Shaman Wearing Druid Gear?

[Estu]

Tanking in the 30s and 40s really isn't worth it IMO. Compare it to root-dotting and you'll see you get way more EXP per hour root-dotting. You might feel manlier tanking but it's straight up less efficient. Your dinky wisdom caster melee DPS is pretty lackluster, and the HP and mana you lose by slowing, tanking, and healing is too much to be worthwhile. There may be an exception if you have some really expensive high-end weapons, but even then I'd be skeptical.

[skipdog]

Originally Posted by Estu [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Tanking in the 30s and 40s really isn't worth it IMO. Compare it to root-dotting and you'll see you get way more EXP per hour root-dotting. You might feel manlier tanking but it's straight up less efficient. Your dinky wisdom caster melee DPS is pretty lackluster, and the HP and mana you lose by slowing, tanking, and healing is too much to be worthwhile. There may be an exception if you have some really expensive high-end weapons, but even then I'd be skeptical.

I agree with Estu.

There is no good reason to 'tank' after 30 when soloing. AC can be useful in groups - mainly when slows resist and when things get chaotic. Most of the time, once the slow lands, most mobs will have trouble even getting through your regen and your AC doesn't get that much use. There is never really much of a reason to want to tank in a group. In almost any instance where you'd think to yourself 'I should off-tank that slowed mob' the better answer is just to root said mob and sit down/continue canni dancing.

[Yumyums Inmahtumtums]

Originally Posted by skipdog [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I agree with Estu.

There is no good reason to 'tank' after 30 when soloing. AC can be useful in groups - mainly when slows resist and when things get chaotic. Most of the time, once the slow lands, most mobs will have trouble even getting through your regen and your AC doesn't get that much use. There is never really much of a reason to want to tank in a group. In almost any instance where you'd think to yourself 'I should off-tank that slowed mob' the better answer is just to root said mob and sit down/continue canni dancing.

Level 5 root is your best friend. That spell alone will help you mitigate nearly all your group damage if you use it correctly.

[Spitty]

Originally Posted by Yumyums Inmahtumtums [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Level 5 root is your best friend. That spell alone will help you mitigate nearly all your group damage if you use it correctly.

Also this. Good point.

Beware at high levels though - it wears off like the cheapest of temporary tattoos.