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Best race for tank Templar?

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Harasdar
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Hi,

I just decided to reroll a new Templar, but can't decide which race to choose. I allready have one Breton, but not sure if that is the right race. Mainly I want to tank, so I ended up with Imperial or Redguard, so 12% max health vs 9% stamina reg. It would be cool if you could tell me what you would choose and why.

I've an open ear for all your suggestions. (I don't like elves and Khajiit so they are no option ;-) )

Thank you,
Harasdar

PS: Most of the time I'm in PVE...PVP is not so important, but will happen from time to time ;-)
Edited by Harasdar on March 14, 2015 1:32PM
  • LordSkyKnight
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    It appears the consensus at the moment would be on Imperial. Health boost, stamina boost, health gain per melee hit, and faster experience gain with one hander/ shield make a great tank race. More health for a melee tank is never a bad thing.
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  • Inactive Account
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    LordSkyKnight wrote: »
    It appears the consensus at the moment would be on Imperial. Health boost, stamina boost, health gain per melee hit, and faster experience gain with one hander/ shield make a great tank race. More health for a melee tank is never a bad thing.

    Unfortunately the "at the moment" part of your post is undeniable. This is a MMO so, this may in fact be true today, but what does tomorrow bring?

    To the OP...., things change quite a lot, maybe not often, but still. Just remember what you build today may not be "The Best" by VR1. Choose what you want to play and then spec that character into what you want him to be.

    ESO has done a fairly good job in it's skills / race / enchantment / etc... diversity. Many different builds can turn out to be competitive..
    Edited by Inactive Account on March 14, 2015 5:30PM
  • Anlaemar
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    In this order: Imperial > Redguard > Nord

    Imperial for that health passive, Reguard for stamina passive, Nord has a damage reduction passive. Nord being the worst to pick IMO, but I roll a DK Nord and I play vet content just fine.
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  • djyrb
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    I would agree with the other posters and say Imperial is the best tanking race, and for many other roles as well. Their attribute bonus racials dwarf anything else the other races offer, and with the Champion system, you can actually gain some of the other racial bonuses, like magical cost reduction/recovery, damage reduction, elemental damage, etc.

    The attribute bonuses can really be only made up through gear and food, so you are ahead in that sense when you choose Imperial.
  • nick0429
    nick0429
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    An imperial would be a safe bet for any class imo. Extra health and stamina will never be "bad". You can also adjust you glyphs, enchants, gear, etc accordingly
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