This build has been successfully vetted by the GuildWiki community according to the vetting procedure. This build has been designed for the following use: PvE-general

The Obsidian Tank takes the high armor/health/durability of the warrior class, and adds to it the defensive capabilities of the Elementalist Earth Magic enchantments. It's purpose is to take/hold aggro and soak up damage. It is strictly a PvE build with little use outside of very high level areas like the Domain of Anguish and Sorrow's Furnace, where variations of this build have been a staple for ages. It pairs very well with a monk bonder build.

Attributes and Skills

Warrior / Elementalist	Attribute Rank
Strength	12 + 1 + 3
Earth Magic	12

Stoneflesh Aura

Obsidian Flesh

Armor of Earth

Grasping Earth

Glyph of Concentration

Optional

Dolyak Signet

Signet of Stamina

• Optional skill slot can be replaced by:
  • Resurrection Signet
  • Endure Pain
  • Lightbringer's Gaze
  • Sliver Armor
  • Glyph of Lesser Energy
  • Wary Stance (necessary for 100% success in gloom)

Equipment

• Armor
  • Gladiator's or Radiant Armor, with a Rune of Superior Vigor and Rune of Superior Absorption.
  • The last two armor upgrade slots can be taken by Runes of Attunement or Vitae.
• Weapons
  • A +5 energy axe/sword of Enchanting.
  • A Strength Shield with a "Sheltered by Faith" inscription and a Shield Handle of Devotion.
  • An Earth Focus with a "Sheltered by Faith" or "Faith is My Shield" inscription and a Focus Core of Devotion. Both available from Kehjim in The Kodash Bazaar or Grif Ebonmane in Command Post.

Usage

• Balthazar's Spirit from a monk is needed for energy management.
• Cast Stoneflesh Aura and perhaps Armor of Earth before pulling.
• Take the enemies into a corner if possible, then take two steps off the wall to block them.
• If with a Spell Breaker monk, use Obsidian Flesh when Spell Breaker begins to run out.
• Use Grasping Earth to keep them from moving too much.
• Refresh protective enchantments as they end, as energy allows.

Counters

• Skills that cause longer cast times (Migraine)
• Dazed
• Heavy enchantment removal (Obsidian Flesh will guard against most)

Variants

Replace Grasping Earth with Ward Against Foes when facing enemies that have lots of hex removal.

See also

• Build:Mo/Me Barrier Bond Monk