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In World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic (MoP Classic), repair bills can sneak up on you fast—especially if you're pushing through dungeons, raiding, or just getting caught off-guard while questing in the open world. Whether you're a returning veteran or diving into MoP for the first time, it's worth learning how to save gold by avoiding unnecessary deaths and durability loss.

Here are 17 combat tips to help you stretch your armor's life and reduce repair costs in WoW MoP Classic.

1. Always Pull with a PlanDon't rush into packs without a strategy. Know your surroundings and pull mobs to safer spots to avoid accidental chain pulls.

2. Use Crowd Control WiselySheep, trap, sap, and other CC tools aren't just for show. Smart CC reduces incoming damage, which in turn means less wear and tear on your gear.

3. Interrupt Key AbilitiesSome enemy abilities hit hard or cause chaos. Interrupting those casts can prevent wipes and unnecessary gear damage.

4. Keep Defensive Cooldowns HandyDon’t blow all your defensive abilities at once. Spacing them out can help you survive longer fights and reduce downtime and durability hits from dying.

5. Stay Out of the Fire (Literally)Environmental hazards in dungeons and raids aren’t just annoying—they rack up repair costs quickly. Watch your feet and keep moving.

6. Learn Enemy MechanicsIf you know when a mob enrages or what causes them to cast AoE, you can preemptively counter or avoid it. Less damage means less gear damage.

7. Use Consumables in Tough EncountersPotions, flasks, and food buffs aren't just for raids. They're useful in solo content too and can make the difference between surviving a tough pull or running back from the graveyard.

8. Upgrade Your Gear RegularlyIf you’re running around in outdated gear, you’ll take more damage and die more often. It might cost some WoW MoP Classic Gold to upgrade, but it's cheaper than constant repairs.

9. Group Up for Difficult QuestsElite mobs and hard solo quests can chew through your durability. Grouping up reduces the damage taken and the risk of dying altogether.

10. Don’t Overpull in DungeonsTanks especially need to manage pull sizes carefully. Overconfidence leads to wipes, and wipes lead to repair bills for the whole group.

11. Use a Tank Pet When Soloing (Hunters & Warlocks)A dedicated tank pet helps keep aggro off you and mitigates incoming damage. Let your pet take the beating while your gear stays intact.

12. Take Advantage of Avoidance GearGear with dodge, parry, or other avoidance stats helps reduce incoming hits. Even as a DPS, any stat that helps you stay alive has repair-saving potential.

13. Healers: Prioritize SurvivabilityHealing yourself or others just enough to avoid death can save more gold than topping everyone off constantly. Balance efficiency with survivability.

14. Don’t AFK in Hostile ZonesLogging out or stepping away in dangerous areas is a surefire way to wake up with a broken set of armor.

15. Learn When to RunKnowing when to disengage is key. Not every fight is worth finishing. If it’s going south, a strategic retreat can save your gear and your gold.

16. Carry Repair Bots or Use Engineering ServicesIf you’re doing longer runs, especially in raids, it’s smart to bring a repair bot. While it might cost some WoW Mop Classic Gold to use, it can prevent a full wipe and multiple deaths later.

17. Invest in Enchants and GemsThis might seem counterintuitive when talking about saving gold, but properly enchanted and gemmed gear performs better, meaning you take less damage and die less often. In the long run, that reduces your repair costs.

Combat efficiency isn’t just about damage meters or healing numbers—it’s also about being smart with your resources. Keeping your gear in good condition means more time in the fight and less time at the repair vendor. A bit of foresight and some strategic thinking can go a long way in saving both time and WoW MoP Classic Gold.

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