benisbor
12-26-2004, 11:31 AM
<DIV>A while ago I trashed the Bruiser. I now am biting my words. This post should mirror a series of other recent ones in reflecting the thesis that the Bruiser is by no means underpowered. At level 44, I've now tanked in Rivervale, Everfrost, and Permafrost to great effect. Using Bouncer, Battle Fury (Master 1) and Fierce Punch as a combo of sorts, I seldom if ever lose enough HP to even merit using Ignore Hurt. However, it's there if I need it. The priests I group with now refuse to take Guardians or Berserkers, and frankly I don't blame them. I'm tanking just as good as both of those classes and put out signifcantlty more damage as an added bonus. At 44 my average dps is 100, sometimes outdamaging wizards and scouts and sosmetimes not, but always consistently very, very good (and better than those chump Monks <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />). What's more, I don't often need an enchanter in Permafrost because of the versatility of Boast (read Jeer) and Intimidate. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Put simply, this class freaking owns.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV><p>Message Edited by benisbored on <span class=date_text>12-25-2004</span> <span class=time_text>10:59 PM</span>