Tank build?

[Krollen]

<p>Hi all,</p><p>I am new to the game.  I have aspirations of being a MT for all things (raids and groups).  With that said, I was curious how some of you vets have spent your aa's.    I have come across a few guides, but most have been outdated or just not too specific.  Thanks in advance for your input.</p>

[Fenrir]

<p>Maybe I can help...</p><p>Generally, you'll want to start working your way down the STR line for the Crits 4, 4, 8.</p><p>As you get older, I find that going with the Buckler spec is a great way to keep your DPS, and thus, the hate, high.  STA- 4,4,8.</p><p>This early build is a staple for most warriors.</p><p>Now, where you go from there is more a matter of taste and gear.  Working further down the STA line gets you ripostes which is good protection to cover the weaknesses of the buckler.</p><p>Working down the AGI line as the second ability is an additional AE attack you can use with your Reinforcements CA for immediate aggro control.  I really like that for multiple mob encounters.  If you choose to go further, on to the third ability, be careful when working around non-aggro mobs as this random indescriminate AE can get you into trouble.</p><p>Several have downplayed the WIS line, but, I very much disagree with that mindset.  Belly smash is an incredible debuff and every warrior get's a chance to knockdown their opponents.  For a groupsetting this is really nice.  I also find Stance Mastery for grouping and instance running to be very versitile.</p><p>As you work into RoK, you'll have a wider access to slower delay weapons.  This is where your INT line comes to play.  With slower weapons, you hit harder and crit big, but outside of raid haste buffs, you want a way to make yourself hit a little faster.  The second ability in this line is a great way to do that.</p><p>Hope that helps!</p><p>Enjoy!</p>