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The New ToB Best Tank
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2001 3:22 am
by ReignsOfPower
Considering all the new Abilities I have totally altered my mind as to what the best Tank is. Considering at Maximum level, the Monk and the Straight Fighter take the cake, If only Monks fists we're 5+......
Anyone Think otherwise?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2001 7:08 am
by Irenin
You know a swash makes a really good tank =). So does a blade.
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2001 10:18 am
by Mr. Sprinkles
My PC Swashbuckler has an AC of -10, but I don't think he can fight as well as to be considered a tank, which is why I plan to duel-class him to a fighter.
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2001 10:45 am
by manovick
I disagree about blades. Their THACO is too bad, and they can only wear chain mail. Their hit points are low as well. I personally like barbarians.
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2001 2:02 pm
by Xyx
I can still not imagine Korgan beating Minsc one-on-one... Minsc's spells make him practically invulnerable if played right. The Mages are even tougher when fully prepped.
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2001 2:09 pm
by Mr. Sprinkles
@Xyx: Korgan has better weapon specialization, which means he gets in more hits in a shorter period of time. I doubt Minsc would be able to get off a spell before the iron clad midget was all over him. Besides, Korgan is just better than Minsc against most enemies, especially Mind Flayers.
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2001 2:13 pm
by Irenin
but you forget about use any item. You can get a swash's AC way up. Same with blades...even more so with defensive spin.
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2001 2:46 pm
by Xyx
I doubt Minsc would be able to get off a spell before the iron clad midget was all over him.
There's an inconspicuous little level 1 cleric spell called Armor of Faith that has a Casting Time of 1. Mix a couple in between swings and you become impervious to combat damage. Without losing attacks.
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2001 12:03 am
by MegaToerist
Originally posted by Mr. Sprinkles:
Korgan has better weapon specialization, which means he gets in more hits in a shorter period of time
Minsc can reach specialization, which, in SoA/ToB, is the only proficiency level at which you get an extra attack. Korgan's speed factor may be lowel due to his *****, but that only lets him land his blows earlier in the round, without gaining extra attcks.
TC, Geert
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2001 1:41 am
by White Rabbit
My swashbuckler has an ac of 21 without being able to pick-pocket and 19 with pick-pocketing. Not too shappy eh? He uses scimitars, drizzts +5 defender and a wikashi that lowers my ac by a further point. Barely anybody can hit him, add on to the equation a necklace that blocks level drain (i forget its name...power something or other) and you have in my opinion the best tank in the game!