Paladin shield question

[scifo76]

Which of these three shields would you recommend for a generic tanking Paladin?

https://wiki.project1999.com/Life%27s_Guard
https://wiki.project1999.com/Shield_of_the_Dawn
https://wiki.project1999.com/Shield_of_the_Protector

Thanks

[DeathsSilkyMist]

On my SK I have the equivalent of Shield of the Dawn and Shield of the Protector. Use Shield of the Dawn when you need more AC, use Shield of the Protector when you need more Resists.

If you can only pick one, I'd go with Shield of the Protector as it is more well rounded with the resists. The exception to this is if you are fine carrying around other resistance shields like Lodi Shield, the Dragon resistance Shields, or Shield of Raindow Hues. Then Shield of the Dawn is better.

[Balimon]

Do you have all three? For just general tanking shield of the dawn is the best all around. If you're maxing HP for more high end raiding stuff than the other two would maybe be better.

[Sizar]

I have the equivalent of all 3 on my SK. I usually just go with the 100hp one for most raid tanking. Go with the Shield of the Dawn for when you are gonna solo a tough mob, start with that as it gives you the most mana. Once mana is used a bit, swap to your best 2hander.

[Balimon]

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

I have the equivalent of all 3 on my SK. I usually just go with the 100hp one for most raid tanking. Go with the Shield of the Dawn for when you are gonna solo a tough mob, start with that as it gives you the most mana. Once mana is used a bit, swap to your best 2hander.

This is good advice!

[zelld52]

55ac for group
100hp for raid

[Ripqozko]

Originally Posted by zelld52 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

55ac for group
100hp for raid

This was the correct answer, stack hp for raids, ac>in 6 man content. Good luck

[Troxx]

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

This was the correct answer, stack hp for raids, ac>in 6 man content. Good luck

Is 25hp really worth the ac (shield ac) and resists loss compared to the middling choice though? If 25 ever makes a difference for a knight taking a knight tankable target - that’s a cleric problem.

I actually consider the 30ac 100hp shield to be far and away the worst of the 3.

[DeathsSilkyMist]

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

Is 25hp really worth the ac (shield ac) and resists loss compared to the middling choice though? If 25 ever makes a difference for a knight taking a knight tankable target - that’s a cleric problem.

I actually consider the 30ac 100hp shield to be far and away the worst of the 3.

Agreed. Any single HP item will not make or break a fight. When flurries are quadding for 700, you'll die with or without the 25 HP. I wouldn't use Life Guard simply for the 25 HP either.

[Sizar]

Troxx and DSM are agreeing too much in this thread, it's unnatural.

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

Agreed. Any single HP item will not make or break a fight. When flurries are quadding for 700, you'll die with or without the 25 HP. I wouldn't use Life Guard simply for the 25 HP either.

Paladin's and SK's don't tank flurries, they may bump when the 1st Warrior dies, that's bout it