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Hi all, Just my two infs worth on Dark Armor. If you're part of that Tanker Tuesday group (and if you're not, why not? Join us it amazingly fun) you might remember Rangle and I going at it during events regarding Dark Armor. To be fair, my attraction to DA is much like my attraction to Ice Melee, in that I keep hoping to figure it out. That said, I don't "hate" DA, but it stymies me. Here's what I've found over the years, I hope your experiences are different, and mine help in some way. Oppressive Gloom (OG) OG is an amazing "one slot wonder". With one slot of almost anything it will take, it's a great power for damage mitigation. Down side, while stunning mobs, they wander off... Plus side, for one slot it stuns mobs... (and makes them wonder off, but stunned mobs don’t do damage… therefore…WIN!). In my experience, slotting OG for any proc, other than damage, has never been worth it. When I tested it years ago, the change to Immobilize an opponent was low. To compensate for that, you'll need a power that keeps to goons from wandering off and out of your AoEs (Yes, I'm a big fan of AoE Tanking). Electrifying Fences (EF) from Mu Mastery is the best power I've come across, so far (you could use Salt Crystals, Quicksand, School of Sharks, or Soul Tentacles, but EF has worked the best). Down side, I usually have to 4 slot it. You can make it work with less, but four slots seems to be the magic number for me. Cloak of Fear (CoF) I’ve only worked with this a few times, once to make a “fear tank”, the other was the first time I rolled a DA Tanker. In my experience this power needs multiple slots to make it work and is VERY Endurance intensive. It never really worked well for me. Incarnates may change this, and/or perhaps better slotting that what I did. But, I found OG to be far more effective. Dark Armor and Defense The plus side, DA at least has some defense to build off of, so getting to 33%+ Melee Defense isn’t difficult, I haven’t tried for typed Defense, it might be doable, I just haven’t pursued it. I think the last DA Tank I had ran at or above 45+% Melee Defense, and it worked well. Down side, no Defense Debuff Resistance. So get your Resists as high as possible, Defense should be a secondary concern, but for me, it did help. No Knock Back Protection (KB) Well… not much to say here, you don’t have anything to work with when you start, so you have to provide something, unless you enjoy sailing around the map from mob attacks. I use Blessing of the Zephyr KB +4 protection, one in the combat movement powers (CJ or Hover), and one in main movement power (SJ or Flight). That way you don’t really require an “extra” slot. Additional KB protection can be added through a Steadfast Protection, in a resist powers; Karma, in a Defense power, or Fury of the Gladiator (3 slots) in a PBAoE power. Use that Heal! One design point I haven’t been good with embracing is the (perhaps the best) self-heal in the game, Dark Regeneration. I resist it, (because it’s a TANK, I shouldn’t have to use the #$#@ heal) even though I know it works well and, well, that’s why the set has the power. This power can cover all sorts of holes in the build, plus it does damage! Granted, not a lot, but heck any power that heals you at the mobs expense, what’s not to like? Okay, so put the + chance for End Proc from Theft of Essence in, to help recover Endurance, and then slot for Accuracy, Endurance Reduction and Recharge. Hopefully one of the DA pros will stop by with some additional comments on how to get the most out for this power, and other powers in the set. Slotting Resists I usually go for four Unbreakable Guards (Endurance Reduction and Melee Defense!). I also use been known to use Impervium Armors and Aegis (Psi Def). In Summary So, DA … well, it’s my hot rod, my Millennium Falcon, it’s one set that I tinker with all the time thinking that one day I’ll get that build just "right"! To be clear, I know several players that do far better with this set than I do. From what I remember they use the heal to their advantage (where as I tend to hold off on using it … because... I’m kinda’ stupid that way). But I digress, DA is a fun set to run, the power animation are great, and color adaptations allow making a themed toons extremely easy. Play it for its strengths (don’t be like me, or be like me and be stymied by it). Either way... Enjoy the set!

Two Yin teams, pre-leveling supplied on one team, and missions after. What a great event! Thanks all for joining and we'll see you next week on.. Excelsior (the home of TT) next week 5/5. Meet in King's Row @ 6pm PDT/9pm EDT, by IP Gate and we'll get rolling from there.

We had three teams on Everlasting, two mission teams and one TF. A nice turnout for our event. Thanks all for joining the even, and thanks to Lor and Ctf for leading teams. Another special thanks to Heraclea for taking time to give our TankHQ a baselift here as well. We're back on Indomitable next week 4/28, meet in King's Row at 6pm PDT/9pm EDT and we'll get rolling from there!

Haven't made it on to see it in person, but that looks great! Thanks for taking on the base grade, much appreciated!

Hi all, we had another good turnout on Torchbearer last night. Two whole teams, one missions one Synapse TF (thanks for leading Heraclea) and several returning TTers join us as the event went on. Welcome back all, and congrats to those who leveled up last night. Next week (4/21) we're heading back on Everlasting! Meet in KR by IP gate at 6pm PDT/9pm EDT, and we'll get rolling from there.

I'll chime in with a couple (mostly for reasons already stated): Bio/Savage - Teleport T9 AoE, what's not to like? Bio/Claws (is just a great pairing) Bio/Ice (because I'm weird and like IM, plus gives some added damage mitigation from Ice Patch while leveling up, and comes in handy later in the game)

Another great run on Excel, we fielded two TF teams and one missions team! It's great to see so many people coming back to the event, new people trying the event for the first time, and the one's that Kilo didn't scare returning for more! That said... TTT on Torch 4/14. Meet in King's Row @ 6pm PDT/9pm EDT, by IP Gate and we'll get rolling from there.

Hi all, We had a great MSR with nearly 3 full teams and we were able to take down the drop ship!! Tanks, is there nothing we can't do? Always, we're back on Excelsior (the home of TT) next week 4/7 Meet in King's Row @ 6pm PDT/9pm EDT, by IP Gate and we'll get rolling from there.

Hi all, After a conversation with some other Tanks, and Pep reminding me of the time zone issue with Reunion, we've decided to run a MSR on Excel tonight 3/31/20. Meet in King's Row at 6pm PDT/9pm EDT and we'll LFG to the raid from there. The more level 50+ Tankers we get the better the raid will be. So, tell your friends and we'll see you there!

Hi Hera, haven't gotten much feedback, I'm leaning towards a visit to Reunion, anyone else have input?

Hi all, We had a great turn out on Indomitable and were able to field 3 teams, one TF and two missions! Thanks to Hera and ColTech for leading teams, and I just notice that... We have a 5th Tuesday this month (03/31), and that means we could run MSR on Excelsior, or have our first visit to ReUnion, or... run a BAF on Excel?!! Regardless of what we choose we'll meet in King's Row at 6pm PDT/9pm EDT. Post to this thread what you're up for, so we know which server to meet on! Also, Tanker Tuesdays are open to an players crazy enough to run the Tanker AT! So if you enjoy Tanking, come join the fun and see what a mob of Tanks can accomplish!

We had a good turn out this week on Everlasting, two teams! One ran Manti and Lor lead our missions team. Good job all, thanks for joining us and supporting the event! We're back on Indomitable next week 3/24. Meet in KR by IP gate at 6pm PDT/9pm EDT, and we'll get rolling from there.

We were able to get two mid-sized teams going last night, so lotsa' fun and thanks to all who joined us. Next week, 3/17, we're back on Everlasting. Meet in KR by IP gate at 6pm PDT/9pm EDT, and we'll get rolling from there. The event is open to all players, as long as you're a Tank, so let your friends know and join in the fun! See you then!

Hi all, We had a great turnout last night, and I was able to pick up my Task Force Commander badge, so a good night for TT (and me ;))! Thanks to all who turned out!! Next week, TTT, will be on Torch 3/10 (so TTTT or T4). Meet in King's Row @ 6pm PT/9pm ET, by IP Gate and we'll get rolling from there.

TT on Excelsior next week 3/3. Meet in King's Row @ 6pm PDT/9pm EDT, by IP Gate and we'll get rolling from there.

A little late to the party, but in the past, DA/Stone Melee and DA/Ice Melee have been the problem children. DA/SM becasue "who needs END?" and DA/IM because "meh" (and DA/Fiery Melee was far more fun). Changes to IM helped with it, current changes to the Tanker secondaries have likely helped it even more (haven't played the combo again, here).

My choices are would be: Fiery Melee (I love the set) Electric Melee (lots of fun with two "teleport" attacks) Kinetic Melee (very "utility" set, excellent for teaming) Dark Melee (Melee attack/heal, and minus to hit, work well with SD)

We're back on Indomitable next week 2/25, meet in King's Row at 6pm PT/9pm ET and we'll get rolling from there!

Next week (2/18) we're heading back Lor's server, Everlasting, for our next TTT! Meet in KR by IP gate at 6pm PT/9pm ET, and we'll get rolling from there.

TTT on Torchbearer next week 2/11. Meet in KR by IP gate at 6pm PT/9pm ET, and we'll get rolling from there.

Hi all, After a bit of a slow start we got rolling with a full team! Thanks all for joining us tonight and it was great to have some new and returning players to the event. Hope you see you all again next month we come back to Indomitable! Next week, Feb 4th, we're back on Excelsior (the home of TT). Meet in KR by IP gate at 6pm PT/9pm ET, and we'll get rolling from there. Too soon to try a BAF? Do we have enough 50s in range? Let me know!

Also, it was great seeing more returning/new players to the event. Remember we tour every server (still working our way to Reunion). So feel free to roll a new Tank and join the fun every Tuesday!

Hi all, We're back on Indomitable on the 28th. Meet in KR by IP gate at 6pm PDT/9pm EDT.

Next week (1/21) we're heading back Lor's server, Everlasting, for our next TTT! Meet in KR by IP gate at 6pm PT/9pm ET, and we'll get rolling from there.

Hi all, TTT on Torch 1/14. Meet in King's Row @ 6pm PT/9pm ET, by IP Gate and we'll get rolling from there.