(Thane Prot) So close to +10, need some help

[vast valley]

Hi all,

I posted yesterday in #protection for help to figure out why I'm unable to tank higher than a +8 as prot. If it stinks everywhere, check the bottom of your shoe right?

Well, it was suggested that I install the logger and come back, so I'm back with a log. I can also get more logs if one isn't enough. Please let me know.

https://www.warcraftlogs.com/reports/KATq1kHgWav8njpQ?fight=3&type=summary +9 Cinderbrew Meadery

I tried extra hard today and was able to just barely time a +9, and it's my first time doing so. So it's a perfect time to ask for help. The first death was an error (letting shield block drop while running into a pack, causing mobs to hit me in the back). The second death was an intentional wipe. The third death was trying to take the flying bee to end boss with venom on me.

My season goal is to complete +10 on every dungeon, and I think if I could just get a little better it would be possible.

My questions are:

• How do I take less damage? I'm not standing in things that I know of, and I'm using my defensives and stuns. But I still took 1.4 billion damage, and it wasn't all mitigated.
• What can I do to improve myself so that I'm able to tank +10 on each dungeon? Especially if I'm overlooking something obvious.
• Is there anything I can do to better my rotation/abilities so that I'm maximizing my damage while still performing my role? It's not as simple as looking at a DPS sim and trying to get as close as I can.

[rocky cape]

your blocked melee hit % is like 62%, really really low. Make sure youre not just going for uptime on shield block, but rather effective uptime. Meaning, dont press if your not taking melee hits.

also, your haste is just a bit low so id go heavy reprecussions to make things a bit easier

[somber heath]

You're not doing bad at all really, certainly good enough for 10s (and 12s) as it is.

Your biggest issue is SB uptime, make sure you're pressing shield charge on CD.

Second is getting hit in the back, with shield block up you blocked about 87% (which isn't BAD by any means) of melee hits, ideally should be above 90 (I usually have around 93-95%).

I'd suggest swapping champion's spear for thunderous roar if you're struggling with gathering mobs (you'll prob do more damage too). Honestly just send a 10 and hopefully end up with less bad teammates.

[vast valley]

Thanks guys. I do have trouble keeping my front to the enemy while pulling and repositioning packs so I'll keep working on that. I'll also test thunderous roar and champion's spear as I really don't know which is better.

Is overwhelming rage (130 rage) bait for prot or can it help me make more efficient use of my rage?

[somber heath]

You're not wasting much rage so it's fine