Phase0ut wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:29 pm
M0rw47h wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:13 pm
Each have their pros and cons. However, I wouldn't recommend Ironbreaker, Blackguard, Archmage or Shaman for beginners.
Hm, I kinda liked the Blackguard. Would you just not recommend them because they are not beginner friendly? I got some MMO experience and some Warhammer Online experience in particular, so if the beginner friendlyness is the only issue, then I would give the Blackguard a shot. Or are there any other issues?
Blackguard is the most complicated tank to play, due to extra resource and lots of debuffs. Imho, the strongest smallscale tank in game due to combined utility and damage output of 2H build.
However, at same time Blackguard is the least wanted tank outside of smallscale, as usualy one is enough per Warband as neither AoE snare or Crimson Death (10% chance to be crit debuff applied to enemies) doesn't stack.
Phase0ut wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:29 pm
M0rw47h wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:13 pm
Premades win most of the time, on either side.
So it would be a good idea to find a guild?
Yes. A guild thats playing scenarios.
Phase0ut wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:29 pm
Bowldancer wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:34 pm
We lack tanks more than healer but both roles will guarantee you a spot.
I guess the same applies to destruction?
Destruction has way more healthy population and class distribution. Tanks are pretty popular there, as compared to order tanks they deal more damage and generaly are more fun to play. Which means, healers are more needed than tanks.
Phase0ut wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:29 pm
Bowldancer wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:34 pm
The Knight has the best morales, the best cc and passively buffs the whole group. It is the core tank. Some people find him bland to play. I disagree.
When you say "bland", you mean boring? What do people find bland about him?
It's utility tank.
You focus on controling combat with crowd control abilities (snare, knockdown, stagger, punt, damage reduction debuffs, interupts) and apply lots of passive buffs (auras) just by being there. Has lowest damage output of all tanks in game.
Phase0ut wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:29 pm
Bowldancer wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:34 pm
The Swordmaster has a very strong and unique ability that reduces the cooldown of abilities, an awesome AoE interrupt and can debuff the damage of the opponents. Easiest class to win the protection contest. I don't like the stance mechanic tho.
I've read somewhere on this forum that the Swordmaster dies very fast compared to the other tanks. Is that true or is it a matter of skill?
I wouldn't say SM has much lower damage mitigation that other tanks in group play.
Phase0ut wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:29 pm
Bowldancer wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:34 pm
The Rune Priest is the perfect tandem partner for the Warriorpriest. Ideally you always have both of them in every group. Also the least played class and a dwarf - so extra hot.
Why is the Rune Priest so rarely played?
It's not "rarely" played, but in general many people don't like visual side of dwarf classes.