Cataclysm Tank Reputation Guide

Here are my thoughts on how tanks should gain there rep in Cataclysm. I will list the reputations in the priority of what I think is most important first down to the least important. Keep in mind that this guide is for tanks only with emphasis on Deathknights.

The Earthen Ring

The Earthen Ring is at the top of my list due to the simple fact that there is no dailies for this faction and it contains the tanking head enchant. It is the most "difficult" to build rep with. The only way to gain rep is to make sure you complete the regular quests and wear your tabard while in dungeons until revered for the tank benefits from them. You can go further after getting where you need to be with the other tank factions but this will bring nothing more to you as a tank.

Enchants

Arcanum of the Earthen Ring (Revered)

Items

Friendly: Tabard of the Earthen Ring

Honored: Stone-Wrapped Greaves

Revered: None

Exalted: None

Quartermaster

Provisioner Arok - Shimmering Expanse 49.1, 42.1

Therazane

Therazane makes it in second for the tank shoulder enchants. As a raid tank
you should grind for exalted to make sure you can buy the best enchant from this faction. Dailies.

Enchants

Lesser Inscription of Unbreakable Quartz (Honored)
Greater Inscription of Unbreakable Quartz (Exalted)

Items

Friendly: Tabard of Therazane

Honored: None

Revered: Felsen's Ring of Resolve

Exalted: None

Quartermaster

D'lom the Collector - Deepholm 56.9, 13.2

Ramkahen

From here on there isn't really an order to which faction you should choose. It all depends on your gear set and professions. Ramkahen rep provides access to a nice tanking item. Daily.

Enchants

None

Items

Friendly: Tabard of Ramkahen

Honored:

Revered:

Exalted: Sandguard Bracers

Quartermaster

Blacksmith Abasi - Uldum 54.1, 33.3

Wildhammer Clan (Alliance) / Dragonmaw Clan (Horde)

The Wildhammer Clan and Dragonmaw Clan do not have tanking enchants but do provide some nice items. Dailies Alliance / Horde.

Enchants

None

Items

Wildhammer Clan

Friendly: Tabard of the Wildhammer Clan

Honored: None

Revered: Crown of Wings

Exalted: Gryphon Rider's Boots

Dragonmaw Clan

Friendly: Tabard of the Dragonmaw Clan
Honored: None

Revered: Grinning Fang Helm
Exalted: Boots of Sullen Rock

Quartermaster

Craw MacGraw - Twilight Highlands 48.6, 30.6 (Alliance) / Grot Deathblow - Twilight Highlands 53.9, 42.1 (Horde)

Guardians of Hyjal

Guardians of Hyjal have some nice tanking items. This is another faction that does not have dailies so make sure to complete all the regular quests and wear your tabard.

Enchants

None

Items

Friendly: Tabard of the Guardians of Hyjal

Honored: Mountain's Mouth

Revered: None

Exalted: Wrap of the Great Turtle

Quartermaster

Provisioner Whitecloud - Mount Hyjal 62.8, 23.9

Baradin's Wardens (Alliance) / Hellscream's Reach (Horde)

While Baradin's Wardens or Hellscream's Reach don't awesome stuff for tanks some of their items can be cool to have as a raid tank. Dailies Alliance / Horde.

Enchants

None

Items

Baradin's Wardens
Friendly: None
Honored: Baradin's Wardens Tabard, Baradin Footman's Tags
Revered: Blade of the Fearless

Exalted: Mirror of Broken Images

Hellscream's Reach

Friendly: None
Honored: Hellscream's Reach Tabard, Baradin Grunt's Talisman

Revered: Blade of the Fearless
Exalted: Mirror of Broken Images

Quartermaster

Quartermaster Brazie - Tol Barad 72, 63 (Alliance) / Pogg - Tol Barad 54, 81 (Horde)

This should give you a clear idea of what you can get from the new Cataclysm factions as a tank and what order you should go for rep. As usual comments are always appreciated.