Thanks Zen. I'm primarily a BG player.

On a related note, played a eots tonight and had a good healer follow me around. Even with PvP GS of like 4300 on my toons I ruled. I can see how we're a real problem with a good healer. Wow.

I wasn't paying attention to the upcoming patch so I'll maybe go cheaper gems for now. I've always been flush with cash, but leveling my 3 shaman (to get with my already level 80) primarily in BG's really hurt my gold.

Your input matches the general elemental PvP guidance I've read (SP and some SPen to get meta bonus or to get to 130.

Will be interested in reading the communities thoughts on gear impact with 4.0.1.

Thanks again!