In World of Warcraft, once you reach the level cap and you start to do instances, one thing you may be asked to do is to re-spec. So what is a re-spec? Re-spec basically mean to change or revamp your specialization. You see, in World of Warcraft, even after choosing one race and one class for your character, you would still need to make one more big decision when it comes to its growth. That would be your class specialization. There are usually three types of specializations for a class. Based on what specialization you choose, you will go through a particular growth path that is unique from any other specialization. Your spells skills and strength are based on these. For example, if you’re a paladin, you can either specialize on Retribution, protection or Holy. Retribution is a damage-inflicting path. Protection is a hardening and defensive path. Holy, on the other hand, is a healing path.
The biggest question you might ask is when to say yes or no to a request for a re-spec. Basically, you only say yes to a re-spec request if the team you are working with is a long-term team, such your guild raiding group. If the group that requests it is just a temporary group, then don’t re-spec. Re-spec costs money and the only time you should invest in such a thing is if you will be using it for a long time. Guild raiding groups usually have linear systems which you need to follow in order to progress. Temporary groups, which are generated randomly, disband right after an instance run. A re-spec for such a temporary setting would be unwise.
Of course, when you do re-spec for your guild raiding group, make sure you familiarize yourself with the new spells and skills you will get. It would do good to practice in low level instances first. You might want to get used to your new form first. You can also read or watch WoW guidelines and tutorials for tips on how to play your new specialization. Do this and you’ll succeed in WoW.
