Warrior Tanks: Maximizing DPS Output

[bokchoykn]

Can you post your numbers like I asked? I'm curious about doing a comparison.

I am at work. I cannot log in right now to show you my stats.

The title of this thread is literally "Maximizing DPS Output" -- that's what the purpose of my reply was, to explain how I maximize my DPS output.

This thread is more about making DPS a priority. Not necessarily making it the ultimate priority or putting DPS above all else. It was a poorly-chosen title. I'm bad at making titles, so I apologize for any confusion.

The point of the thread was that Warriors (and tanks in general) should do what they can to maximize their DPS output, while performing the other primary functions of the job. Not necessarily to blindly maximize DPS at all costs.

Warrior would obviously output more DPS with full STR gear and 30 STR attribute points, there is definitely no argument there.

The BiS set for each individual fight is definitely a good topic of debate. For example:

At that rate, why not spec +30 VIT and i90 tanking accessories and call it a day.

Because, depending on the fight, this might not be the best way to increase rate of success. For instance, I think damage is the main bottleneck in the Titan EX fight, not tank survivability. It is worth giving up 25 VIT for 45 STR (i90 VIT to Gryphonskin), but probably not worth giving up 75 VIT for 65 STR (i90 VIT to i90 STR).