Be the Best in the World of Warcraft

Whatever class you choose to play there are a multitude of online tools available for you to use in order to make your character the very best it can be. This may even be useful if you have just applied to a guild recently and been turned down as this guide uncovers some of the top tips and tricks WoW players use everyday to ensure their characters stand out above the average player. Every obstacle has a key to it and this guide will take you through some of the ways you can improve your character skills and become the best on your realm.

Gems

No raider is complete without a full set of epic Northrend Gems. To be the best you cannot compromise on potential stat increases. Make sure you save up the money and purchase all the gems you need for your gear as soon as possible. It may be cheaper to purchase uncut gems instead and get a player with the JC profession to help you cut them into what you need. No serious raiding guild will look twice at your application if you do not at least have all the best gems you can possibly have.

Enchants

Much like gems, full top level enchants are a big bonus to your character. Do not cut corners and therefore your overall stats by enchanting your gear with low level and cheaper enchants. Being the best means putting all of your time and Gold into your character and not cutting corners. Use www.wow-heroes.com to check out your gear enchants and what level they are. This helpful website also provides a small list of recommended enchants for your character to help you to improve.

Research your Class

Performing a simple search online can yield a large amount of results for your class although not all of them can be trusted. Try to avoid opinionated pieces without the facts to back them up and make sure you triple check everything you have read. If you read something online make sure you find multiple sources that point to the same conclusions. You can find out more about your recommended character build, rotation, gems and glyphs through extensive online research. Remember to check out household names such as Elitist Jerks and Tank Spot for in depth class information.

Put Theory into Practice

If you disagree with something you have read online put it to the test yourself. Use theory crafting tools such as class spreadsheets, in-game training dummies and combat log add-ons like Recount Damage Meter to examine your character changes and progression. If you are unsure about whether or not something can be an improvement for your character test it out as much as possible in both practice situations and real raids.

Ignore your gear score

It can be very tempting to choose an item of gear simply because it has a high gear score then the one you currently have equipped. This is not always a beneficial move as some items can actually be more of a “side-grade” than an upgrade. Use websites such as www.wowhead.com to compare your existing gear with potential drops and find out which items may actually be the most beneficial for you and which ones are a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Be Prepared for Change

One of the most common mistakes made in WoW today is the mentality that things never change. Once a player has learnt their class they will then stop their research and continue in the same fashion for months or even years. The World of Warcraft is a constantly changing experience and research is an ongoing struggle for many enthusiasts. As such, your class may change without warning as a new patch or mathematical discovery is made and you could be using out of date tactics or data without realising it. Make sure you stay up to date with all the latest theories and postulations as well as current patch notes.

It will never be enough

Another common mistake with long term players is the idea that they “know everything” about their class. These types of people have been at the top of their class for so long receiving compliments and idolisation from others, that they feel they no longer have anything left to learn. This is simply never the case. No one in WoW knows everything, even the most skilled and high geared players still have lots to learn. Always remember to be humble and continue your research even when you are consistently at the top of your game. This iwll prevent you from making any nasty falls later on. This is similar to the problem of multiple classes that can bring to a player. Try to specialise on one particular character you love playing and focus on them primarily. Attempting to know everything about multiple classes if both futile and counterproductive. Don’t spread your talents out too thinly or your main character will suffer because of it.

To really be the best in World of Warcraft, you are going to need the best guides. For the Horde, that means Joana's Guide. For the Alliance, Zygor's Guide is simply the best. And for Gold Making and Professions, Dugi's Guide has all you need to know.