Warrior Raiding Guide

Raiding is probably warrior’s greatest point, whether you’re a fury warrior looking to bust out big numbers and hit the top 5 on DPS charts or a protection specced tank wanting to help others bring the beat down to all manner of boss fight.

These two roles, DPS and Tank, are the only ones Warriors are capable of fulfilling for obvious reasons.  Arms warriors will sadly see themselves left out in general, although they more than make up for it in PvP.

I’ll post up the general guidelines numbers for prospective tanks looking to start Karazhan, however for more in-depth coverage check the Protection Warrior Guide.  Additionally for DPS warriors wanting to make their way into raid dungeons as well, check the Fury Warrior Guide or Arms Warrior Guide

For Tanks Pre-Karazhan:
Minimum Health = 12,000
Minimum Armor = 12,000 - 13,000
Minimum Dodge/Parry Total = 30% or 15% each
Mininmum Defense = 490

Gear List: this stuff should get you within the required numbers to begin your tanking career raid-wise

Helm:

Felsteel Helm - Crafted
Myrmidon's Headdress - Quest Reward

Neck:

Mark of the Ravenguard - Quest Reward
Strength of the Untamed - Reputation Reward(Cenarion Circle Revered)
Natasha's Battle Chain - Quest Reward

Back:

Devilshark Cape - Drop(Steamvault)
Cloak of Eternity - Crafted

Shoulders:

Shoulderguards of the Bold - Drop(Shadow Laybrinth)
Warchief's Mantle - Quest Reward

Chest:

Jade-Skull Breastplate - Drop(Mechanar)
Breastplate of the Warbringer - Quest Reward
Vindicator's Hauberk - Reputation Reward(Aldor Revered)

Wrist:

Sha'tari Wrought Armguards - Quest Reward
Bracers of the Green Fortress - Crafted

Hands:

Felsteel Gloves - Crafted
Thatia's Self-Correcting Gauntlets - Drop(Random BoE)

Belt:

Sha'tari Vindicator's Waistguard - Quest Reward
Girdle of the Lost Vindicator - Quest Reward(Aldor Only)

Legs:

Felsteel Leggings - Crafted
Timewarden's Leggings - Reputation Reward(Keepers of Time Revered)

Boots:

Sha'tari Wrought Greaves - Quest Reward
Flesh Beast's Metal Greaves - Quest Reward

Rings:

Protector's Mark of the Redemption - Quest Reward
Wind Trader's Band - Quest Reward
Iron Band of the Unbreakable - Drop(Old Hillbrad, Caverns of Time)

Trinkets:

Adamantine Figurine - Drop(Shadow Laybrinth)
Dabiri's Enigma - Quest Reward
Figurine of the Colossus - Drop(Shattered Halls)

Weapons:

Grom'tor's Charge - Quest Reward
Honor's Call - Reputation Reward(Honor Hold Exalted)
The Sun Eater - Drop(Mechanar - Heroic Only)

Shield:

Netherwing Protector's Shield - Quest Reward
Aegis of the Sunbird - Drop(Botanica)
Platinum Shield of the Valorous - Drop(Shadow Laybrinth)

Ranged Weapon:

Zerid's Vintage Musket - Quest Reward
Scout's Throwing Knives - Quest Reward