Tank question - Guild Wars Forums

revannecroblade · Dec 12, 2005, 07:58 AM // 07:58

I jsut made a warrior tonight and i was wondering what will be a good second for a future tank??

rugal nuker · Dec 12, 2005, 08:05 AM // 08:05

as the popular replies u will get:MONK, hhee

Makkert · Dec 12, 2005, 09:36 AM // 09:36

A good tank is more a question of good positioning.
The popular pick is monk, altough ele (armor of earth) or ranger (stances) can also be used.

Shimus DarkRaven · Dec 12, 2005, 10:07 AM // 10:07

For going through PVE the first time on a warrior, you can't get much safer then a Monk secondary. Although, if I had to do it again, I might have chosen necromancer, when you have creatures huddled around you, mark of pain and stuff would have been handy, not to mention lifetaps. But I'm more comfortable with a W/Mo in PVE, and then when you get to the desert do all the "Change your profession" quests and get skills for each other secondary that way incase you want to go a different route, options are still available.

--The Shim

Former Ruling · Dec 12, 2005, 12:11 PM // 12:11

I use Warrior Necromancer for the warrior I'm getting thorugh PvE.

I use mostly Adrenal skills, so my energy is enough to habour Vamp Touch as one of my heals. I just dont like Healing Sig that much in a fight, because you really cant use it while getting hit (or you'll just take more dmg from using it).

And /mo is so popular and overdone :\

Boubou · Dec 12, 2005, 12:25 PM // 12:25

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Originally Posted by Shimus DarkRaven

For going through PVE the first time on a warrior, you can't get much safer then a Monk secondary. Although, if I had to do it again, I might have chosen necromancer, when you have creatures huddled around you, mark of pain and stuff would have been handy, not to mention lifetaps. But I'm more comfortable with a W/Mo in PVE, and then when you get to the desert do all the "Change your profession" quests and get skills for each other secondary that way incase you want to go a different route, options are still available.

--The Shim

I love the idea of the necro. Usually in PVE you will always have a healing monk in a party, so the self healing is optional. Mark of pain, when you are surrounded should help a lot, if you want, you could also bring Spiteful spirit !

The W/Mo is overdone, as said another poster. I have seen few of them trying to convince me they can be a backup healer! He can cast 2 horizon of healing and 1 healing breeze, take a off-hand and you can a total of 4 horizon of healing and 2 healing breezze; and don't forget the 2 regen pipe only!

Anyway, if I would make a Warrior from the beginning and doing the game seriously, W/N would be my choice !

dawnrain · Dec 12, 2005, 01:13 PM // 13:13

Don't discount a mesmer secondary. The inspiration stances are very useful for tanking. Not to mention, I think a mesmer secondary ultimately gives you the most flexibilty.

Greygon · Dec 12, 2005, 04:14 PM // 16:14

A good Tank can be any secondary... You have to be able to customize your skills to match your party... Don't be afraid to switch secondaries. Just don't burn all your skill points on crap skills. I usually go Wa/Ra or Wa/Mo depending on the situation. Remember you can switch secondaries as often as you like after you complete the quests. Make yourself comfortable with several builds and you can do many things. The Warrior can't be as many things as a Ranger, but the options are great.

Dec 12, 2005, 07:58 AM // 07:58	#1
revannecroblade Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005	Tank question I jsut made a warrior tonight and i was wondering what will be a good second for a future tank??

Dec 12, 2005, 08:05 AM // 08:05	#2
rugal nuker Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: E/Mo	as the popular replies u will get:MONK, hhee

Dec 12, 2005, 09:36 AM // 09:36	#3
Makkert Black Beast of Aarrrrgghh Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: The Biggyverse [PLEB] // Servants of Fortuna [SoF]	A good tank is more a question of good positioning. The popular pick is monk, altough ele (armor of earth) or ranger (stances) can also be used.

Dec 12, 2005, 10:07 AM // 10:07	#4
Shimus DarkRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Titusville, PA <nowhere> Guild: KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer> Profession: W/Mo	For going through PVE the first time on a warrior, you can't get much safer then a Monk secondary. Although, if I had to do it again, I might have chosen necromancer, when you have creatures huddled around you, mark of pain and stuff would have been handy, not to mention lifetaps. But I'm more comfortable with a W/Mo in PVE, and then when you get to the desert do all the "Change your profession" quests and get skills for each other secondary that way incase you want to go a different route, options are still available. --The Shim

Dec 12, 2005, 12:11 PM // 12:11	#5
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	I use Warrior Necromancer for the warrior I'm getting thorugh PvE. I use mostly Adrenal skills, so my energy is enough to habour Vamp Touch as one of my heals. I just dont like Healing Sig that much in a fight, because you really cant use it while getting hit (or you'll just take more dmg from using it). And /mo is so popular and overdone :\

Dec 12, 2005, 01:13 PM // 13:13	#7
dawnrain Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005	Don't discount a mesmer secondary. The inspiration stances are very useful for tanking. Not to mention, I think a mesmer secondary ultimately gives you the most flexibilty.

Dec 12, 2005, 04:14 PM // 16:14	#8
Greygon Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arkansas Guild: Knights of the Republic (KOTR) Profession: W/R	A good Tank can be any secondary... You have to be able to customize your skills to match your party... Don't be afraid to switch secondaries. Just don't burn all your skill points on crap skills. I usually go Wa/Ra or Wa/Mo depending on the situation. Remember you can switch secondaries as often as you like after you complete the quests. Make yourself comfortable with several builds and you can do many things. The Warrior can't be as many things as a Ranger, but the options are great.