Will DK + 4 Shamans be more or less viable than Pally + 4 Shamans?

[knopstr]

I haven't seen a thread on this. If there is one, I apologize.

I'm currently running a 5 shaman team. I would love the ability to swap a tank in for fun and as it seems most people (not all) run a pally tank. I didn't receive a beta invite and as such have 0 exp with how well a DK tanks.

Accepting all comments and suggestions.

[Meeo]

I persoanlly did not play my DK in Beta that much, only up to 68, but based on the abilities there will be similar aspects, except i still find consecrate highly superior for multiple mob tanking, even in beta. But i havnt not viewed and of the recent changes to DK beta in the last few weeks.

[Svpernova09]

i haven't spent *a lot* of time in beta, but from what I did see DKs make pretty good tanks, I don't think it will really matter. A friend's DK was tanking Ramps / BF / UB / SP as well as my feral druid was at that level range 60-64ish. With the recent tank changes that went live (unlimited targets getting hit with Swipe / Thunderclap, plus the dmg boost to swipe) I don't think paladins are the end all be all tanks anymore. I've run my feral druid aoe tanking Ramps, BF, UB, SP, with no problems for my 3 shaman. Even before the tank changes went live I was still able to effectivly aoe tank 4 and 5 pulls.

[Ellay]

They have pushed very hard to make all 4 tanks viable in every aspect. I'd say you will succeed with any choice, it is better to choose which you enjoy more and fits your playstyle. All will have amazing aoe tanking / single target and ways to mitigate damage.

[Svpernova09]

They have pushed very hard to make all 4 tanks viable in every aspect. I'd say you will succeed with any choice, it is better to choose which you enjoy more and fits your playstyle. All will have amazing aoe tanking / single target and ways to mitigate damage.

/agree

the only thing that I do like about paladin tanks in aoe tanking more so than others, (and i'm a die hard feral druid > other tanks)Consecrate is essentially a DoT, whereas Druids still have to spam swipe and Warriors still have to spam Thunderclap. I'm not sure about thunderclap but I know they buffed Swipe damage to help keep huge threat running. Paladins definetely have an advantage here by being able to hit + judge while waiting to refresh consecration. But I do love not having to rely on mana to tank / tank well. As long as I have 1hp I'm still running strong lol.

[knopstr]

Good Point Ellay.

I guess what I was really looking for was for some feedback from the luck folks who've actually played the DK. I wanted to know what their thoughts were on whether they would switch to DK after having played pallys for so long or if DK's were just ok.

[Schwarz]

If all 4 tanks are able to do everything then doesn't it come down to what buffs you can give to your team. I think kings on everyone is far better than any other tank buff out there.

[Aradar]

They have pushed very hard to make all 4 tanks viable in every aspect. I'd say you will succeed with any choice, it is better to choose which you enjoy more and fits your playstyle. All will have amazing aoe tanking / single target and ways to mitigate damage.

But I do love not having to rely on mana to tank / tank well. As long as I have 1hp I'm still running strong lol.

If you are running pally/4 shammies, you no longer have mana issues. I can now run full heroics without taking a drink thanks to some of the changes in the last patch, particulary, blessing of sanctuary, stacking mana totems and the new judgement system.

As for DK's, I know nothing about them but as mentioned above, consecrate is pretty awesome but add in holy shield and retribution aura, pallys have quite a bit of non offensive (you don't have to melee anything) damage dealing abilities making them very easy to use and hold aggro with on multiple mobs.

If all 4 tanks are able to do everything then doesn't it come down to what buffs you can give to your team. I think kings on everyone is far better than any other tank buff out there.

With kings now requiring 5 talent points as opposed to one before, most tanks are going to skip this.

[Lyonheart]

If all 4 tanks are able to do everything then doesn't it come down to what buffs you can give to your team. I think kings on everyone is far better than any other tank buff out there.

I don't see how any prot paly could take kings now, you miss better talents by taking it. It costs 5 points now 8( I do miss it though.

[Svpernova09]

If all 4 tanks are able to do everything then doesn't it come down to what buffs you can give to your team. I think kings on everyone is far better than any other tank buff out there.

I hate they changed it to put 5 points to get the full 10% buff. Kings may be the best tank buff but the resistance from Mark of the Wild can be helpful at times. I think warriors got screwed out of that department, Commanding Shout? it is definitely not much.