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doombringer
07-28-2005, 12:16 AM
<DIV>I dont really like defending, but i like the feel of being invincible. I want to do damage, but i dont want to die quickly because of lack of defense. I'm sooooooo confused!!!</DIV>

Shizzirri
07-28-2005, 01:09 AM
<DIV>That's part of the "balancing" Zerkers can dish out heavy damage but they get pounded, but some advantages here you will have very nice dps, and you'll be able to hold aggro better than a guardian most likely, and best of all no one steals aggro better than a zerker.  If you want to go down the path of being one of the big gun MTs in your guild you probably should go guardian, and your not entirely invincible a good caster mob will rip a tank apart, and as a guardian you don't have to defend most of those little shield buffs aren't even on my primary hotbars.</DIV>

Adrenachro
07-28-2005, 08:16 AM
<DIV> <P><FONT color=#ffffff size=2>To me it sounds like you want to be in heavy armour but be able to use lotsa weapons and dish out good damage.  Bare in mind that no class specialises in both damage and defense, it's really very much a compromise. If you want to tank, but do more damage than have defense, a Brawler might be the way to go (though Brawlers can only use blunt weapons). If, however, you see yourself wielding big 2-hander swords, axes or spears, a Warrior might be for you (in fact, Warriors can use the greatest percentage of weapons available in the game).  </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#ffffff size=2>Let's assume you want to go down the Warrior path... on the question of whether to go Berserker or Guardian, I really don't think there's much difference between them (and that will be even more the case when the combat changes take effect).</FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#ffffff size=2>Guardians are known for their fabulous defensive skills, but I've seen a Guardian with a big 2hander dish out some amazing damage.  Berserkers are known for their good damage output but with their defensive stances can still be excellent raid MT's. I think the REAL difference lies in how you play your class, whether you've spent some good-placed coin on excellent armour and the right Adept III skills. The Warrior class has really has some amazing potential and versatility.</FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#ffffff size=2>I play a Berserker and I love it. I think if I had have picked a Guardian, I would still love it.</FONT></P></DIV>

Nazo
07-29-2005, 10:55 AM
If you want to do damage then Guardian won't be a very good choice after Combat Revamp I think. You may end up very frustrated.