Changes: Slam

Revision as of 22:12, 20 February 2011

This is part of the Lightbringer Armor set, the raid Tier 6 armor set for protection paladins.

Source

This item is purchased from Theremis <Keeper of Lost Artifacts> in Isle of Quel'Danas in exchange for [Bracers of the Forgotten Conqueror].

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+{{#data:itemtip
-{{Infobox ability
-  | name = Slam
+|name=Lightbringer Wristguards
+|quality=epic
-  | image = Ability_Warrior_DecisiveStrike.png
+|icon=inv_bracer_14
-  | description = Slams the opponent, causing weapon damage plus X.
+|bind=BoP
-  | class = [[Warrior]]
+|slot=Wrist
-  | type = Offensive
+|type=Plate
-  | school = [[Physical]]
+|armor=832
-  | target = Unfriendly
+|strength=21
-  | cost = 15 [[Rage]]
+|stamina=49
-  | range = 5 yd
+|blue-sockets=1
-  | cast_time = 1.5 sec (1/0.5 with talents)
+|sockbonus=+2 Spell Power
-  | talented = No
+|durability=55
-  | improvement = Improved Slam
+|classes=Paladin
-  | ranks = 6
+|set=Lightbringer Armor
-  | requirements = Requires [[Melee weapon]]
+|level=70
-}}
+|ilvl=154
+|itemid=34433
+|dodge=32
+|parry=15}}
+This is part of the [[Lightbringer Armor]] set, the raid [[Tier 6]] armor set for protection [[paladin]]s.
-==Overview==
+==Source==
-Slam is a weapon-dependent ability, that causes [[damage]] plus X, consumes 15 rage, generates no extra [[threat]], and resets the swing timer.
+This item is purchased from {{NPC||Theremis|Keeper of Lost Artifacts}} in [[Isle of Quel'Danas]] in exchange for {{loot|epic|Bracers of the Forgotten Conqueror}}.
+==External links==
-Also, Slam is the only [[warrior]] ability that requires '[[Cast_time|Cast Time]]'. The default cast time is 1.5 seconds, and it is not interrupted by damage (from [[Patch_2.0.3_(Release_Notes)|patch 2.0.3]]), with a [[Fury]] Tier 5 "Improved Slam", 2 point [[talent]] that decreases the cast time with 0.5/1 second (making it a 0.5 second cast ability with 2/2 Improved Slam). This is basically the difference between it and Heroic Strike (Next melee) and Mortal Strike / Bloodthirst ([[Formulas:Instant_Melee_Attacks|instant attacks]]).
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+{{Elinks-item|34433}}
+[[Category:World of Warcraft plate wrist items]]
-Slam also gets more benefit from slower weapons than [[Mortal Strike]]/[[Whirlwind]]/[[Overpower]], due to it not being normalized. So while Mortal Strike does better damage with slower weapons due to higher damage range, Slam gets a higher bonus from weapon speed (that is not normalized for non-instant attacks). One other example of non-normalized attack is Heroic Strike (which is a ''next melee'' attack).
+[[Category:World of Warcraft epic items]]
+[[Category:World of Warcraft socketed items]]
-==Notes==
-Often misunderstood, this ability seems worse than [[Heroic Strike]], but the key is the weapon used. Slam bypasses the usual melee swing timer, instead using a Channelling type bar more usually found on spells. This, in effect, gives all weapons a flat speed of 1.5 seconds (Less with talent). This is not helpful when using daggers and dual wielding, but with very large two-handed weapons, it can reduce swing times from the default, and therefore, increase DPS, drastically.
-Heroic Strike, on the other hand, is 'Next Attack', which varies wildly depending on weapon.
-Effective the 2.0.3 patch, Slam is no longer subject to interruption while casting.  Previous to 2.0.3, Slam was interruptable in the same way as spell-caster; knocking the charge-up bar backward each time damage is taken, which can lower the DPS back to nearer normal levels.
-In general though, use this instead of Heroic Strike if using two-handed weapons. If using one-handers or dual wield, stick with Heroic Strike. Also, Slam generates much less threat than Heroic, which can be useful in Secondary Tanking.
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-! | Rank || [[Warrior#Rage|Rage]] Cost || Damage || Level || Cost
-|-
-! | 1 ||  15 || + 32 || 30 || {{g|1}}{{s|8}}
-|-style="background-color: #303030;"
-! | 2 || 15 || + 43 || 38 || {{g|1}} {{s|80}}
-|-
-! | 3 || 15 || + 68 || 46 || {{g|3}}{{s|24}}
-|-style="background-color: #303030;"
-! | 4 || 15 || + 87 || 54 || {{g|5}}{{s|4}}
-|-
-! | 5 || 15 || + 105 || 61 || {{g|5}}{{s|85}}
-|-style="background-color: #303030;"
-! | 6 || 15 || + 140 || 69 || {{g|5}}{{s|85}}
-|}
-Slam is affected by the [[Global Cooldown]] though, and if you have a top-speed connection, the Global Cooldown of 1.48 seconds will thus make talent points spent in Improved Slam rather useless for PVE, if you chain-cast the spell.  In pvp, however, improved slam talent allows you to get near mortal strike damage without having to stand in one place for very long.
-While Slam is without a doubt a good ability, being spell with casting-time, it resets the swing timer of your weapon, and therefore you would rather use an Instant Ability like [[Whirlwind]], [[Bloodthirst]] or [[Mortal Strike]], if you have access to them.
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-{{AbilitiesFooter|Warrior}}
-[[Category:Warrior Abilities]]