Stamina levels for tankingFollow

Honestly I don't see why it should matter to much in low level dungeons like those. I think the real problem is people have almost come to expect the tank/healer to be decked out in heirlooms. With lower stamina you might be harder to heal, but I don't think should be a real problem if you have a capable healer.

If you do want to get better gear try running the specific lower level dungeons a few more times to pick up some gear. You can look on sites like wowhead.com to see what gear is dropped where.

Edited, Sep 27th 2011 11:24am by CaptinXeith

If your gear is mostly green or better, around your level(I replace anything not filled in by dungeons/quests that's more than 10 levels lower than me via the AH), and has stamina on it that isn't absurdly lower than another stat on it, your gear is fine while leveling. The requirements will get higher as you approach 80, naturally, but for now that'll be fairly good enough.

Thanks to all for the helpful advice. I feel more confident now that I'm geared more appropriately. Also good advice on not trying to Tank too high of a dungeon. Guess it's a lot easier to get away with as a damage dealer.

A few things:

1. While leveling there are very few "Gear Requirements" in instances. Generally speaking you are looking at level requirements. So, for example: Instance X is intended for level 20-25. If you are level 20 - you will likely have troubles unless you are really well geared - or with a good group - or with a group who's bad, but of higher level. If you are level 25, you will find most of the instance extremely easy.

2. Generally speaking - Tanks need to be better geared or at a higher level. So, sticking with the instance level @ 20-25.... A level 20 DPS will slow the group down, but won't cause a wipe. A level 20 tank may make the healer struggle and could cause a wipe.

*At level 85 you'll see this too. DPS can enter an instance and sort of 'coast' or allow others to 'carry' them. As the tank is the only one who's supposed to be taking lots of damage or the healer is the only one who's supposed to be healing - these roles are often much harder to 'skimp' on.

3. While leveling, don't waste too much money on the AH. I think we all find it tempting to replace items - especially ones that are very old, but it's generally a waste of money. Your better served to get items through quests and the occasional instance run. If you think about it this way... Buying the BEST piece available at lvl 25 may cost you ~50G. You will likely hit lvl 30 in <5 days and that piece will now be out of date and due for replacing. You just spent 10G per day for a piece that only filled 1 slot.... Not really worth it.

*Exception: Find an enchanter and get a "Firey Enchant" - it's a nice buff for lower levels. You could easily make a lower level wep work from 1-25 or even higher depending on your class/luck... And from 1-20, that wep will simply be OP.