A Paladin Blog for World of Warcraft

Last time I talked about gems, so the only thing really left is enchanting your gear.  This provides some fun factor with the weapon enchants, but mostly this is yet another way to add stats to items.

Tanking Enchants

• Helm – Arcanum of  the Stalwart Protector – This will require reputation with the Argent Crusade in order to purchase.  Really no other options in this slot.
• Shoulders – Greater Inscription of the Pinnacle or Master’s Inscription of the Pinnacle (if you are a Scribe); otherwise when your defense is at high levels, this is an acceptable replacement Greater Inscription of the Gladiator.
• Cloak – Enchant Cloak – Major Agility for the all around stats (mitigation, avoidance, threat) or Enchant Cloak – Mighty Armor for pure mitigation at high gear levels.
• Chest – Enchant Chest – Greater Defense if you need to hit the defense minimum or Enchant Chest – Super Health for a good chunk of HP at higher gear levels.
• Wrist – Enchant Bracer – Major Defense if you are below defense minimum (old Burning Crusade enchant) or Enchant Bracer – Major Stamina.  Leatherworkers get a bonus here with Fur Lining – Stamina.
• Gloves – This is one of the slots with a few choices, you could go Enchant Gloves – Major Agility for avoidance, mitigation, threat or pick up the leatherworking item Heavy Borean Armor Kit.  Other options in this slot include, Hit, Expertise or Threat/Parry.
• Belt – This one is easy, an Eternal Belt Buckle.
• Legs – Find a leatherworker and get a Frosthide Leg Armor.
• Boots – Here you have pure stamina with Enchant Boots – Greater Fortitude or stamina and mobility with Enchant Boots – Tuskarr’s Vitality (unnecessary if you have Pursuit of Justice).
• Rings – Enchanters can add Enchant Ring – Stamina.
• Shield – A couple of options here are either defense Enchant Shield – Defense or stamina Enchant Shield – Major Stamina.
• Weapon – A much debated subject is which weapon enchant is best.  The reason for this debate is that there really isn’t a best.  There are a few that work better than others, but for the most part, this slot has the most room for variety.  If you are low on hit then Enchant Weapon – Accuracy will help.  If you prefer more defensive options, then Enchant Weapon – Exceptional Agility.  Pseudo-effective health* option is Enchant Weapon – Blood Draining.  I didn’t mention Mongoose or Blade Warding because of recent changes to the way Paladins’ chance on hit effects work.  The changes have given chance on hit much smaller uptime and overall are less effective than the other enchants mentioned.  *(Effective Health refers to items that grant you the equivalent of more health through alternative means).

DPS Enchants

• Helm - Arcanum of Torment – This will require reputation with the Knights of the Ebon Blade in order to purchase.  Really no other options in this slot.
• Shoulders - Greater Inscription of the Axe or Master’s Inscription of the Axe (if you are a Scribe).
• Cloak - Enchant Cloak – Major Agility provides a nice share of crit and armor or Enchant Cloak – Greater Speed for haste; if you happen to be a tailor Swordguard Embroidery is available as well.
• Chest - Enchant Chest – Powerful Stats is really the only enchant to add any DPS.
• Wrist - Enchant Bracer – Greater Assault or Fur Lining – Attack Power for leatherworkers, another straight up DPS enchant.
• Gloves – Once again, a few choices here, Enchant Gloves – Crusher, Enchant Gloves – Precision if you lack hit
• Belt – This one is easy, an Eternal Belt Buckle.
• Legs – Find a leatherworker and get a Icescale Leg Armor.
• Boots – Here if you still need hit, then Enchant Boots – Icewalker is a cheap decent option or pure DPS Enchant Boots – Greater Assault.
• Rings – Enchanters can add Enchant Ring – Assault.
• Weapon – This one is fairly simple.  Enchant Weapon – Berserking wins hands down for DPS.

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