| We probably all go through a debate in our minds as | | | | * So-so for PvP |
| to which race to choose when starting a new toon, | | | | Point 3: Increased Health |
| and Warriors in particular seem to feel overwhelmed | | | | This racial trait is the one reason you see so many |
| with the choices they have. | | | | Horde tanks rolling a Tauren Warrior - extra health |
| Want a Mage as Alliance? Go a Gnome, of course. | | | | means taking more damage before you die, which |
| Want a Marksman Hunter as Horde? Go the ranged | | | | means a more desirable and capable tank. If you're a |
| happy Trolls. | | | | power gamer, or simply want a Warrior with the |
| But for Warriors on the Horde side, race choice is | | | | most health in World of Warcraft, this is the race for |
| difficult, so here's my thoughts on the Tauren for | | | | you. |
| those of you on the fence. | | | | This trait is versatile and will help you out in any |
| Before I begin - let me say this: | | | | setting, especially if you choose a Protection Warrior. |
| It doesn't matter which race you choose - you'll be | | | | * Great for dungeons and raids, |
| effective in any spec. Just choose a race you like! | | | | * Great for leveling, |
| You power gaming stat counters out there that just | | | | * Great for PvP. |
| want pure power, read on... and anyone who is torn | | | | Point 4: Herbalism Bonus |
| between two (or three) choices, and want help with | | | | Despite the fact a +15 herbalism bonus is pretty |
| a decision, you'll find what you need here, too. | | | | much useless in the long term, taking herbalism as a |
| Defining Features of the Tauren Class: | | | | Tauren Warrior means two great things, especially |
| 1. Physically the largest class in the game | | | | when stacked with other racial traits. |
| 2. May Stomp | | | | 1. You get a healing spell that will help you last out |
| 3. Increased Health | | | | even longer, and |
| 4. Herbalism Bonus | | | | 2. You'll get plenty of healing pots if you choose |
| 5. Nature Resistance | | | | alchemy to go with it! |
| These are the major features of the class that are | | | | Together with your huge health, these two |
| worth discussing. | | | | professions can make you seem practically |
| Point 1: Largest Warrior Race. | | | | unstoppable. I like that! |
| This feature of Taurens is obviously moot for PvE | | | | So, considering the fact I think the Herbalism buff in |
| & running instances, but for PvP my personal | | | | of itself is useless, using Herbalism & alchemy is: |
| experience shows it makes a big difference. | | | | * Great for dungeons and raids, |
| Who are you going to attack in PvP? A Tauren | | | | * Great for leveling, |
| wielding two monstrous double handed weapons or | | | | * Great for PvP. |
| an undead warrior? A Tauren with a shield as big as | | | | Point 5: Nature Resistance |
| 4 gnomes stacked up, or an Orc? Physical size will | | | | Nature resistance is nice - while obviously only making |
| simply draw more attention to you, and there's not | | | | up a small amount of damage caused against you, |
| much you can do about it! | | | | either in the Pve environment, or by Shamans & |
| * Negative for PvP Players | | | | Druids in PvP, any resistance is a good thing to |
| Point 2: War Stomp! | | | | further enhance your lastability in combat. |
| One of the finer racial attributes in the game, War | | | | * So-so for dungeons and raids, |
| Stomp can be very handy in many different | | | | * So-so for leveling, |
| situations, but it generally won't turn the tide of | | | | * So-so for PvP (almost edging towards good). |
| battle for a Tauren Warrior. Tauren Shamans, Tauren | | | | My Final Thoughts: |
| Druids though? Yes... a stomp might give them time | | | | Tauren Warriors are without question one of the |
| for a heal, while a Warrior is merely giving himself one | | | | best tanks in World of Warcraft, taking a protection |
| extra attack. Nothing to sneeze at, but not exactly | | | | specced Tauren with herbalism/alchemy, or herbalism |
| exciting. | | | | mining (for the stamina boost) is not the "I win |
| War Stomp can be used to interrupt spell casts, | | | | button", but its a super effective combination. |
| stunning up to 5 targets within 8 yards for 2 | | | | There's one other thing though... they sorta appear to |
| seconds. So I see War Stomp best utilized in leveling | | | | be cows that stand up right... I hope you like that |
| and raids, while in PvP its nice, but the 2 second stun | | | | kinda thing...! |
| is very weak compared to other stunning abilities | | | | Personally? I think Undead are the beez kneez - but |
| Rogues and Paladins have. | | | | who cares what I think, its what you like! Choose |
| * Good for dungeons and raids, | | | | accordingly! |
| * Good for leveling, | | | | |