Quick context
Many DKs focus on rotation and forget that positioning decides uptime, survivability and usefulness in long fights.
The focus of this guide
- Increase target uptime without taking avoidable damage
- Respect the mechanics area and movement call
- Preserve vision to react quickly
Practical step by step
- Learn safe spots from each encounter
- Anticipate movement with 1-2 globals of margin
- Avoid crossing the tank line unnecessarily
- Keep the camera and zoom adjusted to read the fight
Common mistakes
- Pursue target in risk area without call
- Stick to the boss without observing frontal mechanics
- Move late and lose cooldown when moving
Final checklist
- Known security spots
- Movement plan per phase
- Adjusted camera
- Safely preserved uptime
Summary
Raid rewards those who deliver live and constant damage. Positioning is part of your rotation.
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