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In Throne and Liberty, the Tank role is crucial for absorbing damage, protecting allies, and controlling enemies in both PvE and PvP scenarios. Heres a breakdown of how to build an effective Tank: Core Tank Builds in Throne and Liberty Sword & Shield + Greatsword (Defensive Bruiser) - Primary Weapon (Sword & Shield): Focus on block, taunts, and crowd control (CC). - Secondary Weapon (Greatsword): Provides sustain (lifesteal) and AoE damage. - Key Skills: - Shield Bash (Taunt) Forces enemies to attack you. - Shield Charge Gap closer + stun. - Greatsword Spin (AoE damage + sustain) Helps maintain threat. - Stats: High Strength (STR) for damage/threat + Vitality (VIT) for survivability. Sword & Shield + Wand/Staff (Support Tank) - Primary Weapon (Sword & Shield): Standard tanking tools. - Secondary Weapon (Wand/Staff): Provides healing/buffs for allies. - Key Skills: - Shield Taunt Holds aggro. - Wand Heal/Barrier Supports the party. - Stats: Balanced VIT + Spirit (SPR) for cooldown reduction/healing. Greatsword + Sword & Shield (Hybrid Tank/DPS) - Primary Weapon (Greatsword): High damage + lifesteal for self-sustain. - Secondary Weapon (Sword & Shield): Used for emergency defense. - Key Skills: - Greatsword Lifesteal Spin Sustain in fights. - Shield Block Mitigate burst damage. - Stats: STR > VIT (More offensive, but still tanky). Best Stats for Tank Vitality (VIT) Increases max HP and defense (essential for tanking). Strength (STR) Boosts threat generation and damage (helps hold aggro). Spirit (SPR) Useful for cooldown reduction (if using support skills). Dexterity (DEX) Optional for evasion tanks (less common). Recommended Gear Traits Defensive: Block Rate, Damage Reduction, Max HP. Utility: Cooldown Reduction, Threat Generation. Hybrid: Lifesteal (if using Greatsword). Tank Playstyle Tips Hold Aggro: Use taunts (Shield Bash) and high-damage skills to keep enemies focused on you. Positioning: Face bosses away from the party and block/evade big attacks. Crowd Control (CC): Use stuns (Shield Charge) to interrupt enemy skills. Adapt: Switch weapons mid-fight (e.g., Sword & Shield for defense, Greatsword for AoE threat). Best Tank Build for Endgame? For Raids/Dungeons: Sword & Shield + Greatsword (Balanced defense/damage). For PvP: Sword & Shield + Wand (More utility/support). Solo Play: Greatsword + Sword & Shield (Self-sustain + damage). Would you like recommendations for specific skills or gear sets?
In Throne and Liberty, the Tank role is crucial for absorbing damage, protecting allies, and controlling enemies in both...
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