Mid tanks--which one to choose?

[Belomar]

My SM is getting close to dinging 50, and it is time I decided which class I should roll for my main account (if I can make the big leap of deleting my Hib/Prydwen chars, that is). Having played casters and hybrids since beta, I am now looking to roll a tank for RvR (and which better place for this than the melee realm?). Just a few days ago, I was intent on making a H2H Savage (Troll for weaponskill!), but recent discussions on Savages getting nerfed badly in NF has made me a bit indecisive. More specifically, with the loss of Dualist's Reflexes and the Determination nerf, as well as the boost to Charge (not awarded to Savages), means Savages will be lacking in utility compared to Zerkers. On the other hand, in comparison with Zerkers, Savages have superior styles, better defense, and at least equal or (seemingly) better damage (albeit a bit more inconsistent).

So, what is your opinion of the best Mid tank for RvR in New Frontiers: warrior, zerker, or savage?

 

[Funkybunny]

there is only one tank in midgard...

warrior


the others is hybrid/damagedealers...

if you want a tank, roll warrior.. if you want a damagedealer, roll zerker/savage... if you want to run fast, roll a skald.. if you want cool looking hammers... then thane is your choice

 

[Ingafgrinn Macabre]

and if you want a
-What the fuck is that??? --- --- Ohw my god it killed me??????-
then roll an aug healer
ye got no styles, small shield, no offensive capabilities and you're not a quick killer, but self buffs that rule the realm (10dps damageshield, 11dps damageadd, +73 str/con, 17% base haste + 37% 20sec. haste, 1group, 1singletarget insta heal) when specced 49aug/22mend
:worthy:

 

[nuky]

troll zerker > all

 

[Dracus]

troll zerker > all

agreed!

and I told you already belo zerk > all

But added to that...if u wanna play all out dmg doin MA tank..zerk is the way to go...if u want more util+bigger role in rvr..warrior is without a doubt the best.

/Dracus

 

[Cozak]

Thanes are nice, good tank capabilites got 79 shield on Cozak seems to work well good damage output as well anyone who begs to differ shall have to add me to msn and fear the wrath of the screenshots

 

[Ormorof]

if youre gonna roll a zerker you have to be a valkyn

oh and make a thane if you want to do abit of this, abit of that and in general get laughed at by everyone else

savages smell, and well warriors are just meatshields

hamsters > all

 

[svartalf]

there is only one tank in midgard...

warrior

So true.

and if you want a
-What the fuck is that??? --- --- Ohw my god it killed me??????-
then roll an aug healer

Listen to this man Rufus, he knows what he's talking about.

 

[Inca]

With people coimg to terms with the fact the mixed groups are the way forward i would suggest warrior. There are too few decent bodyguards in mid and any1 that wants to be useful, warrior is the path.

 

[Rudor Dwarf]

Zerker .

 

[Vlamir]

roll a Vlamir.

Vlamir >>> all imho

 

[nuky]

roll a Vlamir.

Vlamir >>> all imho

my granny wielding a wet fish > vlamir (sorry but tis the truth )

 

[Brelakor]

I hear Vlamir is infact a kibbie :<

 

[Vlamir]

my granny wielding a wet fish > vlamir (sorry but tis the truth )

Well sorry to say this to the world, i promised not to say it, but you forced me. Nuky s grandmother is the Glacier Giant.
( and she has hairy legs, yes, it s the awfull truth... )

 

[Vlamir]

... but she s making delicious cookies

 

[Inca]

For those who are unfamiliar with Vlamir or that haven't seen him before, the best way to find him is to look for a grey alb and look on the floor near him. Vlamir is never far away.

 

[Belomar]

Back on track, please! Will Savages really suck in NF, or are they still worth rolling?

 

[Vlamir]

mmm savages < Vlamir imo tbh

 

[Sycho]

Back on track, please! Will Savages really suck in NF, or are they still worth rolling?

Troll zerk, get aug str 3/4 in frontiers aswell as aom 4+empty mind 1 with charge 2 or so heh.My zerk is lv50 troll no sc and has 252str unbuffed with some toa overcap str rogs, he really does hit good damage.

Savages would still be best tank in dps terms but charge may effect them vs good caster groups though it seems to be not as good as people think, just have to see ourselves i guess.

 

[remi]

make defensive tank for supporting your caster group....ie warrior.....spam grapple and bg and your set.

troll warr with 15str, 10dex


2h for dmg, shield for guard....cant go wrong with a warrior.

 

[Ironlung]

Looking towards NF, I don't think that Thanes will be that despised anymore <apart from by the normal people who despise everyone>.
The addition of Det (even without stoicism (spelling?)) helps to make them slightly more viable and the likelyhood of more siege warfare in NF gives them even more appeal.
The HP flaw in Thanes can be reduced with a decent SC/Arti set-up.

ofc Thanes will never be the tank of midgard, but they will be a good option for NF.

 

[Chamie]

savage, damn funny char I must say

 

[Ctuchik]

savage, damn funny char I must say

i wonder how many that still think that savages are "fun" after NF dont think many savages will be activly playing after NF only those that acually play the class coz they like it, not because they are FOTM... wonder what midgards next FOTM will be...

 

[Ingafgrinn Macabre]

wonder what midgards next FOTM will be...

49Aug/22mend healers!!!!!!

 

[Cozak]

Looking towards NF, I don't think that Thanes will be that despised anymore <apart from by the normal people who despise everyone>.
The addition of Det (even without stoicism (spelling?)) helps to make them slightly more viable and the likelyhood of more siege warfare in NF gives them even more appeal.
The HP flaw in Thanes can be reduced with a decent SC/Arti set-up.

ofc Thanes will never be the tank of midgard, but they will be a good option for NF.

Never really found hit points a problem on my thane, fully sc'd but no toa'd yet got around 1817 hits self buffed 2100 shammy augcon2 toughness2 for hitpoint ra's. Main problem i found has been weapon skill only have 1300 self buffed and thats with 44 weapon.

 

[Fiver]

Never really found hit points a problem on my thane, fully sc'd but no toa'd yet got around 1817 hits self buffed 2100 shammy augcon2 toughness2 for hitpoint ra's. Main problem i found has been weapon skill only have 1300 self buffed and thats with 44 weapon.

thats very low hp imo,got around 2400+ on my kobbie warrior buffed ofc

NF is all about AE make a runie \o/

 

[Cozak]

thats very low hp imo,got around 2400+ on my kobbie warrior buffed ofc

NF is all about AE make a runie \o/

Aye you have 300hp more but you dont get spells

 

[Esena]

49Aug/22mend healers!!!!!!

wtf you can't even spam spreadheal then, noobspec :touch:

 

[Stinko]

wtf you can't even spam spreadheal then, noobspec :touch:

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[Esena]

why did he whined about aug healers anyway then , you can't tank if you can't heal