Entry Level Raiding Gear Targets (WotLK)
The numbers that follow are intended to be solid targets for attributes/stats to help guide people in their gear choices in preparation for raiding. The table below lists some suggested goals for characters that are planning to begin raiding. These values are unbuffed. Talents can be taken into consideration, e.g. a Fire Mage may fall short on general Spell Critical, but their talents provide +9% to Fire Spell Critical chance.
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Note: Red text reflects old information from TBC that is still pending an update for the current expansion.
| Class & Role |
Attributes & Abilities |
| Death Knight DPS |
8% Hit*, 20-25% Critical Hit, 2750 AP, 16k Health |
| Death Knight Tank |
24k Armor, Avoidance 50%, 24k Health |
| Druid DPS Caster |
Hit capped** (263 or 341 Hit Rating w/ Balance of Power 2/2), +1500 Spell Dmg, 200 MP5, 17% Spell Critical, 14k Mana, 15k Health |
| Druid DPS Melee |
In Cat Form: 5000 AP, 8% Hit* (263 Hit Rating), 35% Critical Hit, 18k Health |
| Druid Healer |
+1000 Healing, 90 MP5*, 8k Mana, 6k Health |
| Druid Tank |
6k (30k in Bear) Armor, Uncrittable (i.e., Survival of the Fittest 3/3), 40% Dodge, 27.5k (34k Bear) Health |
| Hunter (BM) |
3500 AP, 25% Critical Hit, 8% Hit*, 16k Health, 10k Mana |
| Hunter (MM/SV) |
1600 AP, 18% Critical Hit, 8% Hit*, 8k Health, 6.5k Mana |
| Mage |
+800 Spell Dmg, 24% Spell Critical, Hit-capped*** (288 Hit Rating), 12k** Health, 14.5K Mana |
| Paladin DPS Melee |
1500 AP, 25% Critical Hit*, 8% Hit* |
| Paladin Healer |
+1600 Healing, 150 MP5, 25% Spell Critical (Holy), +150 Haste, 15k Health, 16k Mana |
| Paladin Tank |
12k Armor, Uncrittable (e.g., 490 Defense), Avoidance 45%, +150 Spell Dmg, 10k Health, 4k Mana |
| Priest DPS Caster |
Hit-capped** (290 Hit Rating), +650 Spell Dmg, 6k/7.5k Health, 7K Mana |
| Priest Healer |
+1600 Healing, 200 MP5, 12% Spell Critical (Holy), 15k Health, 16k Mana |
| Rogue |
1400 AP, 315 Hit* Rating (hit cap for special attacks and poisons; 722 caps the "white" hits), 20% Critical Hit, 6k Health |
| Shaman DPS Caster |
+600 Spell Dmg, 90 MP5*, Hit-capped**, 15% Spell Critical Hit, 6k Health, 7K Mana |
| Shaman DPS Melee |
1100 AP, 9% Hit*, 20% Critical Hit, 7.5k Health, 6K Mana |
| Shaman Healer |
+1000 Healing, 90 MP5*, 10% Spell Critical, 6k Health, 8K Mana |
| Warlock (Affliction) |
+600 Spell Dmg, Hit-capped**, 7.5k Health, 6k Mana |
| Warlock (Dem/Dest) |
+1600 Spell Dmg, Hit-capped**, 7.5k Health, 6k Mana |
| Warrior DPS Melee |
2800 AP, 8% Hit, 21% base crit, 14k Health |
| Warrior Tank |
22k Armor, Uncrittable (e.g. 540 Defense), Avoidance 65% (including Shield Block), 24k Health |
* - after adding in class abilities and Talents
** - all casters must have at least 14% Hit before accounting for Misery or Improved Faerie Fire; ideally, casters would be able to hit 17%, but given the itemization and design of the game, we appreciate that can be difficult to accomplish without negative impact. Do you best to manage this issue so that the absence of a Moonkin or Shadow Priest is not a significantly negative impact.
Note On Hit-Capping
This used to be 9% for 2H Weapons, Ranged Weapons, and special attacks; and up to 28% for dual wielding. Evidence has suggested that the 9% value may now be 8%. You should understand your class mechanics and strive for the appropriate value.
References
Aside from the expert opinions of guildies, here are some other resources used for inspiration and guidance.
Special Needs
- Hateful Bolt Soaker for Curator fight: It is useful for this character to have AR gear, but not necessary.
Group Mix
Overall, Karazhan really rewards parties that have each class represented. The various special class abilities have a chance to really shine in one or more places. So, overall, I feel that any raid into Karazhan should strive for the most diverse class mix possible.
Key Assumptions
- The same ten people will be present from start to finish.
- The group has gear and skill appropriate for Karazhan, i.e. not under geared or over geared
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