After seeing the job action videos for the tanks I am having a really hard time deciding which one to play first (I usually end up leveling them all). The only one I'm sure I'm passing on is Gunbreaker. I have a feeling that everyone is going to be playing it just because it's new.
So, tanks, Are you changing to one of the other 3 tanks, and why?
And if you are keeping your current main, why? (Other than the obvious "It's my main and I've played it since ARR")
I can't decide which tank!
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06-26-2019, 01:14 PMJediFireflyI can't decide which tank!
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06-26-2019, 01:16 PMCorbinDallas
Paladin, because aesthetic.
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06-26-2019, 01:23 PMVercinotrix
I'm changing to Gunbreaker, and really solely because I love the weapon-type.
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06-26-2019, 01:24 PMVahlnir
Personally? I'll be going Gunbreaker. For the first time since I started in ARR I will be maining tank from here on out. Been waiting for a gunblade job for so, so long. But yeah, a lot of people are going to be trying it out for a few weeks. After some time has passed people will for the most part go back to what they were playing before.
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06-26-2019, 01:43 PMJoe_Schmoe
As tanking is my favorite role, my current plan is to level the gunbreaker until he's level 70 (I think he starts at 60), then level all 4 of my tanks evenly. My main is and will always be warrior, but I still get burned out on playing the same class over and over, so I tend to mix it up.
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06-26-2019, 02:08 PMVanitas
.....I made a Squall alt :)
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06-26-2019, 02:09 PMBerret_Snow
I know nothing of Tanking but the Paladin changes look REALLY good.
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06-26-2019, 02:27 PMAurelius2625
I main PLD, and the changes are SO drastic and much needed upgrades to its kit: Mobility, instant cast, gap closer, high potencies, it feels so complete with its AoE kit now. HARD CHOICE, but since I played the hell out of it, going to give DRK the playthrough, since WAR seems very much the same, so between the three tanks, going to Main DRK for this raid tier cycle.
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06-26-2019, 02:35 PMEdaxI'm sticking to Dark Knight for the story. I just hope it's good given the theme of the expansion.Quote:
Originally Posted by JediFirefly
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06-26-2019, 02:39 PMAraxes
Ill stay Dark knight.
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06-26-2019, 02:42 PMJediFireflyI'm thinking of this for my PLD also. I have played PLD since ARR and Confiteor just looks like something that I have to try. 800 potency (as of now) AoE hit? That just sounds crazy powerful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aurelius2625
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06-26-2019, 02:54 PMAurelius2625
It gets better, my dude. Req is 50 percent potency boost, so it's actually 1200 potency with NO fall off.
Instant cast on target, so you can move out of an AoE and still AoE mobs unlike the other tanks.
PLD is just too comfy for me. I'm going to raid on it, and track my performance (If you catch my drift) on all tank jobs like I did for Alphascape. But I want something different, and DRK is that different type of thing. WAR and PLD are too familiar to me, and GUN takes TWENTY levels to get to max, so for Early access, the choice is clear, for DRK. -
06-26-2019, 03:12 PMJediFireflyTBH though, PLD has needed a bit of a boost in the AoE department for a very long time. We had to rely on CoS and Flash for a very long time. Adding Total Eclipse was a start in the right direction, but the additions in 5.0 seem, on paper at least, so very very good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aurelius2625
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06-26-2019, 03:32 PMAurelius2625
PLD's AoE was a god damn joke. Literally cleared ultimate with PLD, because it's kit is so amazing, OUTSIDE of AoEing. Dungeons were SUCH garbage because of it's terrible, piss poor aoe and aggro gen. Bosses facilitated the mutilation of the PLD opener, which was a joke for pulling. Now, my baby actually can use a proper opener, not be a joke in the aggro department, and have a proper ST and AoE rotation. My baby has grown up :).
DRK is kind of in the same boat: Unleash until Stalwart at 72!!!! Abyssal is not spammable, but you do get Flood of Darkness. WAR again, has the most complete kit at 50. Overpower into Mythril Tempest, into Steel Cyclone or Decimate. -
06-26-2019, 05:56 PMKageTokage
I'm sticking with DRK.
The rework for it is hardly revolutionary (You're basically just spamming two new OGCDs instead of Dark Arts now), but I like the big chunk of spot mitigation Blackest Night offers. -
06-26-2019, 06:32 PMKazrah
I'll try Gunbreaker to 70, then keep going if I like it or level Warrior to 80 if I don't.
I already have both my Paladin lions, so I'll be leveling that dead last among all my jobs. Dark Knight I'll probably level when I'm bored. -
06-26-2019, 06:32 PMJediFirefly
The only thing about DRK that ticks me off is their strongest party mitigation abilities are magic damage only when the other 3 tanks mitigate all damage. Doesn't seem fair
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06-26-2019, 06:44 PMHalivel
Going to switch main to Gunbreaker (recently Warrior), but in fact will level them all.
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06-26-2019, 06:49 PMRox_Unlimited
Will be switching to Gunbreaker. Then probably gonna level WAR>PLD>DRK (after I eventually jump it from 30 lol)
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06-26-2019, 06:53 PMDriavnaFrom the E3 build people commented that GNB party mitigation was also only magic damage and nerfed to 10%Quote:
Originally Posted by JediFirefly
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06-26-2019, 07:13 PMshao32
I'm switching to GNB after level up DRK thanks to SE to rework it to a Lame knight I'm no longer be able to enjoy my favourite job.
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06-26-2019, 07:44 PMNedkel
I am going to lvl up all four of them.
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06-26-2019, 07:55 PMDuskane
GNB first
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06-26-2019, 08:15 PMKahnom
If you want to use skill like Holy Knight from FF Tactics,Pick Paladin.
If you like how Cecil perform in Dissidia, Pick Dark Knight.
If you love Squall’s Limit Break, Pick Gunbreaker.
If you want to become Gutz from Berserk, Pick Warrior. -
06-26-2019, 08:17 PMVidera
The correct answer: ALL OF THEM.