Gearing Archives

Matthew RossiAugust 20, 2020

What’s the best approach to gearing up in World of Warcraft?

Should we use a token system, like the ones coming in Shadowlands? Straight up boss loot? Gear rewards from World Quests and Emissaries? There are a…

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Matthew RossiMay 27, 2020

How to gear those fresh 120 alts in World of Warcraft ASAP

When writing about gearing up a new alt in World of Warcraft right now, there are several things to keep in mind besides how you do it…

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Matthew RossiFebruary 12, 2020

What should gearing an alt in World of Warcraft feel like?

I’m asking this because I just dusted off my level-120 Death Knight — the first character I leveled to 120 and promptly abandoned for my Warrior…

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Matthew RossiOctober 23, 2019

How much RNG is too much in World of Warcraft’s gearing system?

Ever since the concept of Corrupted items was introduced, I’ve been thinking about the sheer level of RNG it adds into gearing in World of Warcraft. Frankly…

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Matthew RossiApril 23, 2019

What would you like to see for gear catch-up mechanics in WoW?

So we found out we’re getting a bump to World Quest gear in order to help people gearing up for Raid Finder Crucible of Storms, and…

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Cory TaylorJanuary 9, 2019

The long and short of getting a character geared for the Battle of Dazar’alor

The Battle of Dazar’alor raid launches in just under two weeks! Finally, the Alliance will take the fight to the Horde. With a new raid on…

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Matthew RossiOctober 3, 2018

The complexities of gearing in Battle for Azeroth

This post was originally published just for our supporters, but now it’s available to everyone. Thanks for reading! There are, in my opinion, several factors contributing…

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