Yesterday, I profiled a number-crunching addon that does the math to tell you about the actual effects of your abilities and spells. Therefore, I thought it appropriate to share this number-crunching macro. This is one I've only recently had to use. After a few hours debating the meaning and theory behind becoming uncrushable and uncrittable, I think this macro is a great tool for raid leaders and tanks alike. Basically this macro adds up your total avoidance to determine whether or not you meet the sacred uncrushable numeral: 102.4% total avoidance.
Regardless of any arguments about the mechanics behind this system, its what is accepted as the way things are. If you're tanking, pushing Crushing Blows off the attack table is one of your primary goals. As a note, Druids cannot become uncrushable, sorry, you're stuck taking it like a bear.
Come back after the break so I can share the macro without cluttering the front page with scripting code.Alright, so you're interested in knowing your total avoidance. Here is the macro itself:
/script DEFAULT_CHAT_FRAME:AddMessage("Need 102.4 combined avoidance. Currently at:",0.8,0.8,1)
/script DEFAULT_CHAT_FRAME:AddMessage(GetDodgeChance()+GetBlockChance()+GetParryChance()+5+(GetCombatRating(CR_DEFENSE_SKILL)*150/355 + 20)*0.04,1,0.5,0)
Copy this script and dump it into a new macro. (Good luck to you if you decide to type it in manually.) These instructions should work just fine.
- Select the macro text (highlight it)
- Press CTRL-C to copy (Command-C for Macs)
- Open your Macro Interface (/m works in-game)
- Type a name for the macro and choose an icon
- Make sure your cursor is in the macro's text field
- Press CTRL-V to paste (Command-V for Macs)
There's another macro to add to your toolbox, if you're a tank. Keep up the good work you stalwart defenders!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-03-2008 @ 1:35PM
Frostybolts said...
haha, nice
I wrote that macro for my pally Tankenstein last summer and posted it to the EJ forums
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5-03-2008 @ 1:44PM
Yinxie said...
I use Tankpoints (http://www.curse.com/downloads/details/992/)
its nice and easy for tanks ;)
Yinx
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5-03-2008 @ 2:41PM
twh said...
I use the tankadin addon, which also helps.
http://wowui.incgamers.com/?p=mod&m=6113
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5-03-2008 @ 3:13PM
A Man In Black said...
How to tell if you're uncrushable as a warrior:
1. Hit C.
2. Look at your offhand. Is it a shield? If not, equip a shield.
3. Look at your spellbook. Are you on the Protection tab? If not, click that.
4. Click the Shield Block button. It's blue with a little shield on it.
Congratulations! You're uncrushable, yay!
Only paladins need to worry about gearing to be uncrushable. The larger amount of shield block % gained from Shield Block means that any uncrittable prot-specced warriors is uncrushable with Shield Block up.
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5-03-2008 @ 8:22PM
Krick said...
If I remember correctly, that macro makes assumptions about your talent points. I think the "+20" in the second line refers to the 20 defense skill you get from having 5 points in Anticipation. If you have less than 5 points like me...
http://www.wowarmory.com/character-talents.xml?r=Smolderthorn&n=Graham
...then the macro will be wrong.
...
Krick
http://www.tankadin.com
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5-04-2008 @ 7:10AM
Frostybolts said...
yeah, it's pretty basic
I just used it to double check my calculations before I went into Kara for the first time
I'd recommend firing up a spreadsheet for the bulk of one's prot paladin theorycraftage