Death Knight [Frost] Dual-wield Dps. Maximum dps. Patch 3.2.2.

So I just made a post over at
http://www.wow-pro.com/class_guides/dual_wield_shinke039s_guide_death_knight_dual_wield_dps

I suggest you refer to that for the majority of my comments concerning the accuracy of some information, gemming and weapons, etc.

But... I also noted that in your "How to play your Death Knight" section that you didn't list the most optimal rotation for damage nor do you suggest the use of Howling Blast and when you should use it over Obliterate:
Your rotation should look like this for single target:

IT > PS > OB > BS > BS > Runic Power Dump (which is most likely Frost Strike)
Then after your first rotation and your runes become active again, the rotation becomes
OB > OB > OB > Runic Power Dump

And then restart your rotation from the beginning, also a word to the wise, typically at the end of your first rotation following the Frost Strikes you usually have an extra GC (Global Cooldown) where you should use to summon your ghoul as it adds a significant amount of DPS. When your Raise Ghoul Ability is on CD you should replace Raising your ghoul at the end of your first rotation with Horn of Winter.

Aside from that, I noticed a few grammatical errors that should be addressed.

-Zachariah

Actually, this glyph increases the radius of your pestilence ability by 5 yards. The glyph you are describing is Glyph of Disease, and that is a major glyph.

Also, I know you put a note that you didn't update the gear section, but you SHOULD at least mention a couple viable one handers that you can use. (In my guide I suggest picking up a Aledar's Battlestar. It is not unique so getting 2 of them would be optimal. They drop from Heroic 5man ToC.)

Updated for Patch 3.2.2

Thx for help my dps is bether than befor
i give your guide 10/10
;P

Hi, few words from a Frost DPS specced DK:

1. Spaulders of Elder's Square - replace it with Spaulders of the Giant Lords, as Eric suggested, probably the Elder's Square ones were taken out so Sons of Hodir could get a rep reward

2. Vicious Strikes does NOT increase overall crit, only for those 2 strikes. That's why putting those 2 points in Dark Conviction gives better results for Frost.

3. Also, as far as gems are concerned:
Chaotic Skyflare Diamond should be better, especially for crit reliant Frost spec.
For blue gem, Sovereign Twilight Opal is better.

Cheers and nice guide

gemming should be raw strength, there is a + 8 strength 12 stamina gem for the meta gems requirement http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=53962

meta gem's
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=41285

that is said to provide the best dps benefit

JCer's should use
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=42142

Very good first attempt, but I got some information that is needed:

• Stats: For a freshly dinged Death Knight, you'll be needing Hit -> Expertise -> Str/ap -> Crit. When you're hit + expertise capped, you can continue to the next step to inprove your ap/str/crit. When I'm only saying that it's for freshly dinged, I mean; If you got full naxx25 raiding gear, the gear itself should get you capped, and then you'll be able to spend into str/ap and crit. The str does actually also stack with Rune of The fallen Crusader.

• Spec: You may want to add, that there is more than one powerful Frost spec. Personally I'm using frost DPS myself, and if you're lacking crit (which I see lots of Death Knights that do) you should pick up 5% crit bonus in the blood tree. This will look like 17/51/3. I think this spec is way better, cause it give us 5% more crit = 5% more damage.

• Rotation and Spells: This section could be inproved with layout. Make a list on what is useful, what is not. Pictures is also a ince addition as a spell icon. You missed Raise Ally, which is pretty handy as a extra ress. Also Deathchill is exellent for a goood Howling Blast crit. In other words, make that section alot more clean.

• Gear: Finally, the gear section also needs a lot of work. You could add:
  1. Items from the Argent Tournement. If you have troubles by getting into HC's and raids, this may be the best alternitive, the twohand sword from there is VERY powerful.
  2. 190+ Attack power trinket from Wintergrasp. Bought from 25 marks. Holy Moly this one is cheap and very powerful.
  3. The shoulders from Sons of Hodir revered is one of the best pre-naxx shoulders in WoW, these should be added.
  4. The neck from Violet Hold HC will give you alot of crit, but are far better than the Emerald Choker.
  5. Finally, I'll add lots more of instance quest rewards. These are well gear untill you get into HC's.

I am helping a friend increase her DPS as a DK, and so I was interested in gleaning some information from your article. Much of the article is good, and contains info that I need. I particularly liked the way you described the rotation.
But...
There is a need for proof-reading. There are errors in the English syntax, and a couple of spelling errors (Glaring: "which" not "witch", the latter rides a broom. and my pet peeve: "than" not "then" when comparing as in "more often THAN you believe").
Also, you could drop some of the irrelevant conditions: eg "I don't want to write so long but still share" and "Okay, not so much to mention here just writing down". There is no need to make excuses, just say: "A brief guide to..."
And, finally, do not assume prior knowledge in the reader. As I do not play a DK, I was baffled by "Then use it after the line". No idea what this means. After the name of the glyph, you start with "Because", does this mean "I recommend this glyph because..." or don't recommend it...Not sure again.
Nevertheless, I will recommend my friend read this as you have some good information in your guide.
P

Your guide needs a lot of work. DK's or any form of melee dps don't stack haste. it only buff's our auto attack speed (however since latest patch it gives us slightly more attack speed)

stacking order should be hit and exp (till capped) -> strength / Armour pen -> crit

as blood, armour pen come very close to strength and beats stacking raw strength in some fights.

unholy not so much as SS is magical damage ( bypasses all armour)

you should never gem for attack power, pure strength unless you haven't got the hit cap.

when you dps from behind a boss there still is a chance for them to parry / dodge, you need to have an expertise skill of 70 ish (6.5%), when you attack the boss from the front is when it doubles that's why it is advisable you dps from behind.

umm that is all i can think of from the top of my head. might want to fix up punctuation and spelling mistakes and wowhead links and whatnot.

great attempt for a first guide.

First of all, thanks for contributing and congratulations on your first guide!

I don't have time at the moment to write detailed feedback, but I'm certain some other WoW-Pro users will drop by to critique this soon.

For my part, I recommend you add some formatting to make the guide easier on the eyes. Check out my tree healing guide for an example of what you can do with formatting, and look in the guide writing section on this site for the how-to. Feel free to ask any specific questions you have.

As far as content, I can't speak much about it since I know nothing about death knights. However, it looks like you've at least touched on the major issues (specs, gearing, glyphs, rotation) - though a gear list would be ideal. Overall it could just use some spiffing up and added details, however it looks like a decent guide at first glance, so good job!