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World of Warcraft: Midnight Tank Tier List - Best Picks for Mythic+ and Raids?A deep dive into all tanking classes in World of Warcraft for the Midnight expansion's Season 1. Discover the strongest and most efficient tanks in the current meta with a comprehensive tier list considering Mythic+ dungeons, raids, and fun.
1. 🎮 Midnight Season 1 Tank Meta Overview and Analysis
· About a month into the Midnight expansion's Season 1, tank balance is generally positive, with specific tanks at the top but the other five classes remaining competitive.
· This video evaluates and ranks all six tanking classes in terms of Mythic+ dungeons, raids, and fun.
· Includes discussions on the meta and reasons for choosing meta classes. The primary reasons for selecting meta classes are 'friction reduction' and 'demonstration of game knowledge'.
· Meta classes reduce friction in various stages of gameplay, such as gear acquisition, group finding, and handling mechanics in dungeons and raids.
· Additionally, choosing a meta class implicitly signals to other players that you possess greater game knowledge.
· Meta classes benefit from a higher concentration of community knowledge and resources, making information more accessible.
· This video evaluates and ranks all six tanking classes in terms of Mythic+ dungeons, raids, and fun.
· Includes discussions on the meta and reasons for choosing meta classes. The primary reasons for selecting meta classes are 'friction reduction' and 'demonstration of game knowledge'.
· Meta classes reduce friction in various stages of gameplay, such as gear acquisition, group finding, and handling mechanics in dungeons and raids.
· Additionally, choosing a meta class implicitly signals to other players that you possess greater game knowledge.
· Meta classes benefit from a higher concentration of community knowledge and resources, making information more accessible.
00:00 - 01:25
1. 🎮 Midnight Season 1 Tank Meta Overview and Analysis
· About a month into the Midnight expansion's Season 1, tank balance is generally positive, with specific tanks at the top but the other five classes remaining competitive.
· This video evaluates and ranks all six tanking classes in terms of Mythic+ dungeons, raids, and fun.
· Includes discussions on the meta and reasons for choosing meta classes. The primary reasons for selecting meta classes are 'friction reduction' and 'demonstration of game knowledge'.
· Meta classes reduce friction in various stages of gameplay, such as gear acquisition, group finding, and handling mechanics in dungeons and raids.
· Additionally, choosing a meta class implicitly signals to other players that you possess greater game knowledge.
· Meta classes benefit from a higher concentration of community knowledge and resources, making information more accessible.
· This video evaluates and ranks all six tanking classes in terms of Mythic+ dungeons, raids, and fun.
· Includes discussions on the meta and reasons for choosing meta classes. The primary reasons for selecting meta classes are 'friction reduction' and 'demonstration of game knowledge'.
· Meta classes reduce friction in various stages of gameplay, such as gear acquisition, group finding, and handling mechanics in dungeons and raids.
· Additionally, choosing a meta class implicitly signals to other players that you possess greater game knowledge.
· Meta classes benefit from a higher concentration of community knowledge and resources, making information more accessible.
01:26 - 03:07
2. 📈 Mythic+ Popularity Statistics: Archon and Raider.io Data Analysis
· We utilize data from Archon and Raider.io to understand tank popularity in Mythic+ dungeons.
· Archon, based on Warcraft Logs data, shows tank popularity, DPS, and Mythic+ scores, highlighting the overwhelming popularity of the 'Brew Master Monk'.
· Raider.io provides more granular data, particularly through its timed run leaderboards, showing the 'Brew Master Monk' as the most popular tank in the level 12+ bracket. Tanks other than 'Brew Master Monk' are rarely found in the top 100 runs.
· You can sort by 'Unique Entities per Class' or 'Frequency per Run', the latter potentially being less useful for analysis due to bias towards players repeatedly running high-level keys.
· In the level 12+ bracket, 'Brew Master Monk' is about twice as popular as other tanks, with 'Protection Paladin', 'Guardian Druid', and 'Vengeance Demon Hunter' showing relatively lower popularity.
· Archon, based on Warcraft Logs data, shows tank popularity, DPS, and Mythic+ scores, highlighting the overwhelming popularity of the 'Brew Master Monk'.
· Raider.io provides more granular data, particularly through its timed run leaderboards, showing the 'Brew Master Monk' as the most popular tank in the level 12+ bracket. Tanks other than 'Brew Master Monk' are rarely found in the top 100 runs.
· You can sort by 'Unique Entities per Class' or 'Frequency per Run', the latter potentially being less useful for analysis due to bias towards players repeatedly running high-level keys.
· In the level 12+ bracket, 'Brew Master Monk' is about twice as popular as other tanks, with 'Protection Paladin', 'Guardian Druid', and 'Vengeance Demon Hunter' showing relatively lower popularity.
05:40 - 07:42
3. 🏆 The Brew Master Monk's Overwhelming Performance and Reasons
· The reason for the 'Brew Master Monk's' superior performance lies in its comprehensive abilities. They are considered one of the best tanks in the game for both damage and survivability.
· Furthermore, they offer excellent party utility, including powerful crowd control abilities like 'Ring of Peace' and 'Leg Sweep'.
· They also have the advantage of being relatively easy to play and maintain threat.
· This stands in stark contrast to other tanks like the 'Guardian Druid'. While 'Guardian Druid' offers good threat and fun through the 'Druid of the Claw' specialization, it doesn't possess the same level of survivability and convenience as the 'Brew Master Monk'.
· The 'Aloon's Chosen' Druid has high usage but its damage output is approximately 10,000 lower than the 'Brew Master Monk', contributing to its lower popularity.
· Furthermore, they offer excellent party utility, including powerful crowd control abilities like 'Ring of Peace' and 'Leg Sweep'.
· They also have the advantage of being relatively easy to play and maintain threat.
· This stands in stark contrast to other tanks like the 'Guardian Druid'. While 'Guardian Druid' offers good threat and fun through the 'Druid of the Claw' specialization, it doesn't possess the same level of survivability and convenience as the 'Brew Master Monk'.
· The 'Aloon's Chosen' Druid has high usage but its damage output is approximately 10,000 lower than the 'Brew Master Monk', contributing to its lower popularity.
07:43 - 09:51
4. ⚔️ Raid Tank Tier List: S Tier and Beyond
· Raid tank evaluation comprehensively considers popularity along with damage and survivability statistics.
· Currently, 'Brew Master Monk' and 'Blood Death Knight' are considered the two strongest tanks, placed in S tier. They synergize well when used together, and having one of each is ideal.
· 'Protection Warrior' is a step below them but still competitive and a good option depending on preference.
· 'Protection Paladin' struggles in raids due to defensive talent investments and reliance on AoE damage. Additionally, beyond defensive cooldowns, their survivability is low, and they lack useful party defensive abilities in raids.
· 'Guardian Druid' excels in single-target damage with the 'Druid of the Claw' specialization but suffers from lower overall damage and potential threat issues.
· 'Death Knight' was weaker at the expansion's start but has shown good performance due to continuous buffs.
· Currently, 'Brew Master Monk' and 'Blood Death Knight' are considered the two strongest tanks, placed in S tier. They synergize well when used together, and having one of each is ideal.
· 'Protection Warrior' is a step below them but still competitive and a good option depending on preference.
· 'Protection Paladin' struggles in raids due to defensive talent investments and reliance on AoE damage. Additionally, beyond defensive cooldowns, their survivability is low, and they lack useful party defensive abilities in raids.
· 'Guardian Druid' excels in single-target damage with the 'Druid of the Claw' specialization but suffers from lower overall damage and potential threat issues.
· 'Death Knight' was weaker at the expansion's start but has shown good performance due to continuous buffs.
09:52 - 13:22
5. ✨ Fun-Focused Tank Tier List: Reflecting Personal Preferences
· Fun is subjective, making an objective ranking difficult, but this selection is based on personal experience with enjoyable tanks.
· 'Death Knight' and 'Brew Master Monk' were chosen as the most fun tanks. 'Death Knight' was personally rated as more fun than 'Brew Master Monk'.
· 'Warrior' offers stable performance, but after its recent major redesign, it might feel somewhat lacking in novelty.
· The 'Druid of the Claw' specialization for 'Guardian Druid' is very fun, but its performance has become somewhat disappointing due to continuous nerfs.
· 'Protection Paladin' and 'Vengeance Demon Hunter' received the lowest ratings for both performance and fun in the current expansion. 'Vengeance Demon Hunter', in particular, offers lower-than-expected survivability and a boring gameplay experience.
· 'Sunlane Blood DK' can feel somewhat frustrating to play due to limitations in utilizing 'Dancing Rune Weapon', a core ability of the 'Death Knight'.
· 'Aloon's Chosen Druid' is difficult to find fun in due to its slow playstyle and low damage output.
· 'Death Knight' and 'Brew Master Monk' were chosen as the most fun tanks. 'Death Knight' was personally rated as more fun than 'Brew Master Monk'.
· 'Warrior' offers stable performance, but after its recent major redesign, it might feel somewhat lacking in novelty.
· The 'Druid of the Claw' specialization for 'Guardian Druid' is very fun, but its performance has become somewhat disappointing due to continuous nerfs.
· 'Protection Paladin' and 'Vengeance Demon Hunter' received the lowest ratings for both performance and fun in the current expansion. 'Vengeance Demon Hunter', in particular, offers lower-than-expected survivability and a boring gameplay experience.
· 'Sunlane Blood DK' can feel somewhat frustrating to play due to limitations in utilizing 'Dancing Rune Weapon', a core ability of the 'Death Knight'.
· 'Aloon's Chosen Druid' is difficult to find fun in due to its slow playstyle and low damage output.
13:23 - 14:24
6. 🚀 Final Conclusion: Which Tank Should You Choose?
· In conclusion, playing 'Brew Master Monk' is the most practical choice at this moment. However, rankings may change as the season progresses due to balance patches and gear acquisition.
· Especially after patch 12.0.7, 'Death Knight' and 'Warrior' have a high potential to rise to the top. While 'Death Knight' is recommended based on personal preference, 'Warrior' has also consistently shown good performance in Mythic+ dungeons.
· Depending on raid preference, choosing 'Death Knight' might be reasonable, while for Mythic+ dungeons, choosing 'Warrior' could be a sensible option.
· However, it's important to remember that World of Warcraft is constantly evolving, and current rankings can change at any time.
· Especially after patch 12.0.7, 'Death Knight' and 'Warrior' have a high potential to rise to the top. While 'Death Knight' is recommended based on personal preference, 'Warrior' has also consistently shown good performance in Mythic+ dungeons.
· Depending on raid preference, choosing 'Death Knight' might be reasonable, while for Mythic+ dungeons, choosing 'Warrior' could be a sensible option.
· However, it's important to remember that World of Warcraft is constantly evolving, and current rankings can change at any time.