As a plate-wearing class, Death Knights in World of Warcraft require a balance of offensive and defensive stats to excel in both damage dealing and survivability.
Here are some important stats for a Death Knight:
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Strength: This primary stat increases a Death Knight's melee damage, as well as their parry chance.
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Stamina: This secondary stat increases a Death Knight's maximum health pool.
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Critical Strike: This secondary stat increases a Death Knight's chance to critically strike with their attacks.
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Haste: This secondary stat increases a Death Knight's attack speed and reduces the global cooldown of their abilities.
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Mastery: This secondary stat increases the damage of certain abilities for each point of Mastery.
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Versatility: This secondary stat increases a Death Knight's damage done, healing done, and reduces damage taken.
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Defense: This is a stat that is specific to tanks, and it increases a Death Knight's chance to dodge, parry, and block attacks.
The importance of these stats can vary depending on the Death Knight's role, specialization, and the content they are doing. For example, a tank Death Knight may prioritize stamina and defense, while a damage-dealing Death Knight may focus on strength and critical strike.
