SO UR a PROT PALA What Libram DO U Choose
Libram of the Sacred Shield(That Gives U 450 Block Value)
or
Libram of Valiance(That Gives U 200 Strg)
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SO UR a PROT PALA What Libram DO U Choose
Libram of the Sacred Shield(That Gives U 450 Block Value)
or
Libram of Valiance(That Gives U 200 Strg)
Let's do some quick math, mind you?
With ICC gear, you have roughly 2000 STR. The libram of Valliance provides 253 STR (with talents) and therefore amounts to an extra 10% strenght, which almost immediately translates to 10% increased threat output, as well as a minor increase of 175 block value.
On the onther hand, the Libram of the Sacred Shield, which provides 425 extra block value over the Libram of Valliance (talents taken into account). You must take into consideration that ICC bosses are hitting in the range 15k-35k, so the 425 extra block value (talent taken into account) translates into a reduced damage intake in the event of you blocking the hit. On top of a slight threat increase when using Shield of the Righteous. Damage reduction values are:
- Low hitting bosses (15k): 2.8% damage reduction IF BLOCKING
- Hard hitting bosses (35k): 1.2% damage reduction IF BLOCKING
Blocking happens at most 55% of the time (because Redoubt cannot have an average uptime higher than 50%), whereas 35% of the time you'll be dodging/missed/parrying and therefore 10% of the time you will take the full blow. (At least for typical ICC25-geared player.)
We can try to compare the value of the libram through the average damage taken per boss swing. We assume 35% dodge/miss/parry and 55% block.
Libram of the Sacred Shield:
Low hitting bosses: 15k * 0.1 + (15k - 2400) * 0.55 = 8.4k
Hard hitting bosses: 35k * 0.1 + (35k - 2400) * 0.55 = 21.4k
Libram of Valliance: (This libram provides an additional 10% threat)
Low hitting bosses: 15k * 0.1 + (15k - 2000) * 0.55 = 8.6k
Hard hitting bosses: 35k * 0.1 + (35k - 2000) * 0.55 = 21.6k
Libram of the Eternal Tower: (This Libram provides approximately 4% dodge, or maybe a bit less due to DR)
Low hitting bosses: 15k * 0.06 + (15k - 1800) * 0.55 = 8.1k
Hard hitting bosses: 35k * 0.06 + (35 - 1800) * 0.55 = 20.3k
Block Value should be your go-to for general tanking purposes.
Use the 200 str one if you need more threat/DPS. Remember that you're able to swap Librams during a fight based on what happens to be needed more during a particular phase.