User:Crimsonchains/Building Up Tanks

Mage Tank Mages aren't just good for support you know. They can be one of the best tanks you can create in the game as well. Here are some Easy steps to help you create a decent if not powerful Mage Tank that will serve you Well.

Note: You must have acquired the skill of the Arcane warrior for this to work!

step 1: when you have reached lv.7 and can finally pick a skill class choose Arcane Warrior then for the spell get Combat Magic. This now allows you to trade Magic for strength and allows you to trade the robed for good armor and the staff for a decent weapon. Note: This is by your choice if you do the DLC then you may change your mind.

Step 2: Mae sure you equip armor and a weapon now that you traded Strength with Magic. I suggest 41 points to Magic, 35 to Willpower 20 to Constitution and 18 cuning. This will really make your mage hard to beat as well as give you a range of spells to cast at a time.

Step 3: Make sure you are an expert or master Persuasive talker (Preferably master) This helps with all negotiations and pretty much makes you have final say over all even them little pesky pain in the sides that don;t want to hear reason. Then work on your Combat Training which really gives you a boost in offense and Defense.

Step 4: Don't waist your time on healing and support spells leave that to Wynn or Morgigan. What you want to do is set your Mage with is mainly attack & paralyzing spells so this way you can put an end to your enemies quick or do great damage as well as offer more defense to your party as well as support from ranged to up close and personal combat.

Step 5: Once all of this is done then it is up to you upgrade the armor and weapons as you see fit to your mage and head into combat and start showing that Mages are not just good with staffs and can stand in a distance.

Here are some Spells you may wish to look into:

Rock Armor: Increases your defense. Combat Magic: Increases your combat capabilities such as offense and defense. Flaming weapons: Enchants the weapon with fire element doing Fire damage. Haste: Increases the speed of all party members as long as this mode is in effect. Walking Bomb: Does spirit Damage and causes target to explode. Crushing Prison: Does Mental damage while trapping a target for a period of time. Miasma: Lowers defense and offense of all targets that are in the range of this spell. Walking Nightmare: Causes mass confusion amongst targets and often causes them to attack themselves. Aura of Might: Increases Combat Magics abilities Shimmering Shield: Increases Defense as well as allows you to avoid some hits. Fade Shroud: Allows you to avoid most attacks as well as damage when struck. Inferno, Earthquake, Blizzard or Tempest: All elemental spells that have a wide range and time period of doing none stop damage to all targets in the range. (Note: The elemental spells only work when the damage can be done however Earthquake is no good towards flying enemies as an example.) Mana Drain: Drains a target of manna and replenishes your own mana. Virulent Walking Bomb: Same as Walking Bomb but causes a chain reaction to all other targets in close range to explosion. Death Magic: Gains small amount of Health during battle or from a dead target. ''' Note: Any of these can be applied to other mages and second Job class choice is up to you.  Warrior Tank''' The Warrior is rather easy to make a tank honestly just got to know where to set the right tributes and find what balance of weapon you want for the tank or if you want to do a two way split skill with the warrior.

Just fallow these simple steps and you will find that the warrior tank is powerful and can handle the most powerful of your enemies.

Step 1: a Must is pick a weapon (something of the lines of greatsword sense those types of weapons do more damage) and Armor are a must! They can help or break a tank easily. (Keep in mind Plate armor is the best armor you can get in the game.)

Step 2: Tributes are rather easy to figure out. 41 Strength, 20 dexterity and 25 Constitution and 18 cunning.

Step 3: Now that's out of the way lets cover the skills which is up to you but it all pends on the weapon you choose or style of fighting such as dual wielding or two handed wielding. Maybe an archer or shield type of person. But I do recommend you get Powerful, Sword piercing and threaten.

Step 4: Finally now add on the persuasive mastery some battle tactics and Battle training.

Step 5: As for skills of some sort I suggest Champion and one other that is of your liking of course.

With this you are pretty much set on your way to becoming that much stronger.

Rogue Tank

This is a rather difficult one but a rogue tank can be done how ever not many choose to use it but for you that do here's a to make it happen just fallow the steps.

Step 1: This rather important because you will sacrifice speed for this unfortunately. 35 strength, 30 dexterity, 18 cunning and 20 constitution. As I said speed is still there but it puts a hurting on you as a rogue.

Step 2: Now the weapons of choice either shield and sword, dual wielding or archery which either one works but I suggest dual wielding or shield and sword use archery as a secondary skill for long range attacks.

Step 3: Bea master of the tongue and get your persuasion up to master! Then work on combat training and master it then battle tactics. As for any real skills to get a hold of I just get the stunning and master lock picking the rest is up to you.

Step 4: OK this is by your choice either go with regular leather armor or more along the lines of chainmail or heavy chainmail which ether of these really works. As for weapons again pending on what you want to do.

Step 5: As for two special skill requirements to your rogue tank I suggest assassin and duelist which really gives you an edge in a fight.

With this being said well you have a heck of a rogue that can balance speed and power now but again not many people prefer using a rogue as their choice of tank.

This is the easiest way to achieve your tanks in the game with out alot of hassle or confusion. Also do note that pending of the skills you acquire can really help you get closer to a awesome tank or a train wreck and extra support party member. This also can be used on other members in the game as you see fit.

Crimsonchains (talk) 04:49, June 12, 2011 (UTC)CrimsonChains