Fighter tank build???

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• rjc9000 Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 2,405 Arc User

  April 2019

  Build won't really help you too much, but the one I found most effective was:
  
  Shield Thrower/either/Combat Balance/either/either.
  
  Most of the feats are bad and have next to no synergy. The only one I'd really consider to be any good is Shield Thrower, which makes Shield Throw a great ranged aggro tool. I consider Combat Balance to be *slightly* better than Critical Deflection because it can go past the 50% Defense cap (and I dislike relying on Deflect).
  
  Stats don't matter too much, aside from getting ~60,000 ArmorPen for the aggro.
  
  The best way to play tank is to use your eyes and use your head. Keep an eye on the enemies, look for gaps in their attacks, and make your moves accordingly. Be patient, don't panic, and you should be fine.

  
  

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• xanter

  xanter#1301

  Member Posts: 3 Arc User

  May 2019

  which race to choose for Fighter?
  how to distribute statistics? (con,dex,str...)
  which skills to use?
  
  Is it true that the fighter is a weak tank after changes???

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• rjc9000 Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 2,405 Arc User

  May 2019

  xanter#1301 said:

  which race to choose for Fighter?
  how to distribute statistics? (con,dex,str...)
  

  None of them really matter too much, but a classic STR/CON should be workable.

  xanter#1301 said:

  
  which skills to use?
  

  I'm assuming you're running a easy to use feat setup of Shield Thrower/Cleaving Bull/Combat Balance/either/either
  
  Cleave and Tide of Iron
  Shield Throw/Bull Charge/Enforced Threat
  Shield Talent and Greater Endurance
  Phalanx/Second Wind

  xanter#1301 said:

  
  Is it true that the fighter is a weak tank after changes???

  Well, the people saying that aren't wrong...

  
  

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• silence1x Member Posts: 1,503 Arc User

  May 2019

  Is the lack of a concrete Fighter tank build an indication of the path's lack of efficacy?

  I aim to misbehave

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