So i want to make a melee class. Sk pal or war......... and GO!

[demonith]

So i have be playing a primarily solo class and have a melee class i also enjoy playing (monk). however i want to play a tank class. Back on live i played a pal all the way through omens of war. I am torn as to what tank class i should plays this round through. SK is appealing, but i already have a necro. Pal is appealing but, i already did that adventure a decade ago. then there is war, which i feel gets no love.

So i am torn. i have 5k of plat i have built up for a tank class to derp around with, so what do you guys think? I expect the collective voice of the interwebs to guide me! (may god have mercy on my soul)

PS: Also please throw racial ideas in cause i seam to lean toward iksar for the ac regen.

PPS: Thank you for any information, i appreciate the time you put in for this [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Baler]

Ogre Warrior best Raid tank
SK best trash mobs tank with lifetap/dps/snare
Pal is good trash mobs tank with heals/buffs/stuns
I know you don't mention them but Rangers get a discipline called weaponshield that parries all attack from the front for 15 seconds. Makes them valuable in raids.

SK solo-ability is high but except to be fear kiting at higher levels. They duo well with rogues.
Paladin solo-ability is low and slow. except to be using a small clickie heal between fights.

You have a Necro & a Monk. I'd say pursue the roll of a warrior, any race you want.

[Argh]

Iksar Warrior! You can get some pretty good Kunark gear and weapons really cheap.

[skarlorn]

here are your options

halfling warrior and join the Rivervale Vanguard. Get Sneak.

Dwarf warrior and get barrel roll

Gnome warrior and get clockwork armor

Iksar warrior and get scabies

[mefdinkins]

Originally Posted by skarlorn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

here are your options

halfling warrior and join the Rivervale Vanguard. Get Sneak.

Dwarf warrior and get barrel roll

Gnome warrior and get clockwork armor

Iksar warrior and get scabies

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[Izmael]

Select the hard mode and play a tanking ranger.
Always insist on tanking and use snare/flame lick to gain aggro if you are laughed at.

If you die, blame the incompetent healers.

[Rivera]

Originally Posted by skarlorn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

halfling warrior and join the Rivervale Vanguard. Get Sneak.

Originally Posted by Izmael [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Select the hard mode and play a tanking ranger.
Always insist on tanking and use snare/flame lick to gain aggro if you are laughed at.

If you die, blame the incompetent healers.

Only two viable options I see in this thread so far.

[Trelaboon]

Shadowknight - will probably give you the most solo bang for your buck. I wouldn't avoid Shadowknight just because you have a Necro. Although they share some spells they are nothing alike. This class will give you the most individual playability, so if you want the option of soloing, this will be your best bet, especially with a 5k budget. In terms of raiding, they have almost zero utility

Gear options: Set of Crusty armor (around 2k) Mace of Shadowed Soul (800p) and Silver Chitin Hand wraps (2k)

Paladin - Will give you less solo potential, with a much higher group utility. Still provides that super nice snap aggro that Shadowknights are so good at, but with the ability to help your group a lot more with heals and especially Lay Hands when things go south. Don't expect to be doing much soloing 50+ unless your gear is really good. Loses effective raid ranking ability at 60. Will spend a good deal of your time healing.

Gear options: Set of Crustacean Shell Armor (Around 2k) Sword of the Morning (400p) and Silver Chitin Hand Wraps (2k)

Warrior - Has probably the most expensive gearing requirements and the toughest road to 60. Your only option in this era if your desire is to continue tanking at 60 however. While leveling, solo will be slow, holding aggro will be a little annoying in groups and honestly it's a bit dull. Once you hit 60, that's when the class truly comes alive. There's nothing like standing toe to toe with a mob that hits for 800 damage and feeling all the Clerics focus on you.

Gear option: Set of Crustacean Shell Armor (2k) Venomous Axe of the Velium Brood (1k) and Silver Chitin Hand Wraps (2k)

Crustacean armor is pretty low AC, so in all three you will want to replace it as soon as you can, but there's almost no better armor out there when you're gearing on a budget. Whatever you choose, good luck and have fun!

I have a 60 Warrior, 53 Pally and 48 Shadowknight. I've truly enjoyed all three and you will have fun no matter which you pick!

[Rick Sanchez]

play what you want, you're worse then jerry. stupid furtada

[skarlorn]

Roll a cleric go anon and always pretend to be a pally