World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 1 has a lot of things to consider regarding the individual strength of all of the classes, so we will examine the best options in terms of items, talents, and runes for Tank Warriors given the current meta.
Although the devs have been quite quick to adjust imbalances in each class, this guide should help you get a general idea of how to best utilize the kits Warriors have so you can be for any enemy that dares to stand in the way of your group.
We will provide the best talents, runes, gear, etc. for WoW SoD Phase 1 currently so you can have an easier time clearing the new Blackfathom Deeps Raid and do PvP in Ashenvale like it's nothing. Let's get started!
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Warrior Talents
Since there is a level 25 cap during Phase 1, you will only have access to 16 talent points, so these picks should serve you well for the time being:
Shield Build
Two-Hand Weapon Build
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Warrior Runes
With all of the Warrior runes having been discovered, we can take a look at the best ones.
The Warrior always has been a staple in terms of Tanking in WoW and he remains a relevant Tank class in Season of Discovery by using these runes.
Shield Tank Warrior Runes
Chest
Warbringer
- Increased mobility
Hands
Devastate
- Good damage ability
LEGs
Furious Thunder
- More threat generation and utility
Two-Handed Weapon Tank Warrior Runes
Chest
Blood Frenzy
- Increased rage generation
Hands
Endless Rage
- Additional Rage generation
LEGs
Furious Thunder
- More threat generation and utility
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Warrior Pre-Raid BiS
These are some items you can use before you start doing BFD runs to get the best possible items right now.
Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Head
Humbert's Helm
- Dun Garok Rifleman (Horde) (Hillsbrad Foothills)
Sparkmetal Coif
- Morbent Fel (Alliance) in Duskwood
Green Tinted Goggles
- Engineering
Ringed Helm
- Garneg Charskull (Alliance) in Wetlands
Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Neck
Sentinel's Medallion
- Silverwing Sentinels (Alliance) (Honored)
Scout's Medallion
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Shoulders
Sentry's Shoulderguards of the Tiger
- World Drop
Sparkleshell Mantle
- World Drop
Elite Shoulders
- Limited Supply from Vendors
Glimmering Mail Pauldrons
- World Drop
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Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Cloak
Cape of the Brotherhood
- Deadmines
Slayer's Cape
- World Drop
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Chest
Shining Silver Breastplate
- Blacksmithing
Mutant Scale Breastplate
- Wailing Caverns
Enchant Chest - Health
- Enchanting
Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Wrists
Yorgen Bracers
- World Drop
Grimtoll Wristguards
- Grimtotem Spying (Horde) in Thousand Needles
Patterned Bronze Bracers
- Blacksmithing
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Hands
Warsong Gauntlets
- Warsong Supplies (Horde) in Ashenvale
Glimmering Mail Gauntlets
- World Drop
Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Waist
Deftkin Belt
- Je'neu of the Earthen Ring (Horde) in Ashenvale
Cobrahn's Grasp
- Wailing Caverns
Garneg's War Belt
- Drops from Garneg Charskull in Wetlands
Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Legs
Glimmering Mail Legguards
- World Drop (BiS in terms of Threat)
Chausses of Westfall
- The Defias Brotherhood (Alliance) in Deadmines
Troll's Bane Leggings
- World Drop (BiS in terms of Mitigation)
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Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Feet
Draftsman Boots
- Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle in Stonetalon Mountains
Feet of the Lynx
- World Drop
Slayer's Slippers
- World Drop
- Enchanting
Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Rings
Thunderbrow Ring
- World Drop
Silverlaine's Family Seal
- Shadowfang Keep
Tiger Band
- Willix the Importer in Razorfen Kraul
Protector's Band
- Silverwing Sentinels (Alliance) (Honored)
Legionnaire's Band
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Seal of Wrynn
- The Unsent Letter into The Attack! (Alliance) quest chains, starting with a drop from Edwin VanCleef)
Seal of Sylvanas
- Arugal Must Die (Horde)
Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Trinkets
Rune of Duty
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
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Tank Warrior Pre-Raid One-Handed Weapons
Bearded Boneaxe
- World Drop (BiS for Orcs)
Legionnaire's Sword
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Revered
Beazel's Basher
- World Drop
Headsplitter
- World Drop
Enchant Weapon - Lesser Striking
- Enchanting
Tank Warrior Pre-Raid One-Handed Shield
Crest of Darkshire
- Bride of the Embalmer (Alliance) in Duskwood
Shield of Thorsen
- World Drop
Commander's Crest
- Shadowfang Keep
Tank Warrior Pre-Raid Two-Handed Weapons
Ancient War Sword
- Defeat Nek'rosh (Alliance) in Wetlands
Smite's Mighty Hammer
- Deadmines
Dense Triangle Mace
- World Drop
Tank Warrior Pre-raid Ranged Weapon
Smite's Mighty Hammer
- World Drop
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Warrior BiS
Most of these items will come from the 10-man Blackfathom Deeps Raid, and some will be rather difficult to obtain as you will need to complete a complicated quest chain, but if you would like to maximize your damage and go for high parses, then you can try getting your hands on these items.
Tank Warrior BiS Head
Twilight Avenger's Helm
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Warrior BiS Neck
High Tide Choker
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Warrior BiS
Shoulders
Sentinel Pauldrons
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Warrior BiS
Cloak
Sergeant's Cloak
- PvP Rank 3
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Warrior BiS
Chest
Shifting Silver Breastplate
- Blacksmithing
Enchant Chest - Minor Stats
- Enchanting
Tank Warrior BiS
Wrists
Chittering Beetle Clasps
- Researching the Corruption (Alliance) from Gershala Nightwhisper in Duskwood
Yorgen Bracers
- World Drop
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Warrior BiS
Hands
Algae Gauntlets
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Warrior BiS
Waist
Twilight Defender's Girdle
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Warrior BiS
Legs
Leggings of the Faithful
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Warrior BiS
Feet
Silver Hand Sabatons
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Warrior BiS
Rings
Band of Deep Places
- Blackfathom Deeps
Seal of Wrynn
- The Unsent Letter into The Attack! (Alliance) quest chains, starting with a drop from Edwin VanCleef)
Seal of Sylvanas
- Arugal Must Die (Horde)
Tank Warrior BiS
Trinkets
Rune of Duty
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
Avenger's Void Pearl
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Warrior BiS One-Handed Weapon
Honed Darkwater Talwar
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Weapon - Lesser Striking
- Enchanting
Tank Warrior BiS Shield
Shell Plate Barrier
- Blackfathom Deeps
Iron Shield Spike
- Blacksmithing
Tank Warrior BiS Ranged Weapon
Bael Modan Blunderbuss
- Blackfathom Deeps
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