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Pan Head · Feb 07, 2007, 12:04 AM // 00:04

What is the best build for an obsidian flesh tank. I have tried out a few different skills but just have not found the sweet spot.

-.- · Feb 07, 2007, 03:05 AM // 03:05

Obsidian Flesh tank just sucks. Go Primary Elementalist.

dies like fish · Feb 07, 2007, 03:09 AM // 03:09

I use...

Obsidian Flesh
Dolyak Signet
Endure Pain
Stoneflesh Aura
Endure Pain
Glyph of Concentration
Wary Stance
Lightbringer's Gaze or Resurrection Signet (depending where you are, of course)

Coloneh · Feb 07, 2007, 03:35 AM // 03:35

warriors

cant

tank

ever

epically not with en ele elite spell. you need an E/R to be an Obs flesh tank.

Stormbringer · Feb 07, 2007, 10:01 AM // 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coloneh

warriors

cant

tank

ever

.

What in the??
Okay.. if you say so.
*Makes party*
*let the eles tank with the earth ench*
*mobs use ench removal*
*ele dies*
*warrior was dmg build-up*
*monk dies*
*party dies*
*party blames the warrior*

Warriors are the only class that do not need enchs to tank, armor bonus like WY Doy and DP and stances that have "no" CD are all you need.
Get real.

LightningHell · Feb 07, 2007, 01:46 PM // 13:46

Tanking is stupid.

Obsidian Flesh tanking is done with an Elementalist, who can chain Obsidian Flesh and use Earth armor buffs. No enchant removal via Obsidian Flesh is win...unless, of course, you get a Chilblains in your face...

Tingi · Feb 07, 2007, 05:31 PM // 17:31

well all of your questions have been answered Pan Head.

I shall now tell you that Warriors should not "Tank" ever. Ever.

Dealing damage? Tick
Taking damage? Sure, high AL means they are naturally resistant to attacks. And hell you can even bring Watch Yourslef in PvE as this is a very nice skill to bring. But focuss your building around dealing damage. Not Tanking.

Effigy · Feb 08, 2007, 03:52 AM // 03:52

I'm pretty sure he's talking about DoA, where tanking is in fact a viable option. I don't know if anyone's come up with a decent team builds that doesn't utilize a tank of some sort (haven't done DoA since the week it was released), but previously a Obs Flesh tank was pretty much a given.

LightningHell · Feb 08, 2007, 04:38 AM // 04:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Effigy

I'm pretty sure he's talking about DoA, where tanking is in fact a viable option. I don't know if anyone's come up with a decent team builds that doesn't utilize a tank of some sort (haven't done DoA since the week it was released), but previously a Obs Flesh tank was pretty much a given.

Problem is, the Obs Flesh tank is an Elementalist, not a Warrior.

Coloneh · Feb 09, 2007, 07:51 AM // 07:51

my point, warriors shouldnt be tanking. E/R can keep up constant obsidian flesh. stormbringer you obviously dont know what your talking about.

Shadowfox1125 · Feb 09, 2007, 09:08 AM // 09:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormbringer

What in the??
Okay.. if you say so.
*Makes party*
*let the eles tank with the earth ench*
*mobs use ench removal*
*ele dies*
*warrior was dmg build-up*
*monk dies*
*party dies*
*party blames the warrior*

Warriors are the only class that do not need enchs to tank, armor bonus like WY Doy and DP and stances that have "no" CD are all you need.
Get real.

[card]Obsidian Flesh[/card]
Read that. Get real.

This is the only thing you should be afraid of.
[card]Chilblains[/card]

qvtkc · Feb 09, 2007, 09:21 AM // 09:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowfox1125

[card]Obsidian Flesh[/card]
Read that. Get real.

This is the only thing you should be afraid of.
[card]Chilblains[/card]

[skill]Broad Head Arrow[/skill]

EDIT: Obsidian Flesh tanks are not elementalists (well, not in DoA anyway), they are warriors, because you need more than just Obsidian Flesh, you need Dolyak Signet too.

Lord Nibiru · Feb 09, 2007, 09:41 AM // 09:41

haha,elementalist like tanker? you must be joking,and that joke is very stupid.
Ele with 20 less armor then warrior to tank?! please.......think what you are talking......

NinjaKai · Feb 09, 2007, 10:01 AM // 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Nibiru

haha,elementalist like tanker? you must be joking,and that joke is very stupid.
Ele with 20 less armor then warrior to tank?! please.......think what you are talking......

Have you ever looked at the earth skills line. Or are you the stereotypical ele predisposed only choosing fire.

Lord Nibiru · Feb 09, 2007, 10:20 AM // 10:20

ele with enchaments is dead ele,I know because I play mesmer and necro

Effigy · Feb 09, 2007, 01:35 PM // 13:35

Nibiru, don't get involved unless you know what you're talking about.

I have seen W/E successfully tank in DoA, although I'm not sure how it compares to a E/*. It can work though.