Ask WoW Insider: Instance running 101

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12-01-2008 @ 10:22PM

Sirithe said...

I haven't seen it yet so here are my rules for marking, which I think is one of the harder aspects of tanking. The tank marks because they will know how they want to fight, but really anyone who is comfortable can. Here is what I do in 5 mans.

Mobs:
Most dangerous - Moon/sheep, Star/sap - Use your best cc
Second most dangerous - Skull - Kill it fast
Third most dangerous - Any unused cc.. Hunter traps, banish, kite...
Least dangerous - Cross, Circle ect.. - Clean them up

Kill order, everyone focuses on these targets in order:
Skull, Cross, Circle, worst cc, non renewable cc, best cc

CC Marking convention (just good to know in other groups)
Moon - Sheep
Star - Sap
Blue Square - Hunter trap
Diamond - Banish, Seduce
Triangle - Shackle, Mind control

What is a dangerous mob? Here is how I rate them in order.
Nasty specials - like Bonechewer Beastmaster
High damage - usually casters or ranged
Irritating mobs - usually lower damage AOE, knockbacks ect..
Low damage mobs - usually high ac melee types.

Cheers, Hope that helps
Sirithe

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