Barb tank?looking for the best 28point mod8build

[Rkorp]

wanting a barb that can MT thinking warforged maybe? not sure.. fairly new to the game only started a few weeks ago and i dont like the fighter stats they have to have stats in EVERYTHING seems gay to me.. so can barbs tank endgame? and if so whats a good build no tomes.. nothing like that just.. basic mod8 28point barb tank build please help me out if you have one

[tihocan]

A basic solid build is dwarf, at least 16 str, 16 con, I'd suggest a few points in dex/wis but I'm sure some would disagree, so up to you, put level up points into Str, max out intimidate, get power attack, improved crit: slash (use greataxes), all two-handed feats, and cleave, then you'll be all set for when mod.9 comes out

[Noctus]

wanting a barb that can MT thinking warforged maybe? not sure.. fairly new to the game only started a few weeks ago and i dont like the fighter stats they have to have stats in EVERYTHING seems gay to me.. so can barbs tank endgame? and if so whats a good build no tomes.. nothing like that just.. basic mod8 28point barb tank build please help me out if you have one

Paladins need stats in everything. Fighters only need STR and CON, just like Barbarians.

And both need DEX if you want to TWF. Although fighters have the option of going the AC-Route and then will need some INT for Combat Expertise.


on tanking:
To tank you only need a high STR, good to-hit and high HP. The Intimidate skill helps massively in many situations, but is not a must-have-or-forget-about-tanking thing.

Barbarians, Fighters, Paladins can reach that very easily. Rangers, Bards and Rogues need some planing for that, but can archieve that, too.



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good races are Warforged, Human and Dwarf for fully offensive DPS characters, may it be a Barbarian or Fighter.

Stats: max STR and rest into CON. Grab the biggest 2-handed weapon and deal some hurt.

Feats absolutly needed are THF, ITHF, GTHF, Power Attack. the rest is up to personal flavor.

[Shade]

Here is my original 28 point build that I use to tank all the time:
http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=116814

[tihocan]

Feats absolutly needed are THF, ITHF, GTHF, Power Attack. the rest is up to personal flavor.

Improved Crit is pretty much a must. And cleave if you plan to be using the FB PrE in mod.9, which sounds like the best option for a two-handed barb.

[Shade]

Improved Crit is pretty much a must. And cleave if you plan to be using the FB PrE in mod.9, which sounds like the best option for a two-handed barb.

Cleave isn't that good of a feat. Worry about it in "mod9" when it comes, if it comes. Respecs are easy, or you can just get it at level18.

[tihocan]

Cleave isn't that good of a feat. Worry about it in "mod9" when it comes, if it comes. Respecs are easy, or you can just get it at level18.

You're right, taking it at L18 sounds like the best option.

[Dragonmaster_Nathan]

Paladins need stats in everything. Fighters only need STR and CON, just like Barbarians.

And both need DEX if you want to TWF. Although fighters have the option of going the AC-Route and then will need some INT for Combat Expertise.


on tanking:
To tank you only need a high STR, good to-hit and high HP. The Intimidate skill helps massively in many situations, but is not a must-have-or-forget-about-tanking thing.

Barbarians, Fighters, Paladins can reach that very easily. Rangers, Bards and Rogues need some planing for that, but can archieve that, too.



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good races are Warforged, Human and Dwarf for fully offensive DPS characters, may it be a Barbarian or Fighter.

Stats: max STR and rest into CON. Grab the biggest 2-handed weapon and deal some hurt.

Feats absolutly needed are THF, ITHF, GTHF, Power Attack. the rest is up to personal flavor.

Would that work for a Fighter/Barbarian or just keep it pure(1 or teh oter)?&wich has the most HP&DPS ill take wich one has that

[Red_Onyx]

I've been working on a Barb as my first character and this thread is incredibly helpful thank you everyone.

I have a few questions that need clarity though mainly what some short forms mean

THF, ITHF, GTHF

Could someone tell me what these short forms stand for? Thanks!

[Red_Onyx]

I've been working on a Barb as my first character and this thread is incredibly helpful thank you everyone.

I have a few questions that need clarity though mainly what some short forms mean



Could someone tell me what these short forms stand for? Thanks!

edit: nvm found some answers on the wiki site very useful

[sirdanile]

Holy necro BATMAN!...O.O

Tihocan
06-12-2009, 02:41 PM

Dragonmaster Nathan
04-05-2010, 09:01 PM

*headdesk*

[Red_Onyx]

Holy necro BATMAN!...O.O

Tihocan
06-12-2009, 02:41 PM

Dragonmaster Nathan
04-05-2010, 09:01 PM

*headdesk*

it was only on the second page.... I guess people don't post in this section that much?