[dstardstar]

Also started same thread in the monk forums, just wanted to know peoples thoughts on which class make better tanks. I was planning on a monk tank but it seems barbarian tank seems more viable with a monk as healer. What are your thoughts?

[TheLiquidSnake]

dstardstar, on 21 February 2012 - 12:37 PM, said:

Also started same thread in the monk forums, just wanted to know peoples thoughts on which class make better tanks. I was planning on a monk tank but it seems barbarian tank seems more viable with a monk as healer. What are your thoughts?

If you want a class independent question put in into the same forum -> Questions ! (Or general discussion, same to me)

But do not multi-thread it please -.-

Greetings,
TLS

Edited by TheLiquidSnake, 21 February 2012 - 12:43 PM.

[sagi]

Barbarian is better tank than Monk.

But Monk have high dps and better carry for me.

[mAusiboy]

monk is carry, barb is a tank... so much defense, but this certainly change in circunstances... (pvp, mvp, etc.)

[Miron]

abrb will be much better for tank 1st because monk has only dodge but def is reducing overall damage taken. 2nd baba will have more health like always and i count for some +tanking features for special items given to barb. monk's role will be heal-single dps bot. na di will be that bot!!!

[poleary82]

Will Barb be able to tank effectively with a 2Hander or will a shield be pretty much required?

[strngplyr]

Nobody knows. 13 is the max level. There is nothing to tank and we have access to less than a quarter of the skills and runes.

[TooHot]

After looking the skills of barb and monk, id say barb looks like tank and monk like healer.

[weedranger]

Well Monks know Kung Fu and Barbs are morons...so im guessing Barbs since you don't have to be smart to play as a tank.

[Tusck]

Depending on build, they should both get the job done, just in different ways.  It's the age old armor vs. dodge tanking argument.

[Lanthorian]

barb with a shield will be best tank

[Nastydude]

Depends I guess.

Build your characters to tank.

Monks - stack dexterity, cuz it adds dodge. Pick smart gear choices, lots of stamina and resistances... Use lots of defensive abilities, maybe a healing ability is smart too, use your evasion mantra.

Barbs - stack strength, cuz it adds armor. Your gear should have lots of strength/armor and stamina, perhaps there's a +defense mod, who knows.. Use defensive abilities, and abilities that help you gain your health back. Stack resistances too.

The only real reason you'll need a 'tanking' build is for Hardcore mode.

[Elrilmand]

Monks are better. They use the force to win a battle.

Don't you think that Lucks steal the Jedi idea from shaolin.

[yelly]

I do not like to think of this

[Abaddon343]

barb - tank / carry / buff
monk - doge / carry / support

[Doctacarta]

Barb = tank/DPS along with high defense!

[rvaidyaa]

Barb will outtank monk, the passives are just to good, plus with shield and heavy armor.

[Kermanach]

weedranger, on 21 February 2012 - 03:15 PM, said:

Well Monks know Kung Fu and Barbs are morons...so im guessing Barbs since you don't have to be smart to play as a tank.

made me lol

I think monk could make a viable evasion tank, with all the debuffs and such, probably more of a support role though. It just seems more natural for barbs to tank.

[Marsbars1116]

this isnt a standard mmo, its diablo.  So there is no real need for a "tank".  As long as everyone holds there own and isnt messing around in town everything shouldbe fine.

[Stalin]

As far as I can tell only the Templar has an actual taunt, so I don't see how it matters who can take the most damage.  Won't elites and bosses be smart enough to go after the "glass cannon" heroes and ignore the guy in platemail?