Why BM Hunters Should Try a Chimera

Disclaimer 04/15/09 Since this subject has gotten a decent amount of attention, I just want to make a few things clear. I am not stating that the Chimera is “The Top DPS Pet”. I am saying that I believe it to be an excellent choice for both PvP and PvE based on my experience and from the testing I’d done on the PTR. So far, most are claiming that some Ferocity pets such as the Devilsaur and Wolf are top …

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Patch 3.1 Goes Live Tomorrow (or Today Rather)!

I’m pretty excited and I bet you are too. I mean, who wouldn’t be… Dual-Specs, Ulduar, T8, Argent Tournament, Iron-Bound Proto Drakes, Sea Turtle Mounts, and… we’ll no longer need flint and tinder to make campfires!!! Honestly, when’s the last time you made a campfire? For me, it was probably back when I was like level 12 on my main. Here’s my partial list of important stuff to do tomorrow: File a 6 month income tax extension with the IRS. …

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I’m Raiding With My Chimera in 3.1

In the event that I spec BM for a raid. You betcha. I did a fourth and final DPS test tonight with my Chimera. It seems like the combination of Froststorm Breath, Wolverine Bite, Owl’s Focus and Roar of Recovery is just that good. The 2.1 second cooldown on Roar of Recovery makes a fairly substantial difference. It seems as if the Chimera suffers from the same spell hit problem as Loque’nahak, but even with the 4 Froststorm Breath misses …

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