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zn · November 27, 2007, 05:05 AM

Hi might i suggest a 34/6/21 build, or 40/0/21. That 21 points in destro for Ruin makes a big difference in SB damage. It's still basically the same play style as a full Affliction build, but you get more SB's off because of Bane, get +damage from Imp. SB, and you get a pretty nice finisher (for when you're already full on shards). Plus, since there's usually not enough time for UA to finish on trash, buffing your SB damage can be more helpful.

As an example, even on trash I'm usually #1 in my Kara raids, just using Curse of Agony and Corr plus SB spam. I have lower shadow damage than most afflocks but a bit more crit goes a long way for SBs.

When I get my shadow damage gear up a bit higher i might see more benefit from UA (especially on bosses), but for total damage over a night of raiding it's hard to beat the old Shadow Mastery/Ruin spec.

Just a suggestion that might suit your play style. It suits mine just fine and I don't miss UA at all.

November 27, 2007, 05:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
zn Lurker Character Info Zn 70 Gnome Warlock Turalyon US PvE Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 34/6/21	Re: Trying to improve my DPS? (Spreedsheet vs Recommendations) Hi might i suggest a 34/6/21 build, or 40/0/21. That 21 points in destro for Ruin makes a big difference in SB damage. It's still basically the same play style as a full Affliction build, but you get more SB's off because of Bane, get +damage from Imp. SB, and you get a pretty nice finisher (for when you're already full on shards). Plus, since there's usually not enough time for UA to finish on trash, buffing your SB damage can be more helpful. As an example, even on trash I'm usually #1 in my Kara raids, just using Curse of Agony and Corr plus SB spam. I have lower shadow damage than most afflocks but a bit more crit goes a long way for SBs. When I get my shadow damage gear up a bit higher i might see more benefit from UA (especially on bosses), but for total damage over a night of raiding it's hard to beat the old Shadow Mastery/Ruin spec. Just a suggestion that might suit your play style. It suits mine just fine and I don't miss UA at all.