New Tank facing many challenges... need advice.

[Aeonk]

for those suggesting he buy NQ vendor armor from HW NPC's, something to keep in mind:

The ilvl of those pieces is a lie.

NQ pieces state they're 115 ilvl, but compare the actual stats. It's below 100 gear.

Example:






That being said, vendor armor is adequate for at least getting through a dungeon and getting your hands on some appropriate gear. The alternative is to grind out poetics tomes on ARR dungeons (because the HW grind wasn't long enough as is, right?), do some side quests for the HQ version of HW vendor armor, or to empty your pockets for HQ versions off the market board. Wouldn't suggest buying them, since they'll be quickly replaced by dungeon gear or the next progression of armor in 2-3 levels.

You may struggle with DPS that have maxed tomestone/coil gear @ 50, but that's to be expected. It gets easier.

[cheolsu]

for those suggesting he buy NQ vendor armor from HW NPC's, something to keep in mind:

The ilvl of those pieces is a lie.

NQ pieces state they're 115 ilvl, but compare the actual stats. It's below 100 gear.

It isn’t below. The 115 gear has more str and vit.

[Ekimmak]

It isn’t below. The 115 gear has more str and vit.

In fact, the only stat the weathered Burtang has in advantage is 1 extra point in auto attack damage.