How is Regen?

[Marshal Valor]

When it first came out for tankers I just didn't like it. It was just way too squishy. I had heard it did and if so how is it now? I've also been wondering how it compares to invuln.

 

[Psyonico]

It hasn't changed in the 6 or so months that it's been out.   I haven't found it to be particularly squishy, though I admit it's a bit of a late bloomer.

[lemming]

My level 50 Regen/SS tank is pretty tough and I didn't even take all the advantages a Spaghetti Build would have.

 

I find if I'm fighting anything at +1 and below, with most mobs, I don't have any problems just sitting there.   At +4, I have to keep an eye on things, but if I cycle thru various clicks, I have zero problems.

 

Tanked Lord Recluse the other day and the only danger there was the endurance drain.  (which I got tips to avoid later)

[Warshades]

It's no invuln in terms of just standing in the middle of mobs and not even having to pay attention to your health (if your invuln is built for max defense/resists), but it can be made powerful enough to tank just about anything at +4/8x if you want. Much like Psyonico said, regen is a late bloomer and benefits a lot from set bonuses. Being able to cycle between Rune of Protection from sorcery pool and melee hybrid incarnate slot can give it a lot of durability and help in maxing out resists.