AA for tanking

[Gpooba]

Hello, i was wondering which lines would be the best aa's to get for Tanking. DPS second. Just wondering what other SK's have gone down, and how well its working out. <div></div>

[Kelkirra]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Gpooba wrote:<BR>Hello, i was wondering which lines would be the best aa's to get for Tanking. DPS second. Just wondering what other SK's have gone down, and how well its working out. <BR> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>My orgional AA path was:</P> <P>STR: 4/4/4/8 for the haste and hate gain and INT: 4/4/8 for the spell crits. I put the rest in STA and AGI to boost the stats due to lack of gear with these stats =/. This worked for me for a while and still works, but I decided to try out a new idea and i am enjoying atm (might change if I or a pally buddy of mine has another idea heh).</P> <P>STA: 8/4/4/8/1 for the added HP, melee crits, AE stun and the capability of not taking damage for 10 seconds and INT: 4/4/8 for the spell crits. This set-up has save my [Removed for Content] a few times in both groups/duoing/raiding and I am really enjoying it atm. I've seen ppl take the WIS path down to the fear immunity and for the group buffs, but I personally don't have the gear with enough STA/HP on it to afford to try out that complete set-up. I did try down to almost the fear immunity and really didn't like it that much honestly, but that's just my play style. =D I'm all about pumping out some DPS while I tank and needing the added HP as my gear isn't the best in the world =/. Just a matter of perference I presume. </P>

[Beldin_]

<P>At the moment i have Int 4/4/8, Sta 4/6/4/4, Str 4/4/4/1 but i also think about to forget the str line and put more in sta.</P> <P>If someone wonders about the six points in hammer ground .. thats the time you need to get tap veines castet incl. refresh-timer without getting interrupted (mostly at least) <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P>

[Xanoth]

AA's can be used to some extent to counter balance what SK's lack compared to other tanks, and emphasise what we do have.so it does depend what your tanking, and what your regular group set up is.if your going for regular player/leveling nad you tank a lot, STR might be a good option to push your STR closer to its cap, nice short duration haste buff, improved melee damage and eventually a hate gain and a nice casting haste type thing <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />personally i have STA 4/4/8/8/1 and INT 5/4/8but i do find my stamina hits its cap far too easily and am thinking of switching back to wisdom for fear immunity and some awesome skill buffing <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />basically use your AA's to fill in the gaps you feel your missing to better make the most of being a SK, there is no right answer, as we all play slightly differently and have different gear/spell qualities.

[Soefje]

<DIV>I tank in a trio a lot (assassin, wizard and me), so I am not so worried about DPS (other than holding aggro).  We are careful what we take on.  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I don't have as many AA points as most (yet), so I started with the WIS line (it was my weakest stat).   I also like using swords.  It is currently at 4/4/4/1.  I find that I resist MOB spells often, and I am just getting the buffs up, so don't have a real comment about them yet.  I do use the combat leadership and seem to get a little extra boost in damage, it seems to be hitting for just over 100 each time.  I even use it in my rotation now while I solo.  I won't go all the way to the fear immunity (I have not had that many MOBS that have fear).</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I will probably go with STA next.  I have thought about INT for the spell crits, but I don't really need the DPS.  I have also thought about the STR line, but can't seem to find a good axe.  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I have been concerned about my choice, b/c few people are talking about the WIS line.  I still have my free respect, so I can change if necessary, but right now I am happy. If I respected,  it would be to STA (for the HP boost).</DIV>

[Beldin_]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Soefje wrote:<BR> <DIV>  I have thought about INT for the spell crits, but I don't really need the DPS.  <BR> <HR> </DIV></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>DPS = Aggro <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Xanoth]

wis is a great line, but its not what comes to mind when your trying to better yourself as a tank. and its main selling point really is the group skill buff.not sure whats best for your trio though, but i dont think wis is a bad choice.