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[DAO Lemon]

 well i want sten to become the tank on this playthrough i recently started (MC - Rogue/Archer)
I have never used sten in my recent playthroughs and i dont know how to build him to be the tank and also be able to dish out just enough damage. A Level building format would be nice (specializations to), but you don't have to, Dont want to over work you guys on my problem. Please and thank you:)

[BlackVader]

Usually, a character either tanks OR dishs out damage. Wanting both will more often than not result in lackluster performance in both areas.

You have 2 options. One would be relying on weapon switching. Use his initial 2handed talents with a 2handed weapon to dish out damage and start leveling him as SnS-tank as soon as you get him. The second option would be aiming for a really high dex dual-wielder. Whirlwind and Dual-Weapon Sweep are good for generating aggro on multiple targets while damaging them at the same time. And if you are lucky enough, your dex might atually allow you to survive the aggro.

Personally, I would not try to tank without a shield (or a body made of crystal-covered rock), but it might work.

[Babaghanouj]

Sten's a fine tank. A shield would be optimal, but he does quite well. Being 2h lets him do some decent damage. You can get by with only a few shield talents if you want him to have more 2h. Building Sten as a tank isn't really much different from anyone else, he just starts as 2h--get him some beefy armor and keep him healed. Proper CC is a big help because he swings a lot slower than with a longsword. Heroic Aura is a must if you aren't going to concentrate on using a shield--Indomitable is great, but it offers no missile defense. I had him with a point in poisons and put on a couple of them at the start of a fight. Anything with a chance to stun/slow is really fun to use. Every point of damage counts.

[mosspit]

It is sad that Sten only gets only 1 spec. You shd go either Champion (melee tank) or Templar (Anti-Mage tank).
If Sten is kept as a 2handed, he is neither gonna have a higher def nor higher armor than a SnS. You can try building as a cc/dpser with 2-handed sweeps and superiority war cry so as to lessen the need for a tank role.

Modifié par mosspit, 05 février 2010 - 04:31 .

[AlgolagniaVolcae]

You can also setup a mage for crowd control with Crushing Prison, Paralyze, Force Field, Stonefist, Mass Paralyze, Mind Blast, Horror, etc. You'll find you rarely even need a tank, but instead damage dealers to handle the stunned/paralyzed enemies faster.

[Meliorist13]

As some know, as recently I've posted it, my main is a 2h warrior, and Ive been tanking with him. Bear in mind, that there will be a 'few' fights where a SnS or living rock tank is pretty much a requirement *dragons come to mind here", but a 2H warrior, Sten or anyone else can tank and do it and very exceptionally.

I'd say if you want to tank with a 2H warrior, get just enough str for the armor you want to wear (alternatively get str between 40-50), 20-30 Will, and the rest in Dex.  You could pad Con with 5-10 extra points if it makes 'you' feel better but Con is not a requirement.

Modifié par Meliorist13, 06 février 2010 - 09:27 .

[mosspit]

^ Willpower for a Sten tank shd not be an issue unless Sten has heavy talent-usage, which he shd not as he is dex-heavy. Going dex-heavy for a 2hander sounds very... unconventional. Too bad there isnt any 2handed daggers. With indomitable, you can be immune to stuns and knockdowns but can still be flanked where enemies atking from sides/behind will gain atk bonuses. This will be a little counterproductive to the addtional def Sten gets.

To build a 2handed Sten tank this way, you will making significant tradeoffs in the cc/dps department for def.

[Axekix]

As others have mentioned, I've tanked with my PC being 2h spec and never really had any issues outside of the dragons.



2H tanks require a little more babysitting from a mage but if you have Wynne, or Morrigan specced to heal you don't really have to do anything special to make Sten viable. 2h Sweep, and Stunning Blows go a long way towards slowing down incoming dps.

[DAO Lemon]

Well i kinda dont need a tank anymore since I am running a Duo

Morrigan and my MC.

Morrigan through's Glyph's /Winter's Grasp/CoC/Crushing Prison/Drain Life etc, and I usually just go around finishing the enemies that aren't Frozen/Paralyzed, and take no damage, then comeback to those guys and finish them off. The Broodmother took 2 tries [ the first try i messed up cause i got grabbed, and morrigan couldn't tank the shreiks]. But it was a fun match nonetheless, Played 4 hours straight had to stop to get some food >_>. Fun times

[Aunuxa]

I'm using my MC as a 2H tank and it works quite well, i run 2h tank(MC), Morrigan as a healer, Wynn as a healer, Leliana as an archer. i have Reaver as my first subclass, any suggestions for my 2nd that would complement this build?

[spottyblanket]

I made Sten very powerful. He can do massive damage with his battleaxe. :3

[Meliorist13]

mosspit wrote...

^ Willpower for a Sten tank shd not be an issue unless Sten has heavy talent-usage, which he shd not as he is dex-heavy. Going dex-heavy for a 2hander sounds very... unconventional. Too bad there isnt any 2handed daggers. With indomitable, you can be immune to stuns and knockdowns but can still be flanked where enemies atking from sides/behind will gain atk bonuses. This will be a little counterproductive to the addtional def Sten gets.
To build a 2handed Sten tank this way, you will making significant tradeoffs in the cc/dps department for def.

Yes, ha ha ha, I do unconventional things!

[spottyblanket]

I have sten in my party a lot, not because he is a tank but just because I think he is awesome. :3

[DJ0000]

[quote]mosspit wrote...
With indomitable, you can be immune to stuns and knockdowns but can still be flanked where enemies atking from sides/behind will gain atk bonuses. This will be a little counterproductive to the addtional def Sten gets.[quote]

You could try the Griffon's beak/ helm set that stops the damage bonus from flanking attacks, you have to get right to the landsmeet to get the helm though.

Modifié par DJ0000, 08 février 2010 - 07:22 .