Drysc has confirmed that Precision now affects spell hit as well as melee hit, nice! Also, a new talent for retribution: “Fanaticism will now reduce threat caused by all actions by 6/12/18/24/30%, in addition to its current effect.” Nice change, on par with threat reduction for other DPS classes. I guess my only gripe is the fact that Fanaticism is a passive talent rather than an activated spell like Righteous Fury. It’s going to be much harder for ret specs to tank.
If you haven’t already, check out the new items available in 2.3 from Zul’Aman and the heroic vendor. Several of the new additions are specific to tankadins. I’ve listed the new plate tanking additions, but there are also several new capes, trinkets, rings, weapons and what not but I don’t have time to list them at the moment, have to get back to work.
Zul’Aman drops
Battleworn Tuskguard
Chestguard of the Warlord
Pauldrons of Stone Resolve
Jungle Stompers
Heroic badge rewards
Bonefist Gauntlets
Bracers of the Ancient Phalanx
Chestguard of the Stoic Guardian
Girdle of the Protector
Iron-tusk Girdle
Sabatons of the Righteous Defender
Unwavering Legguards
It’s major badge farming time. These are the current prices on the PTRs: Pants, chest and head are 75 badges. Shoulders, waist, feet and hands are 60 badges. Bracers are 35 badges.