Looking for tank specs

[Slyther]

I've been looking around and I saw that the guardian is the only base class with a lvl 3 defense rating. Since this game allows for multi-classing, I was wondering what all class combos could function as good tanks and your opinion on the different tank specs. I'm mostly planning on playing a simple to learn tank spec, even if they're not top tier for PvE

[Kawaii Overlord]

Most choose the Tank/Bard class combination as you get heals and be a tank and is very common

[babby249]

guardian/bard would be the best tank, in general bard subclass (to get a lot of powerful heals) and most stat points in defence/hp. the naturally high hp/defense of those classes and decent equipment to give you even more stat boosts = the ultimate tank

[Doehardt]

Decent tanks can only be these three in my opinion...

Guardian, Ravager and Crusader.

The Guardian is a HP/DEFENSE tank, as in he is the only one effectively working around MALICE, the aggro stat. If anyone holds aggro or has a ridiculous defense, it is a Guardian.
Prefered subs: Bard, Sorcerer, Duelist, Crusader

The Ravager is in fact a damage class, but he can act as a tank by the simple rule of taking aggro with highest base dmg in the game and having lifesteal effects and Tyrants Fury giving extra damage reduction. The Ravager so to say is a DAMAGE tank.
Prefered subs: Duelist, Katar, Bard, Crusader

The Crusader is the middle between Guardian and Ravager, but has his own elements in play. He can go tanky by utilizing his Ice Boundary charge or his Divine Sermon charge, or he can go ham in DMG with Evil Smiting Edge charge or the Divine Thunderstrike. Being tanky qualifies him not as a decent tank tho as taking his aggro away is generally easy if you know what to do.
He shifts more into DMG than tanking if the party is even, but he can act as a tanker for weaker party members.
Prefered subs: Warbow, Katar, Bard

[Baddibu シ]

The most viable tank would do Guardian/Bard. You can also go for Sorcerer or Crusader subclass as well. Ravagers shouldn't go tank, they one hit all on their way with endgame equipment, if not skilled tank, anyway.

But be honest, as a Tank, Support and Healer you unfortunately won't have most fun in current Aura Kingdom content. Endgame is runned by DPS Classes that can Solo all the content. You will still have a place in any dungeon party, but will be barely needed. Most of the Bards and Guardians I'm playing with already switched to DPS. All this is due to higher level equipment is released above current dungeon difficulty. But that doesn't mean you won't have none fun. If you're a tank player go for it. It's a long way until 70 anyway, and you'll be needed if there is no carry available. I just wanted to let you know, so you regret nothing after leveling to 70.

I'm currently playing a 70+ Ravager as DPS and played as a 70+ Bard as Healer.

Have fun in AK!

[Doehardt]

Originally posted by 私 Baddibu:

The most viable tank would do Guardian/Bard. You can also go for Sorcerer or Crusader subclass as well. Ravagers shouldn't go tank, they one hit all on their way with endgame equipment, if not skilled tank, anyway.

But be honest, as a Tank, Support and Healer you unfortunately won't have most fun in current Aura Kingdom content. Endgame is runned by DPS Classes that can Solo all the content. You will still have a place in any dungeon party, but will be barely needed. Most of the Bards and Guardians I'm playing with already switched to DPS. All this is due to higher level equipment is released above current dungeon difficulty. But that doesn't mean you won't have none fun. If you're a tank player go for it. It's a long way until 70 anyway, and you'll be needed if there is no carry available. I just wanted to let you know, so you regret nothing after leveling to 70.

I'm currently playing a 70+ Ravager as DPS and played as a 70+ Bard as Healer.

Have fun in AK!

Wait for level 80-85 content to show up... DPS will do damage regardless and you CAN solo or only-dps-party that stuff, but from what I have heard, tanks are very likely to be in a party as it makes the whole run endlessly easier for everyone else, along with Bards as full dps parties require to have everyone that strong to the point they even need tonics to max out everything.

TL;DR: With upcoming Lv80 content, Guardians and Bards will get recognition again.