MMOC posted up some new data mined info from the most recent PTR build (9386). With it comes a new two handed blacksmithed tanking weapon. The image shows it to be a sword, but model looks like an axe. I’m sure this is just a data error, we’ll see though. Tanks rejoice! between this and the new tanking runeforge we can dang near wear full dps gear! (okay, not really). Either way, I’m glad this surfaced before I had my Destroyer made.

Small update. Many have noticed that the weapons show as …

DK’s have been wondering since release why our Sigil supply seemed to be in short demand. In recent blue posts, Ghostcrawler said that more Sigils would be added to help us get rid of that starting Sigil that we’ve had since creation. Well here they are:
For 30 Venture Coins you can chose between one of the following 3.

There is also a tanking Sigil, for 15 Emblem of Heroism you can get:

Still not sure why a tanking Sigil isn’t available pre 80, but at least this is a good start. Pics …

Gear Check is a random column that takes a closer look at Death Knight gear and weapons.
One of the first dungeons you’ll hit after entering Northrend is The Nexus. The Nexus isn’t the ideal instance to run in terms of Death Knight boss drops. There is actually only one useful drop inside the instance, the rest of the Nexus loot comes via quest rewards. However, if you are a DK (be it tank or dps) in need of a shoulder upgrade, this is your place.
Boss Drops
The only notable drop inside …

Gear Check is a random column that takes a closer look at Death Knight gear and weapons.

Nothing makes leveling easier than a nice weapon! Once you’re in Northrend you get the opportunity early on for a weapon that will last a good 5-7 levels. The Axe of Frozen Death can easily be obtained at level 68, is a nice source of EXP while obtaining and gives a few other nice quest rewards in the process.
The quest lines for both Alliance and Horde are in Borean Tundra. Head over soon as you hit …

Here are the 2 and 4 piece bonuses from the Naxx raid gear.
Tank:
2pc: Plague strike has 10% more crit.
4pc: Icebound Fortitude lasts 3 seconds longer.
DPS:
2pc: Obliterate and Scourge strike have 5% more crit.
4pc: Obliterate and Scourge strike generate 10 more RP.

Valorous

Tank
DPS

Valorous Scourgeborne Chestguard
Valorous Scourgeborne Battleplate

Valorous Scourgeborne Faceguard
Valorous Scourgeborne Helmet

Valorous Scourgeborne Handguards
Valorous Scourgeborne Gauntlets

Valorous Scourgeborne Legguards
Valorous Scourgeborne Legplates

Valorous Scourgeborne Pauldrons
Valorous Scourgeborne Shoulderplates

Heroes’

Tank
DPS

Heroes’ Scourgeborne Chestguard
Heroes’ Scourgeborne Battleplate

Heroes’ Scourgeborne Faceguard
Heroes’ Scourgeborne Helmet

Heroes’ Scourgeborne Handguards
Heroes’ Scourgeborne Gauntlets

Heroes’ Scourgeborne Legguards
Heroes’ Scourgeborne Legplates

Heroes’ Scourgeborne Pauldrons
Heroes’ Scourgeborne Shoulderplates