single bar vs two bar tank?

Cryptor

I am a little confused about all the different tank builds out there. My main atm is a Warden. I found this guide https://alcasthq.com/eso-warden-tank-build-pve/ and started trying to follow it. I changed my race to Nord and the general consent seems to be that this is the best race for a tank & I started to work on the skills listed (I don't have all of these skills lvled up atm). But what I am confused with is the setup of two bars that I see on most builds.

Are the two bars always based on weapon? I was thinking of making bar 1 buffs (LB RB) and damage (X Y aggo, B range) and bar 2 heals so I switch to bar 2 on long fights to stay alive.

idk

First off, your choice of race is much less important than getting the mechanics of tanking down. Do not worry about race.

What we put on bar 1 is what will we access most and what is most important. Bar 1 is where we will be most of the time. Bar 2 are the longer buffs and skills we will use less often.

And example, on my front bar I have the S&B taunt. It is my primary taunt because it offers great debuffs for the group. I also have Igneious shield on that bar because I use it often. I also have my personal heal on bar 1 since I am usually there and when I need it I need it.

On my back bar I have the inner rage taunt. This allows me to have a taunt on both bars becasuse they are my most important skills, but also I use thsi taunt less because it is used only for range or if I happen to be out of stam which is unlikley. I also have my armor buff on this back bar because it is a long duration buff.

Obviously I have more than those five skills. I was just trying to paint a picture of the priorities and why I have these skilsl where I have them.

Edit: I expect Alcasts bar setup in the builds he posts are similar. Alcasts builds are a good starting reference but they are not the bible. You will have to figure out what works best for you. I think Alcast would generally agree with this statement.

Cryptor

thank you!