I find that Frost works just as well for soloing elites. As long as you keep your gear up to date while leveling frost has little to no down time.
If you find that you need that extra burst for healing as frost pick up the
Charred Glyph
.
Post by
sfagias
The reason Frost has little downtime is because of Lichborne and raise-sacrifice ghoul. When I leveled as frost I used those two so much to solo elites and heal up after I needed the heal that made the downtime obsolete.
But as people already said it is basically a choice of preferance and play-style.
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Post by
apocalypsa
Blood kills faster because it works without diseases. You can also kill more mobs at once, solo better and you can tank a dungeon once in a while(which is quite good xp if theres any quests for it)
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Post by
MrSCH
I think Blood is good if your opponents aren't.
Whoops, thread derailed. Blood and Frost are the best for leveling, Unholy is still a little squishy.
Post by
mistadabolina
i used blood with unholy as os. always died as unholy since i couldnt make the big pulls as i did with blood =)
unholy due to the movement speed and the fun ghouls/pets etc but if i had to do it again i would go blood i guess.
Post by
Orranis
I think Blood is good if your opponents aren't.
Whoops, thread derailed. Blood and Frost are the best for leveling, Unholy is still a little squishy.
Wtb Tank Tank.
(Cookies if you get the referenece).
Post by
MrSCH
I think Blood is good if your opponents aren't.
Whoops, thread derailed. Blood and Frost are the best for leveling, Unholy is still a little squishy.
Wtb Tank Tank.
(Cookies if you get the referenece).
No cookie for me, heh.
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Post by
Janrela
Blood is the only leveling spec anybody needs.
You can go 2H frost at around 70 and keep pace with blood, if you want to be a unique snowflake.
Post by
Victarious
2H Frost is the only leveling spec anybody needs.
You can go blood and keep pace with 2H frost, if you want to play it safe.
See? I can make inflamatory statements too.
The ACTUAL truth is that DKs are very powerful at lower levels and any spec will serve. Frost, though literally moves faster, which can be a time saver. Frost is also completely capable of soloing elites and handling several mobs at once.
But I guess I'm just one of those "unique snowflakes" who prefers leveling faster.
See? I can make inflamatory statements too.
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