In-Depth Tanking Class/Job Analysis.

[Size]

Can a level 50 pld post the optimum skill rotation for holding a crowd of mobs? I often wonder if im flashing too much, or not flashing enough.

[TirionCrey]

Can a level 50 pld post the optimum skill rotation for holding a crowd of mobs? I often wonder if im flashing too much, or not flashing enough.

If the DDs in your group are not randomly attacking mobs you're not attacking, putting in a Flash after every 2nd Fast Blade->Savage Blade combo should be more than enough to keep all enemies on you.
After pulling with Shield Lob just use Flash right away, than 2 Fast Blade->Savage Blade combos, and another Flash, rince and repeat and you should be more than fine.

[LunaChild]

Awesome guide, the only one thing is there's a lot of interesting contents to read but my eyes hurt from bg's contrast (/ω＼).

[Honadan]

That was very interesting indeed! Really look forward to updates as more information is understood after release!

[Collasunius]

Great post, useful info I'm sure I'll come back to

[TirionCrey]

Awesome guide, the only one thing is there's a lot of interesting contents to read but my eyes hurt from bg's contrast (/ω＼).

That's cause our site has different themes to choose from and they all differ in their background colours a lot, so I "tried to pick" colours that work for all themes xD
If you scroll to the bottom of the page, on the lower left site, you can pick between the themes. Maybe there is one that will make your eyes hurt less while reading

[LunaChild]

That's cause our site has different themes to choose from and they all differ in their background colours a lot, so I "tried to pick" colours that work for all themes xD
If you scroll to the bottom of the page, on the lower left site, you can pick between the themes. Maybe there is one that will make your eyes hurt less while reading

Thanks, it's easier to read with War Light theme.
btw IMO, it would be nice if the contents are brought to here and link to your site.

[Thalos]

Question: Did anyone have issues Tanking using a Gamepad? I've never really used Keyboard and Mouse for the other MMO's that I have played like FFXI and DCUO. Durning the Phase 4 I didn't have many issues as well. But I was wondering, with more difficult content and more skills becoming avaliable, should I force myself to learn to plan with Keyboard and mouse or will I be ok sticking the a Gamepad?

[Kryhno]

Question: Did anyone have issues Tanking using a Gamepad? I've never really used Keyboard and Mouse for the other MMO's that I have played like FFXI and DCUO. Durning the Phase 4 I didn't have many issues as well. But I was wondering, with more difficult content and more skills becoming avaliable, should I force myself to learn to plan with Keyboard and mouse or will I be ok sticking the a Gamepad?

I used the PS3 controller and tanked perfectly fine with both Gladiator and Marauder. The only thing I noticed is that as I gain levels and new skills macros will likely become crucial due to the limited slots on the cross hotbar. I just don't want to spend a ton of time switching between hotbars (R1) while in combat. I will likely create macros for my attack combos.

[Silvano]

Question: Did anyone have issues Tanking using a Gamepad? I've never really used Keyboard and Mouse for the other MMO's that I have played like FFXI and DCUO. Durning the Phase 4 I didn't have many issues as well. But I was wondering, with more difficult content and more skills becoming avaliable, should I force myself to learn to plan with Keyboard and mouse or will I be ok sticking the a Gamepad?

I used Gamepad in P3 and it was fine. Protip: Put your long cooldowns on Crossbar Set #2, and also on a horizontal (or vertical) regular hotbar so you can see when they are ready again.