Grymborn
11-19-2008, 03:08 AM
Well I have found Chosen make quite good AoE tanks. You can start this around level 15. You can do it well in groups around level 20 once you receive your AoE taunt. At 25 it really starts to shine. I'll try to point out the best talents I've found at each level (15, 20, 25). This is as far as I've made it so far. I do this mainly in between Scenarios, AoE grinding PQ/Kill task mobs when I can for good XP.
It is important to take Apothecary and Scavenging as your skills. This will allow you to make
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Use the highest level you can make at the time. Here is a good Apothecary Guide (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pMTfKnLP0aR5UDDviONA1BQ&gid=15) on Google spreadsheet. It has recipe/formula info.
The Thorn potion should always be up. The HoT potions are just in case, I usually don't need them.
You will be stacking Toughness, Wounds, and Armor gear. You are not worried about Strength for your melee damage as we are more concerned with the mobs beating themselves to death on us.
As far as attacks I am usually lazy. I cycle through the targets reapplying
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until they are dead. You can be more involved than this if you want.
My career points I spent in Corruption until 20 and am now bringing up Dread until they are equal. I have no idea if this is a good idea at this point. It does increase the potency of most of the skills I use to AoE Tank. I guess we'll see.
Level 15
Tanking 3-6 melee mobs at a time
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This will proc constantly and absorb alot of damage.
611
Not a necessity, but can help offset all damage for 10 seconds while you pop a HoT potion.
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Just run this toughness aura for now.
Level 20
Tanking 6-10 melee mobs at a time
607
Your new Tier 2 Morale ability (replaces Shield Wall). This will hit all mobs in front of you for 300 every second for 3 seconds. With alot beating on you its usable every 60 seconds.
8352
This is your 2nd career tactic until we change it in a few levels. Just helps to build action points as you will parry quite a bit.
You also have a few new abilities:
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More AoE Damage. Hit it every time it refreshes.
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Your self HoT Aura to help keep you alive. Run this instead of your toughness aura, unless you like twisting. Ideally twist them both.
8333
Only need when grouped or to help solo pull. Your AoE taunt.
Level 25
Tanking 10-20 melee mobs at a time?
8334
This is your AoE damage aura. You should now be twisting it with Corrupting Retribution and Corrupting Wrath. At the minimum twist this with your heal Aura.
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This will now fill your 2nd career tactic (replacing Chaotic Advantage) causing a DoT on any enemy that hits you. You can actually change this when you get it at 23.
Level 35-40
I'll add these once I reach them as it is more speculation at this point. These are a few I know will be useful.
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These two together seem powerful.
I also like these as your 3rd and 4th Tactic slot:
8352
8365
These two together should keep your Action Points almost full from parrying so much.
If anyone has ideas, comments, or experience with AoE tanking please leave your comments so I can try them out. I am by no means an expert.
This is just a reprint from my article on the Battle Standard (http://battlestandard.blogspot.com/).
It is important to take Apothecary and Scavenging as your skills. This will allow you to make
68967
157882
Use the highest level you can make at the time. Here is a good Apothecary Guide (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pMTfKnLP0aR5UDDviONA1BQ&gid=15) on Google spreadsheet. It has recipe/formula info.
The Thorn potion should always be up. The HoT potions are just in case, I usually don't need them.
You will be stacking Toughness, Wounds, and Armor gear. You are not worried about Strength for your melee damage as we are more concerned with the mobs beating themselves to death on us.
As far as attacks I am usually lazy. I cycle through the targets reapplying
8320
until they are dead. You can be more involved than this if you want.
My career points I spent in Corruption until 20 and am now bringing up Dread until they are equal. I have no idea if this is a good idea at this point. It does increase the potency of most of the skills I use to AoE Tank. I guess we'll see.
Level 15
Tanking 3-6 melee mobs at a time
797
This will proc constantly and absorb alot of damage.
611
Not a necessity, but can help offset all damage for 10 seconds while you pop a HoT potion.
8318
Just run this toughness aura for now.
Level 20
Tanking 6-10 melee mobs at a time
607
Your new Tier 2 Morale ability (replaces Shield Wall). This will hit all mobs in front of you for 300 every second for 3 seconds. With alot beating on you its usable every 60 seconds.
8352
This is your 2nd career tactic until we change it in a few levels. Just helps to build action points as you will parry quite a bit.
You also have a few new abilities:
8331
More AoE Damage. Hit it every time it refreshes.
8332
Your self HoT Aura to help keep you alive. Run this instead of your toughness aura, unless you like twisting. Ideally twist them both.
8333
Only need when grouped or to help solo pull. Your AoE taunt.
Level 25
Tanking 10-20 melee mobs at a time?
8334
This is your AoE damage aura. You should now be twisting it with Corrupting Retribution and Corrupting Wrath. At the minimum twist this with your heal Aura.
800
This will now fill your 2nd career tactic (replacing Chaotic Advantage) causing a DoT on any enemy that hits you. You can actually change this when you get it at 23.
Level 35-40
I'll add these once I reach them as it is more speculation at this point. These are a few I know will be useful.
8337
8357
These two together seem powerful.
I also like these as your 3rd and 4th Tactic slot:
8352
8365
These two together should keep your Action Points almost full from parrying so much.
If anyone has ideas, comments, or experience with AoE tanking please leave your comments so I can try them out. I am by no means an expert.
This is just a reprint from my article on the Battle Standard (http://battlestandard.blogspot.com/).