[curiousdrk]

Hi there!

Im wanting to build a few tanking set's for my drk.

I understand i will need a Enmity, Pdt, Mdt and possibly a ichi set.

Is there any other sets i should focus on building ?

Also what is the pdt and mdt maximum a drk can use.

Any pointers or advise would be highley apprciated.

[Taint]

curiousdrk, on 30 July 2010 - 10:35 AM, said:

Hi there!

Im wanting to build a few tanking set's for my drk.

I understand i will need a Enmity, Pdt, Mdt and possibly a ichi set.

Is there any other sets i should focus on building ?

Also what is the pdt and mdt maximum a drk can use.

Any pointers or advise would be highley apprciated.

The most important thing for a DRK is to keep shadows up. It doesn't matter how many gear swaps you have big HNMs are going to hit hard. I get to tank all the time thanks to a small shell with claim skills. I TP in max haste, cast in the same gear and only WS when I have new shadows. Stun is also a life saver on mobs you can free stun, I also use it sparingly on Khim if he get DA happy. At 80 a PLD will struggle to keep hate off you, so bring a lot of shihei.

[Dartalion]

Taint, on 30 July 2010 - 01:01 PM, said:

The most important thing for a DRK is to keep shadows up. It doesn't matter how many gear swaps you have big HNMs are going to hit hard. I get to tank all the time thanks to a small shell with claim skills. I TP in max haste, cast in the same gear and only WS when I have new shadows. Stun is also a life saver on mobs you can free stun, I also use it sparingly on Khim if he get DA happy. At 80 a PLD will struggle to keep hate off you, so bring a lot of shihei.

100% what this guy says, 1 thing i'd like to add that if i have a spare moment I like to keep dread spikes up. Its really a life saver, otherwise just use stun(as taint already talked about) and melee for hate.

[wigglestyx]

curiousdrk, on 30 July 2010 - 10:35 AM, said:

Hi there!
Also what is the pdt and mdt maximum a drk can use.

Here is a list of some of the - dmg stuff that can be used on DRK. Theres probably more that I missed and some of the stuff is new and rather pricey if you buy from the AH.

MDT
-4 Coral Scale Mail +1
-3 Coral Finger Gauntlets +1
-2 Coral Visor +1
-3 Coral Cuisses +1
-2 Coral Greaves +1
-2 Lieutenant's Sash
-2 Colossus's Mantle
-4 Merman's Ring
-4 Merman's Ring
-2 Merman's Earring
-2 Merman's Earring

PDT
-6 Grim Cuirass +1
-5 Grim Cuirass
-4 Darksteel Harness +1
-3 Darksteel Harness
-4 Versa Hauberk +1 (Enmity+6)
-3 Versa Hauberk (Enmity+5)
-3 Ruffian Leggings
-2 Versa Celata (Enmity+5)
-3 Versa Celeta +1 (Enmity+6)
-2 Versa Mufflers +1 (Enmity+5)
-2 Versa Breeches +1 (Enmity+4)
-3 Heavy Gauntlets
-2 Darksteel Subligar
-2 Darksteel Mittens +1
-2 Darksteel Leggings +1
-2 Patronus Ring
-1 Colossus's Earring
-5 Jelly Ring
-4 Metallon Mantle
-1 Repelling Collar

Damage Taken
-2 Askar Gambieras
-3 Nierenschutz
-5 Valhalla Breastplate (Enmity+4)
-5 Valhalla Helm
-10 Defending Ring
-3 Succor Ring
-2 Inmicus Cuisses

There have also been a few topics already on drk tanking you that you could check out.
The Dark Knight Tank . drk tanks and just for kicks to see how the mind set has changed, a post from 07... Drk tank?

[Sakka_Valefor]

wigglestyx, on 30 July 2010 - 02:53 PM, said:

Here is a list of some of the - dmg stuff that can be used on DRK. Theres probably more that I missed and some of the stuff is new and rather pricey if you buy from the AH.

MDT
-4 Coral Scale Mail +1
-3 Coral Finger Gauntlets +1
-2 Coral Visor +1
-3 Coral Cuisses +1
-2 Coral Greaves +1
-2 Lieutenant's Sash
-2 Colossus's Mantle
-4 Merman's Ring
-4 Merman's Ring
-2 Merman's Earring
-2 Merman's Earring

PDT
-6 Grim Cuirass +1
-5 Grim Cuirass
-4 Darksteel Harness +1
-3 Darksteel Harness
-4 Versa Hauberk +1 (Enmity+6)
-3 Versa Hauberk (Enmity+5)
-3 Ruffian Leggings
-2 Versa Celata (Enmity+5)
-3 Versa Celeta +1 (Enmity+6)
-2 Versa Mufflers +1 (Enmity+5)
-2 Versa Breeches +1 (Enmity+4)
-3 Heavy Gauntlets
-2 Darksteel Subligar
-2 Darksteel Mittens +1
-2 Darksteel Leggings +1
-2 Patronus Ring
-1 Colossus's Earring
-5 Jelly Ring
-4 Metallon Mantle
-1 Repelling Collar

Damage Taken
-2 Askar Gambieras
-3 Nierenschutz
-5 Valhalla Breastplate (Enmity+4)
-5 Valhalla Helm
-10 Defending Ring
-2 Inmicus Cuisses

Damange Taken
-3 Succor Ring


There have also been a few topics already on drk tanking you that you could check out.
The Dark Knight Tank . drk tanks and just for kicks to see how the mind set has changed, a post from 07... Drk tank?

ftfy lol

[Banter]

Dread spikes is probably one of your better damaging abilities as a tank.

[Taint]

The biggest problem with DS is the casting time and the fact that on HNMs its not a 100% return. While I do cast it from time to time usually before LR its much better to just keep shadows. I solo a couple NMs using zone/nuke strat and DSs is awesome for adding damage between zoning.

[Banter]

Taint, on 31 July 2010 - 10:04 AM, said:

The biggest problem with DS is the casting time and the fact that on HNMs its not a 100% return. While I do cast it from time to time usually before LR its much better to just keep shadows. I solo a couple NMs using zone/nuke strat and DSs is awesome for adding damage between zoning.

It's really shines in low man situations where time constraints can be an issue.

[Taint]

Banter, on 31 July 2010 - 10:24 AM, said:

It's really shines in low man situations where time constraints can be an issue.

No doubt

[curiousdrk]

I'd just like to thank everyone who replied.

Been some nice info.