Combat

Learn the best weapon choices, talent builds, and combat rotation for your character in World of Warcraft: Midnight's Combat guide. Maximize your DPS!

Alright, let's talk about getting your Combat spec dialed in for World of Warcraft: Midnight. Choosing the right weapons and talents can make a huge difference in how much damage you dish out. We'll cover what works best, from maces and swords to axes and even daggers in your off-hand.

Weapon Choices:

• Maces: These are generally pretty accessible. You've got options like the slow, crafted Titansteel Bonecrusher for your main hand. For faster maces, keep an eye out for drops from Patchwork in 25-man Naxxramas and the final boss in the spider quarter of 10-man Naxxramas.
• Swords/Axes: Finding a slow sword can be a bit of a hunt, but there aren't any epic axes available before Ulduar.
• Fists: You can snag both fists from heroic dungeons, which is a solid way to gear up.
• Daggers: While you can buy two daggers from the Auction House at level 80, they're generally not recommended for the Combat spec's main hand. However, a dagger can work fine as an off-hand weapon for any spec.

The Core Combat Rotation:

The main idea is to use a slow weapon (around 2.4-2.8 seconds attack speed) in your main hand and a fast weapon in your off-hand. You'll be spamming Sinister Strike and then rotating in Slice, Rupture, and Eviscerate, making sure to use your cooldowns effectively.

Talent Builds:

While talent builds can be tweaked, especially if you're still leveling, a solid 15/51/5 setup is a great starting point for DPS. Here’s a breakdown:

• Assassination (15 points): Focus on talents like Malice, Blood Spatter, Lethality, and Ruthlessness.
• Combat (51 points): You'll want to pick up Gouge, Deflection, Kick, Sprint, Nerves, Throwing, and Unfair. Endurance should get one point. Remember, you can swap these 5 talents around if you prefer using fists, swords, or axes – just adjust the spec talents accordingly.
• Subtlety (5 points): Relentless Strikes is the go-to here. If you'd rather not take it, you can put those points into the increased poison damage talent in Assassination instead.

Important Note on Daggers:

Seriously, don't try to main-hand daggers with a Combat build. Even the Titansteel Bonecrusher with sword specialization will give you better DPS. A dagger is perfectly fine for your off-hand, though, to help you out.