SB Paladin Tank

meechin

Hey guys looking for a SB Paladin tank. Thematically the secondary power is no real biggie to me but def would prefer a more magical secondary. Def would prefer practicality over theme. Thanks in advance guys. (P.S. Are their cosmetic shields in the game? looking for sword and board)

flowcyto

I'm not sure about there being any standard shield skins atm. Also, in being an MA set, SB in CO has very agile-looking anims that more fit something like a samurai or ninja, so I'm not sure if they would satisfy your concept. I guess you could use Slash as your basic attack to tone down the flashiness a bit, but you may not like the sound of the ability either. Laser Sword actually has the more generic anims that could fit a paladin overall, though ofc then it has more of a futuristic tech theme. HW is also slower-looking, but maybe you don't want to use a large weapon either.

Regardless, here's a basic SB Tank build, if you're still interested in it:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform (Tank)
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Super Stats
Level 6: Strength (Primary)
Level 10: Dexterity (Secondary)
Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)

Talents
Level 1: The Master (Str: 8, Dex: 10, Con: 10, Rec: 10)
Level 6: Covert Ops Training (Str: 3, Dex: 3, Con: 3, Int: 3)
Level 9: Impresario (Dex: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 12: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 15: Acrobat (Dex: 5, Con: 5)
Level 18: Martial Focus (Str: 5, Dex: 5)
Level 21: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Reaper's Touch
Level 1: Slash (Rank 2, Serrated Blade, Challenge!)
Level 6: Form of the Swordsman
Level 8: Invulnerability (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Steadfast
Level 14: Scything Blade (Swallowtail Cut, Challenge!)
Level 17: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 20: Reaper's Embrace (Rank 2, No Mercy)
Level 23: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Retaliation (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 29: Dragon's Bite (Dragon Rush)
Level 32: Cut Down
Level 35:
Level 38:
Adv. Points: 29/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Strength: Swole (2/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (3/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Focused Strikes (3/3)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (2/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Elusive (2/2)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Mastery: Warden Mastery (1/1)

The open power slots can be w/e ya want.

I included Dragon's Bite in case you wanted Rush to help w/ energy for easier content (where you aren't blocking as much), though it could be something like Laser Sword's Power Conversion instead if you wanted more help w/ energy that way. You could also get the Heavy Blade adv on Scything Blade if you want some AoE CC (I'd prob still keep Swallowtail or the bleed refresh adv). Either way, it does the usual SB style of building up bleeds (here, mainly w/ Slash) and Rupturing them w/ Reaper's Embrace. Scything Blade can be your main pbAoE, and Slash can also cleave nearby enemies. Gears mostly for Con, w/ some Dex.

Also, if you don't find a shield cosmetic for the wrist, then you could change the block enhancer to something like Force Shield to at least have a energy_light shield effect when you block.