
Originally Posted by
Bridge_Dweller
Unless the Defensive Strikes (Tier 1 Cheap Shintao) changes from the public beta i wouldn't bother with a shield-build. Take 12 fighter and enough Kensai stuff to get centered in a great axe, 6 monk for Shadow Fade and Defensive strikes, 2 pally for divine grace.
Go CON-based for a whole bunch of HP. Dwarf enhancements allow for using your CON modifier for damage.
Between the broken Defensive Strikes and Earth Stance 4 (purchasable with feats) 100ish PRR is possible. CON-based means a bunch of HP.
Should be better than anything using a shield because from what I say on Lamania before it went closed Stalwart defender was absolutely terrible.