Here are the specific changes Tanks and Melee DPS should be aware of in regards to the Cataclysm Stat Changes:



No more Defense on gear. Existing Defense becomes Dodge, Parry, or Block Rating.

No more Block Value on gear. Existing Block Value becomes Block Rating.

You’ll have as much Stamina as you’re used to, though you may notice your tanking plate has a bit less Stamina than a comparable piece of DPS plate, since we tend to take the gem budget out of your most attractive stat.

Bonus Armor on gear will go down slightly.

If you are a melee DPS class, druid tank, or hunter, expect to see:

A lot more Stamina. Bear-form Stamina scaling will be lowered as a result.

Strength if you wear plate. Agility if you wear mail or leather.

Existing Attack Power becomes Agility and Stamina.Armor Penetration becomes Haste or Crit.

No Intellect on melee gear. Hunters won’t need Intellect since they will no longer use mana. Shaman and Retribution paladins will get mana and spell damage in other ways.