E/R DoA Tank

Last-modified: 2007-04-15 (日) 13:11:39

This is an elementalist build used to "tank" the Domain of Anguish. It uses recycling of Obsidian Flesh and Serpent's Quickness to constantly maintain immunity to spells. Energy is managed through a bonder using Balthazar's Spirit. This build and its variants have been successfully used to tank all zones of the Domain of Anguish, including the Ebony Citadel.



 

Attributes and Skills

 
 
Elementalist / Ranger Attribute Rank
Earth Magic12 + 1 + 3
Wilderness Survival12
Energy Storage3 + 1
 
Ward of StabilityWard Against FoesGlyph of ConcentrationObsidian FleshSerpent's QuicknessTroll UnguentArmor of EarthStoneflesh Aura
 

Equipment

Max Armor (Radiant or Survivor)
A +5 energy sword/axe or spear with +20% enchantment duration and an earth offhand with 20% half skill recharge and +30 health

 

Usage

Start off in each zone by having the bonder put all bond on you. Cast Stoneflesh Aura and Armor of Earth before aggroing. If you brought a Spell Breaker monk, have them put it on you to make rounding up easier. Pull the group to the desired spot. If facing Misery Titans or Margonite Vus, keep up Ward of Stability as much as possible. Use Serpents Quickness and Obsidian Flesh at the same time as Spell Breaker runs out. Right as the next Obsidian Flesh is ending, use it again. Wait for Serpent's Quickness and Obsidian Flesh both recharge, and use them again. See specifics for each zone at their page on the wiki.

 

Counters

Chilblains from Despair Titans.
Wild Throw
Knockdowns during the downtime of Ward of Stability.

 

Variants

 

Anti-Interrupt variant

E/Me Variant for interrupt protection.

 
 
Elementalist / Mesmer Attribute Rank
Earth Magic12 + 1 + 3
Inspiration Magic12
Energy Storage3 + 1
 
Mantra of ResolveWard Against FoesGlyph of ConcentrationObsidian FleshStone StrikerMantra of EarthArmor of EarthStoneflesh Aura
 

Regen Variant

E/D Variant for extra regen.

 
 
Elementalist / Dervish Attribute Rank
Earth Magic12 + 1 + 3
Earth Prayers8
Energy Storage10 + 1
 
Ward of StabilityWard Against FoesGlyph of ConcentrationObsidian FleshMystic RegenerationVital BoonArmor of EarthStoneflesh Aura
 

No Bonder Variant

 
 
Elementalist / Ranger Attribute Rank
Earth Magic12 + 1 + 3
Wilderness Survival12
Energy Storage3 + 1
 
Ward of StabilityAura of RestorationGlyph of ConcentrationObsidian FleshSerpent's QuicknessKinetic ArmorArmor of EarthStoneflesh Aura

Only enchantment needed from another ally is balthazar's spirit.

 

See also

Other Obsidian Flesh tanks.