Warrior/Berserker as a raid tank?

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Posted by: Joxer.6024

Joxer.6024

Are Berserker Wars any good at tanking in the current raid or are they stuck with just dps/support?
While I have a Reaper, Chrono, Rev and DH all set to tank I am intrigued as to if a Warrior can do the job, and do it well?
And if so, what build would you use to be the most effective?

Also, if this question has already been asked can you point me to it? THX!!

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Posted by: Khristophoros.7194

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Yeah considering all of the ways warrior has to block damage it should work. The question is can you bring PS and still tank? That would be the most useful type of warrior tank.

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Posted by: Dromina.5023

Dromina.5023

I run this setup as backup tank. With a second warrior for banners you have around 90% crit chance and are able to provide some might stacks and empower allies while having good sustain and CC skills.

Maybe Strength runes would be better and if you need less toughness go for roasted cactus food that should give even more might for the raid. Also shield master is a good option for more blocks / stuns and might generation.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQNAR5ejMdQXI23BOeAdIGKCKbAegAIDif45xVYvTBA-TRSBABUcEAgUJIOq/wlyvHuAADcQAwT3AP7PAwDAgQAyWAA-e

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Posted by: NikeEU.7690

NikeEU.7690

The best possible tank warrior is condi berserker.

Swapping from Vipers gear to Trailblazers gear costs you like 2-5% DPS. Other tank builds have better support, but no raid tank build will have this much DPS.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQNAT8fnMdA9ki9dAefA0hgFoA7oJEASZKHhbwQ4t1Wb3tA-TBSFQB7T9HA8EAc3+DLUZgvuIAORp360NkFlgkCAilVA-e

Enjoy!

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Posted by: Joxer.6024

Joxer.6024

The best possible tank warrior is condi berserker.

Swapping from Vipers gear to Trailblazers gear costs you like 2-5% DPS. Other tank builds have better support, but no raid tank build will have this much DPS.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQNAT8fnMdA9ki9dAefA0hgFoA7oJEASZKHhbwQ4t1Wb3tA-TBSFQB7T9HA8EAc3+DLUZgvuIAORp360NkFlgkCAilVA-e

Enjoy!

Thanks for that Nike, and the others as well! Question….ranged is not really my playstyle thus the asking about tanking so is there a decent build for Berserker that doesn’t use the LB but maybe GS and S/T? Perhaps a mix of both since I wouldn’t really need the ranged if I am always in their face? I like the condi direction as its a playstyle/build I have yet to do but like I said, I am more of a in your face type of player.
Thanks gain guys, heaps helpful!!

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Posted by: Azure.8670

Azure.8670

The best possible tank warrior is condi berserker.

Swapping from Vipers gear to Trailblazers gear costs you like 2-5% DPS. Other tank builds have better support, but no raid tank build will have this much DPS.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQNAT8fnMdA9ki9dAefA0hgFoA7oJEASZKHhbwQ4t1Wb3tA-TBSFQB7T9HA8EAc3+DLUZgvuIAORp360NkFlgkCAilVA-e

Enjoy!

I’m going to softly disagree. I personally agree this is the “best” tank build for warrior as you can stay alive and maintain dps and that’s ultimately what we want in a well organized group. However if I were to build a tank war, which I’m doing as we speak, I would use clerics armor with berserker trinkets, defender runes axe shield. Not going to argue though because nukes build gets two azure thumbs way up

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Posted by: Azure.8670

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http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQRAne5enMdAlkiFgAugAElilrATJHkCqBIBgrWq79zWaXtA-ThRBABvv/QWK/wU9nzUC+wJBAgnAApAiYqF-e

so id probably use something like this personally, but im unsure if commander/maurader/etc would be better for stats. Def the trait set up id use personally (although nikes will do more damage) this sucker will have super toughness and super passive regen

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Posted by: Joxer.6024

Joxer.6024

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQRAne5enMdAlkiFgAugAElilrATJHkCqBIBgrWq79zWaXtA-ThRBABvv/QWK/wU9nzUC+wJBAgnAApAiYqF-e

so id probably use something like this personally, but im unsure if commander/maurader/etc would be better for stats. Def the trait set up id use personally (although nikes will do more damage) this sucker will have super toughness and super passive regen

That’s what I am looking for Azure!! Thanks heaps mate, I will give it go for sure although with Nike’s build man I do a crap ton of damage!!!

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Posted by: Azure.8670

Azure.8670

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQRAne5enMdAlkiFgAugAElilrATJHkCqBIBgrWq79zWaXtA-ThRBABvv/QWK/wU9nzUC+wJBAgnAApAiYqF-e

so id probably use something like this personally, but im unsure if commander/maurader/etc would be better for stats. Def the trait set up id use personally (although nikes will do more damage) this sucker will have super toughness and super passive regen

That’s what I am looking for Azure!! Thanks heaps mate, I will give it go for sure although with Nike’s build man I do a crap ton of damage!!!

Due to the sheer damage of condi berserker, heck yea that build will do a ton. It’s also got a good amount if health and toughness. The build I put together won’t do the damage but it’s not weak either. It’s a real solid I’m not going anywhere type build and you can stack a ton of regenration. For more damage you could probably go full clerics weapon and armor but use zerker trinkets

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Posted by: Joxer.6024

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http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQRAne5enMdAlkiFgAugAElilrATJHkCqBIBgrWq79zWaXtA-ThRBABvv/QWK/wU9nzUC+wJBAgnAApAiYqF-e

so id probably use something like this personally, but im unsure if commander/maurader/etc would be better for stats. Def the trait set up id use personally (although nikes will do more damage) this sucker will have super toughness and super passive regen

That’s what I am looking for Azure!! Thanks heaps mate, I will give it go for sure although with Nike’s build man I do a crap ton of damage!!!

Due to the sheer damage of condi berserker, heck yea that build will do a ton. It’s also got a good amount if health and toughness. The build I put together won’t do the damage but it’s not weak either. It’s a real solid I’m not going anywhere type build and you can stack a ton of regenration. For more damage you could probably go full clerics weapon and armor but use zerker trinkets

Let me know if you try your build out in a raid, am keen to see how you go. I’m on the fence in regards to what to do……focus on dps or staying alive? Your build does look like it could still do some good damage so yea, I’m keen to hear how it goes!! Thanks again!

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Posted by: NikeEU.7690

NikeEU.7690

You don’t need to overfocus on your own self-heals. You have a healer to keep you topped off and with that tankiness on my build you won’t take a ton of damage in the first place.

The only reason to take a warrior tank instead of a guardian or chrono or engie is because the damage potential of condi tank is absolutely insanely better than the others. So if you’re wearing clerics and roleplaying as an unkillable tank thats great but what are you actually doing for your team?

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Posted by: Thaddeus.4891

Thaddeus.4891

Another good option is the following

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQNAR5ZnMdA9dgdfA2eAEliliAzYA8ACAJBhfwz7d4mcfuA-TxRBABQqEkm9H4S5Hf6AwU9nHuAAA8AAIFgeStA-e

Basically, a PS Tank who can bring might, banners and EA to the party while tanking. A bit of the same principle of a ChronoTank. Merge a buffing role with the tank to free a place for a proper dps.

Thaddeauz [xQCx]- QC GUILD

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Posted by: Azure.8670

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You don’t need to overfocus on your own self-heals. You have a healer to keep you topped off and with that tankiness on my build you won’t take a ton of damage in the first place.

The only reason to take a warrior tank instead of a guardian or chrono or engie is because the damage potential of condi tank is absolutely insanely better than the others. So if you’re wearing clerics and roleplaying as an unkillable tank thats great but what are you actually doing for your team?

I agree with this, which is what I said for the most part. How its working, a tank that can stay alive and still do damage is whats optimal. I think in the future raids we will need to be more and more tanky, but yes as of right now im 100% with you

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Posted by: Thaddeus.4891

Thaddeus.4891

How its working, a tank that can stay alive and still do damage is whats optimal.

Not necessarily. At long as he bring something else to the table than it’s own survivability. He can bring buffs like Chronotank, the can bring dps like condi Warrior tank, he can be the healer like a Full Cleric Druids, he can bring CC and Protection like an Hammer Guardian.

Just as long as he bring something else than simple tanking.

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Posted by: Lucky.9421

Lucky.9421

Has anyone been using a PS warrior as a tank recently? I know this is a month old thread. If so what build were you using? I was thinking something like this:

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQNAR5ejMdQjHW7BmhAdIGKCKsEuhm3GgHIAyg4HeeA-TRTBAB8pbANlgPcACwU9HU0wglSEKeAAHcgAuSJUHXEAAOCA0s/QXKPCAgAMchjOrzglrclrclrc25vVuy9tyJFgsisA-e