Post by Aadramelekh
Hmmm... A new BiS list for feral druids would be the most problematic to build. For instance, for feral DPS it will be pretty hard and opinions will be pretty diverse. All because Armor Penetration is rated slightly better than Agility in models, but Agility benefits from talents and Blessing of Kings for an 18% increase when raid buffed. My personal preference still lies with agility over Armor Penetration when considering sockets for instance. And the simple fact that ArP provides benefits for about 60% of the total damage done by a pussy cat, while Agility benefits all damage done (less than ArP for Melee, Shred, Mangle, Ferocious Bite but ~infinitely more for Rake and especially Rip - with more crit and AP).
One attempt at a BiS list for feral DPS would be
THIS one.
As you can see, the list still provides a hefty ArP rating (423) while going for near perfect hit / expertise caps. One other base argument in favor of the list would be that the best combination for DPS bonuses would be 2xT7 + 2xT8 - the issue may be open for debate, but in my opinion 2 extra Rip ticks plus the 2% chance for clearcasting per each Rake and Rip tick is much more valuable than 4xT8's +8 seconds to Savage Roar (and about 12% more attributes than the ilvl 213 T7 items). The two trinkets provide a huge ArP combo (they can even stack according to some reports). One could replace the Mjolnir Runestone with the +90 agility Darkmoon Card if it doesn't drop. Finally, the last argument in favor of the list is the impressive number of sockets (16 normal + 1 meta). Personally I would replace the necklace with the Favor of the Dragon Queen, as I have jewelcrafting and a +27 agility gem in that socket makes it better than the emblem necklace.
Of course, others may disagree, value different stats for more or less than me, etc. I am waiting to see some other opinions regarding BiS feral DPS gear.
Post by Slimda
The guys over at Elitist Jerk Forums have already compiled a new "Best in Slot"-list for Ulduar.
Here, somewhat down the post.
Head Conqueror's Nightsong Headguard
Neck Seed of Budding Carnage
Shoulders Conqueror's Nightsong Shoulderpads
Chest Winter's Icy Embrace
Waist Relic Hunter's Cord
Legs Conqueror's Nightsong Legguards
Feet Footpads of Silence
Wrist Mechanist's Bindings
Hands Conqueror's Nightsong Handgrips
Finger1 Loop of the Agile
Finger2 Cindershard Ring
Trinket1 Grim Toll
Trinket2 Mjolnir Runestone
Back Drape of Faceless General
MainHand Lotrafen, Spear of the Damned + berserking
Idol Idol of the Ravenous Beast
I'm too lazy to make it into links.
Post by Aadramelekh
That list is based on 4xT8 + all out ArP.
I still think that 2xT7 + 2xT8 will yield better DPS results. Also some of those items are a bit out dated. These
Bracers and this
Weapon are better than what he chose when compiling the list. If I revise my list with the chest he used, I get
THIS gear list. It has 62 less critical strike rating, 57 less agility (because it uses 2xT7) but it offers 4 extra sockets and 27 more ArP.
Post by Aadramelekh
4 extra seconds of Rip = 2 extra ticks = 2 extra chances for clearcasting and more damage ticking on the target when I cannot be in contact with it (be it because of the fight scenario or the necessity to avoid hazards). Indeed, the +8 seconds to Savage Roar will make it possible to use only 1 or 2 CP Savage Roars and focusing the rest of the resources for Rip / Ferocious Bite.
Also
Toskk's Feral DPS Simulator says this as well. 2xT7 + 2xT8 is better than 2xT8 + 4xT8. Not by much, but it is.