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Cameron <cameronmcc@netspace.net.au> wrote:
> Rene wrote:
> > Hello group,
> >
> > after this weekend my Orc Hunter approaches the slvl 225 in
> > leatherworking. Now soon I will have to decide which specialization I
> > should take.
> >
> > As you might know, there's Elemental, Tribal and Dragonscale
> > leatherworking.
> >
> > Now just about any guide suggests going Dragonscale for Hunter because
> > that counts as mail armor and Hunters learn to wear mail at lvl 40.
> > However, _none_ of the Dragonscale recipies has +agi and most have some
> > resists and bonus to melee stats. On the other hand, Elemental LW has
> > lots of interesting +agi items, sometimes even combined with +% crit
> > chance.
> >
> > So here I am, asking why should I take Dragonscale when my main style
> > is ranged combat and I generally go for +agi stuff and drool for
> > +%crit. Is the higher armor rating of the mail stuff worth forgoing all
> > the nice boni ?
> >
> > (I do know that drops are generally better than crafts but when you
> > can't get the most-wanted stuff it's cool to be able to craft a nice
> > albeit lesser replacement)
> >
> > CU
> >
> > René
> >
> The first set of gloves you get as a pattern for completing the
> preliminary quests are probably going to be be better than anything
> you've had drop so far. The black dragonscale "set" (not a true set)
> gives a bunch of decent bonuses that can work in specific situations
> where you need lots of fire resistance eg MC. With agility enchantments
> they can be pretty good.
> Otherwise it seems most dragonscale items are skewed more towards
> various shaman builds. Not entirely sure which colour I would choose, as
> my highest shaman is only level 12
Even then I'm not sure they are
> exactly brilliant itmes to be wearing.
Yeah the dragonscale stuff seems more apt for a shaman (or someone who
wants resists). The elemental is much more appealing to me at this point,
since as I wrote, I value +agi and +%crit.
> The Devilsaur items are also pretty good for the level at which you can
> wear them.
My main char liked Un'goro, though the devilsaur are a bit.. hm, dangerous
> Either way some leather won't hurt you too much, but ultimately you do
> owe it to those doing the healing to minimise the damage you take by
> wearing appropriate level items. A hunter should be near the bottom of
> the list of those requiring healing in raids. There are times when
> something is going to start whacking you while you are focused on
> killing something at range. Being able to soak up at least some of that
> damage is going to help everyone else do their jobs.
My main char is a lvl 60 priest, so you're preaching to the wrong one
Though the only trouble I ever had with a Hunter in the group was that I
didn't see their pet's health which is now finally resolved with the latest
patch. I always told Hunters that I don't see their pets and they generally
macroed a "Heal my pet please" so I wouldn't overlook them in more hasty
situations where I didn't had the time to randomly check their pet.
> Once you've made those speciality leather items, unless you can find a
> way to make money out of selling them, it's probably time to consider
> changing to something that will serve you better.
Many crafts seem to lose appeal towards the end game. The only eternal
useful ones appear to be alchemy, engineering and enchanting, though
engineering only so since most items are only usable by engineers.
Otherwise you'd just buy them once or at need. All crafts have some nice
items at the end but with enough money you can get many of 'em.
> Certainly high level skinning can generate cash, I'm sure you've looked
> at how much scales can go for in the AH, but grinding them is a slow
> business (Chimera, frostsaber or warbear are faster on non-PVP servers).
> Being able to skin bosses in BRS and the hounds in MC is a useful and
> satisying skill to keep, if somewhat limited in application.
> At higher levels you may find that alchemy - to make agility potions as
> well as a few other useful things, or engineering - a successful FD with
> jumper cables in your pack will be very much appreciated if your
> party/raid wipes. Enchanting may also be worth considering if you want
> to keep that skinning you've worked so hard to level up.
> Either of these can be levelled fairly quickly if you have the cash or
> want to run around lowbie areas where you can ignore the mobs for the
> most part while you collect materials.
I certainly keep that in mind but at the moment I'm happily leveling my
skinning and leatherworking. I can do that as I level along and it doesn't
eat too much resources (time and money) away yet.
> PS don't forget that once you get to 55+ you can start you next series
> of grinding to get the real sets; Beaststalker, Giantstalker (ugly chest
> graphic for 1.6) and Dragonstalker (currently not able to be completed)
Yeah, but farming for those is quite tedious. And it's still quite some
levels away to consider those
Thanks for the ansers
CU
René
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