tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468877507401817290.post5024163950003668072..comments2023-09-21T10:17:15.410-05:00Comments on Our Girl Friday: Bladestorm for Dum DumsFriday Macfayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00488340330212549021noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468877507401817290.post-14349426607598119012009-08-23T11:44:08.914-05:002009-08-23T11:44:08.914-05:00K, I kinda didn't get to the point on that las...K, I kinda didn't get to the point on that last reply...<br /><br />So anyhoo..<br /><br /><br />Mobs can NOT Parry from behind. Thus, when you DPS, you should always be behind the mob.<br /><br />Easy way to get behind the mob and know you're safe?<br /><br />Pets from Warlocks, Hunters, and DKs always go directly behind the mob (if the pet doesn't have aggro).<br /><br />So stand on the pet and let her rip!<br /><br />-FriFriday Macfayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00488340330212549021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468877507401817290.post-38597716884532674542009-08-23T11:33:51.479-05:002009-08-23T11:33:51.479-05:00Hiya Droog!
Good question!
When attacking a mob ...Hiya Droog!<br /><br />Good question!<br /><br />When attacking a mob or boss from the front, there is a chance for the bad guy to dodge, block or parry the blow. In this case, our main concern is Parry. <br /><br />http://www.wowwiki.com/Parry<br /><br />If a mob gets a successful Parry on your Bladestorm's whirlwinds (or any other melee attack), it speeds up the mobs next swing. That speed up means that whoever has aggro, your tank in this case, is gonna take damage faster.<br /><br />It is particularly dangerous when you're doing back to back Whirlwind attacks against multiple mobs. Say, the tank has four mobs on her. You hit each one repeatedly over 6 seconds. Any parry's are gonna add up fast, particularly in this type of situation where the tank is already taking loads of damage from multiple mobs at once.<br /><br />Even big tanks can't take damage that fast. The healer just can't keep up.<br /><br />The reason you want to make sure the tank has locked down threat, and you have ZERO aggro, is because you can't do ANYTHING while Bladestorm is running. That means if you do pull aggro, you can't block, dodge, or parry, or switch stances. The only thing protecting you is your Armor and STAM. If you go for that little extra punch and pop Bladesstorm in Zerker stance, you're also taking extra damage. <br /><br />That's a recipe for a face plant.<br /><br />So, never when you have aggro, and always with the butt side facing you. :)<br /><br />Or put the other way:<br /><br />Always wait to Bladestorm until the tank has established threat and always be standing behind the mob(s) when you go all whirly.<br /><br />Hope that helps!<br /><br />-FriFriday Macfayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00488340330212549021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468877507401817290.post-33095927499008906292009-08-18T11:02:05.970-05:002009-08-18T11:02:05.970-05:00Excellent post. It answers so many questions I'...Excellent post. It answers so many questions I've had. I love the awesome DPS, but I die so often.<br /><br />But I don't understand your comment, "By the same token, never, ever, ever pop Bladestorm in front of a group of mobs your tank is holding. That just piles damage on her. Lots. Bad form. Always Bladestorm with the butt side facing."<br /><br />What do you mean by "in front of a group of mobs"? And, "Always BS with the butt side facing"?<br /><br />Again, thanks for such a great analysis of a great tool.<br /><br />Droog, of HydraxisDennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565229454575729444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468877507401817290.post-42754708849980391382009-01-16T22:59:00.000-06:002009-01-16T22:59:00.000-06:00Hiya Chad!Well, I certainly wouldn't discourage an...Hiya Chad!<BR/><BR/>Well, I certainly wouldn't discourage anyone from trying Arms :)<BR/><BR/>But give both a try. It's more about play style now. If ya like the way Bladestorm works, though, you'll probably love Arms. Great utility and solid dps.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping in!<BR/><BR/>-FriFriday Macfayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00488340330212549021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468877507401817290.post-56756198731783861142009-01-14T14:26:00.000-06:002009-01-14T14:26:00.000-06:00When I finally get around to specing DPS for a bit...When I finally get around to specing DPS for a bit (even if its when dual-spec's come out), I've been torn on which tree to go (Bladestorm vs. TG). Your descriptions are certainly making me lean arms...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15933367423903579013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468877507401817290.post-61767931728258796282009-01-13T22:34:00.000-06:002009-01-13T22:34:00.000-06:00rofl yah! That does sound fun! :DI just did my f...rofl yah! That does sound fun! :D<BR/><BR/>I just did my first PvP in Wrath. Ported as reinforcement to Wintergrasp. Horrible, horrible, horrible lag. Couldn't do anything... sigh...<BR/><BR/>It looks awesome. But it's not ready yet. :(<BR/><BR/>Anyhoo... thanks for sharing that. Make me smile and about ready to spec back to Arms. :D<BR/><BR/>-FriFriday Macfayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00488340330212549021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468877507401817290.post-83958195469563968962009-01-12T19:46:00.000-06:002009-01-12T19:46:00.000-06:00Fun things you can do with Bladestorm in PVP...If ...Fun things you can do with Bladestorm in PVP...<BR/><BR/>If you're finding yourself outnumbered, surrounded by lots of melee-types, then hit Retaliation, Sweeping Strikes, then 'Storm.<BR/><BR/>360-degree ripostes? Yes please.<BR/><BR/>Take a healer along for bonus fun!Pixelated Executionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11916799278787211319noreply@blogger.com