Wrath tanking equipment (druid)

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Feral specced Druids in Dire Bear Form generally require large amounts of armor, stamina, and dodge to make for a group tank. Bear tanks often have the most health out of the WotLK tanks due to the 14.5 health/stamina from the combination of Heart of the Wild (20% more stamina in Bear Form) and Dire Bear Form (25% more stamina).

Protector of the Pack talent (3/3) allows for an overall 12% damage mitigation and the use of Barkskin causes 12 seconds of 20% damage mitigation (1 minute cooldown).

3/3 Thick Hide talent increases armor by 10%.

For a druid to avoid critical attacks from Bosses, druid tanks should choose 3/3 from the Survival of the Fittest talent. Since patch 3.08 this also grants 33% increased armor from cloth and leather while in Bear Form or Dire Bear Form in addition to 6% increased stats.

Thus, assuming only armor from leather and cloth items, the armor multiplier for a druid in Dire Bear Form is 1.1 (Thick Hide) x 1.33 (Survival of the Fittest) x 3.7 (Dire Bear Form) = 5.4131

Armor from rings, weapons and other special armor bonuses are not multipled with the above factor of 5.4131. However, the above talents also increases both Stamina and Agility which helps survive and mitigate damage.

Druid Conversions (at 80 and ignoring diminishing returns)

- 1% Dodge ==> 41.67 Agi or 39.35 Dodge Rating
- 1% Hit   ==> 32.79 Hit Rating
- 1% Crit  ==> 83.3 Agi or 45.9 Crit Rating 

Below are suggestions for tanking gear aimed at level 80 druids preparing for Naxxramas (as well as heroic 5 man instances). With the new emblem changes gear choices have been added that you can obtain with triumph badges.

Head

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Stats	Sockets	Notes
[Tirion's Headwrap]	405	77	52		102						Quest:The Crusaders' Pinnacle (Icecrown)
[Shroud of Darkness]	443	78	36		62			61			Violet Hold (Heroic)
[Eviscerator's Facemask]	428	69	69		92			46			Crafted: Leatherworking (420), Resilence +46
[Headguard of Retaliation]	428	75	69		138			40			Quest:Vengeance Be Mine! (Utgarde Pinnacle)
[Hood of the Furtive Assassin]	428	60 (+6)	53		138			40			Halls of Lightning (Normal), +50 haste
[Malfurion's Headguard of Conquest]	485	120	104		129		64	80			50  [Emblem of Triumph]

Neck

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Str	Sockets	Notes
[Amulet of Wills]	336	55		25					36		Halls of Stone (Normal)
[Titanium Earthguard Chain]	350	63(+6)							49		BoE Crafted (Jewelcrafter) 34 Defense

Shoulders

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Stats	Sockets	Notes
[Sprinting Shoulderpads]	409	87	33		116		45				Old Kingdom (Heroic)
[Spaulders of the Careless Thief]	409	61	58		84	33					Nexus (Heroic)
[Trollwoven Spaulders]	423	79	72		114		28				BoE Crafted (Leatherworking)

Back

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Str	Sockets	Notes
[Flowing Cloak of Command]	504	39							37		The Culling of Stratholme (Normal)
[Cloak of Peaceful Resolutions]	140	64					25		31		Rep: The Wyrmrest Accord (Honored) +43 defense
[Durable Nerubhide Cape]	150	75		49			21		41		BoE: Crafted Leatherworking
[Ice Striker's Cloak]	150	75	24			100					BoE: Crafted Leatherworking +38 Haste

Chest

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Stats	Sockets	Notes
[Dark Arctic Chestpiece]	504	84	52		104			45			BoE: Crafted Leatherworking
[Exotic Leather Tunic]	527	103	49		138		39				Quest:Junk in My Trunk (Utgarde Pinnacle)
[Darkheart Chestguard]	564	67	88		180						Rep: Ebon Blade (Exalted), Armor penetration 68
[Polar Vest]	578	169									BOE: Crafted Leatherworking

Wrist

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Stats	Sockets	Notes
[Njorndar Furywraps]	218	51	34		44	23					Quest:Not-So-Honorable Combat (Icecrown)
[Bindings of the Tunneler]	239	67	31		84		25				Utgarde Keep (Heroic)
[Dragonfriend Bracers]	247	38	49		100			38			Rep: Wyrmrest Accord (Exalted)
[Armbands of the Wary Lookout]	256	45	59		90	40					Trial of the Champion (Heroic)

Hands

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Stats	Sockets	Notes
[Gloves of the Argent Fanatic]	353	61	66		73			45			Trial of the Champion (Normal)
[Handwraps of Preserved History]	329	71	68		100		40				Quest:A Royal Escort (The Culling of Stratholme)
[Charged-Bolt Grips]	341	58	50		100			36			Halls of Lightning (Heroic)

Waist

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Stats	Sockets	Notes
[Treasure Seeker's Belt]	307	66	29		116	41					Azjol-Nerub (Heroic)
[Belt of Fierce Competition]	317	38	66		101			31			Trial of the Champion
[Sharp-Barbed Leather Belt]	317	75	45		132		43				Utgarde Keep (Heroic)
[Trollwoven Girdle]	317	72	66		132		38				BOE: Crafted Leatherworking
[Polar Cord]	325	129									BOE: Crafted Leatherworking

Legs

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Stats	Sockets	Notes
[Chain Gang Legguards]	477	117	55		156	45					BoE: (Heroic Violet Hold)
[Legguards of Swarming Attacks]	477	99	48		78		54				Old Kingdom (Heroic)
[Mind-Expanding Leggings]	477	67	78		110		62				Rep: Kirin Tor (Revered)
[Gored Hide Legguards]	494	96	89		180	52					Gundrak (Heroic)
[Leggings of Brazen Trespass]	494	56	89		128	64		52			Trial of the Champion (Normal)

Feet

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Stats	Sockets	Notes
[Slag Footguards]	375	75	38		116			30			Halls of Lightning (Heroic)
[Boots of the Neverending Path]	388	49	51		122	66					Rep: Argent Crusade (Exalted)
[Polar Boots]	398	129									BOE: Crafted Leatherworking

Rings

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Str	Sockets	Notes
[Signet of Arachnathid Command]	308	46							30		Azjol-Nerub
[Iceforged Battle Ring]	476	51					17		26		Quest:Forging the Keystone (Horde), Quest:The Brothers Bronzebeard (Alliance) (Stormpeaks)
[Nerubian Shield Ring]	462	64							43		Old Kingdom (Heroic)
[Keystone Great-Ring]	490	75		49					32		Drak'Tharon (Heroic)
[Titanium Earthguard Ring]		63		34					50		BoE Crafted:Jewelcrafting

Trinkets

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Stats	Sockets	Notes
[Essence of Gossamer]		111									Azjol-Nerub (Heroic)
[Offering of Sacrifice]	550										Gundrak (Heroic)
[Darkmoon Card: Greatness]			90								Darkmoon Nobles Deck
[The Black Heart]		126									Trial of the Champion (normal)
[Valor Medal of the First War]			90								Emblem of Heroism (Heroic Tokens)

Main Hand Weapons

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Str	Sockets	Notes
[Enraged Feral Staff]	700	117	78		1602				52		Utgarde Keep (Heroic)
[Stave of Shrouded Mysteries]	315	117		56	1602				77		Rep: Kirin Tor (Revered)
[Staff of Trickery]	-	133	89		1845				90		Violet Hold (Heroic)
[Staff of Feral Furies]	630	98	103		1845			52			Rep: Argent Tournament (Exalted) + 25 Champion's Seal
[Silvery Sylvan Stave]	630	98	103		1845			52			Rep: Argent Tournament (Exalted) + 25 Champion's Seal
[Marrowstrike]		101	106		2205			57			Trial of the Champion (Heroic)

Idols

Item	AC	Sta	Agi	Dodge	AP	Hit	Exp	Crit	Stats	Sockets	Notes
[Idol of the Plainstalker]											Quest in Borean Tundra. Chance for Mangle ability to grant 55 agility for 10 sec.
[Idol of the Corruptor]											Sold by Arcanist Firael in Dalaran. Chance for Mangle ability to grant 153 agility for 12 sec.

Enchantments

Slot	Name	Effect	Notes
Head	[Arcanum of the Eclipsed Moon]	+30 stamina, +25 arcane resist	The Wyrmrest Accord (Honored)
Head	[Heavy Borean Armor Kit]	+18 stamina	Leatherworking 395
Head	[Arcanum of the Stalwart Protector]	+37 stamina, +20 defense	Argent Crusade (Revered)
Shoulder	[Heavy Borean Armor Kit]	+18 stamina	Leatherworking 395
Back	[Enchant Cloak - Mighty Armor]	+225 armor (note: observation indicates this does not benefit from bear armor multiplier.)	Enchanting 430
Back	[Enchant Cloak - Major Agility]	+22 agility	Enchanting 420
Chest	[Heavy Borean Armor Kit]	+18 stamina	Leatherworking 395
Chest	[Enchant Chest - Powerful Stats]	+10 all stats	Enchanting 440
Chest	[Enchant Chest - Super Stats]	+8 all stats	Enchanting 370
Wrist	[Enchant Bracer - Fortitude]	+12 stamina	Enchanting 350
Wrist	[Enchant Bracers - Greater Stats]	+6 all stats	Enchanting 400
Hands	[Heavy Borean Armor Kit]	+18 stamina	Leatherworking 395
Hands	[Enchant Gloves - Major Agility]	+20 agility	Enchanting 415
Waist	[Eternal Belt Buckle]	Adds a socket to the belt	Blacksmithing 415
Legs	[Frosthide Leg Armor]	+55 stamina, +22 agility	Leatherworking 425
Legs	[Jormungar Leg Armor]	+45 stamina, +15 agility	Leatherworking 405
Feet	[Heavy Borean Armor Kit]	+18 stamina	Leatherworking 395
Feet	[Enchant Boots - Greater Fortitude]	+22 stamina	Enchanting 385
Feet	[Enchant Boots - Superior Agility]	+16 Agility	Enchanting 415
Weapon	[Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Agility]	+35 agility	Enchanting 360
Weapon	[Enchant Weapon - Mongoose]	(proc for) +120 agility	Enchanting 375

Gems

Red, match red sockets.		Yellow, match yellow sockets.		Blue, match blue sockets.
Gem	Effects	Gem	Effects	Gem	Effects
[Delicate Scarlet Ruby]	+16 Agility			[Solid Sky Sapphire]	+24 stamina
[Delicate Cardinal Ruby]	+20 Agility			[Solid Majestic Zircon]	+30 stamina

Orange, match yellow or red sockets.
Gem	Effects
[Glinting Monarch Topaz]	+8 Agility +8 Hit Rating
[Glinting Ametrine]	+10 Agility +10 Hit Rating

Green, match yellow or blue sockets.
Gem	Effects
[Enduring Forest Emerald]	+8 Defense +12 Stamina
[Enduring Eye of Zul]	+10 Defense +15 Stamina
[Vivid Forest Emerald]	+8 Hit Rating and +12 Stamina
[Vivid Eye of Zul]	+10 Hit Rating and +15 Stamina

Purple, match red or blue sockets.
Gem	Effects
[Shifting Twilight Opal]	+8 Agility +12 Stamina
[Shifting Dreadstone]	+10 Agility +15 Stamina

Meta, match meta sockets.
Gem	Effects	Requirements
[Austere Earthsiege Diamond]	32 stamina +2% armor	at least 2 blue 1 red gem