Tanking Onyxia

[Galrond]

So I understand Onyxia hits like a wet noodle on plate these days. Not sure how I should tank her; it seems like I'd run OOM pretty quick in normal gear. So I was wondering how most tankadins go about tanking her.

Should I tank her in my offhealing gear just for max mana regen/max spelldamage/minimum avoidance or what? Or do I just mana pot/taunt whenever available? I want my Quel'serrar NOW.

[Aarek]

I'd say maximize your spell damage and stam. A lot of the damage from that fight is nothing but fire.

[thejuice]

IMO let a druid tank it, or at least tank it as ret. i;ve tried her multiple times, she doesnt hit for much, and she doesnt hit fast enough to get blocked as much as you need to to keep threat. i tried it once and i lost aggro b/c i had to watch my mana and a lock ended up tanking it until phase 2.

i've never been able to get her past phase 2, mainly due to retarded-ass dps and healers who dont know how to avoid deep breath.

[Invisusira]

TANK HER WITH A 2H

ALSO SHE DEEP BREATHS MORE IN THE PATCH

[Arcand]

Don't use Holy Shield. Judge Wisdom, put SoV up and spam whatever rank of Consecration is sustainable. Bring a Flask of Blinding Light. Retribution Aura.

You might lose her despite all this, depending on peoples' gear. Then you will discover that a warlock can tank her rather well until a knockback gets you back in control.

[Airenis]

Are u guys talking about soloing her?

[Duzzit]

Are u guys talking about soloing her?

u cant solo her due to no reliable ranged attack.

[soulfirexz]

Are u guys talking about soloing her?

u cant solo her due to no reliable ranged attack.

She's easily 2 manned by paladin/healer. Shaman is preferred for windfury and ranged dps imo.