Talent Builds
Stat Priority
1
Item Level
Prioritize the higher-item-level piece in most cases; primary stat and armor generally outweigh small secondary-stat differences.
2
Haste
Improves cast or attack speed and resource flow; its exact value changes with your current gear.
3
Versatility
Provides consistent throughput and damage reduction.
4
Crit. Strike
Increases critical-strike chance; its exact value changes with your build and current gear.
5
Mastery
Improves the specialization-specific Mastery effect; its exact value changes with your build and current gear.
Rotation Priority
1
Charge
Enter combat for Rage after pre-casting Ravager when talented.
2
Avatar
Use while charging and align it with the primary offensive/defensive window.
3
Shield Block
Maintain against blockable physical attacks; do not let charges cap.
4
Shield Slam
Use on cooldown for Rage and priority-target damage.
5
Thunder Clap
Maintain Rend and prioritize its frequent resets in Mountain Thane.
6
Demoralizing Shout
Use proactively before dangerous damage, not after it lands.
7
Ignore Pain
Spend excess Rage for smoothing without starving Shield Block.
8
Revenge
Use as the offensive Rage spender when survival resources are secure.