Savos_Saren wrote: »

richie1961 wrote: »

OK I am not the greatest tank of all time. But I am trying the Undaunted quests, and I have to try to win. I have a taunt that I just learned about. But 4 out of 5 dungeons I try, I get voted out. I tried going as just a damage type with no luck. No takers. I was wondering if anyone wants to try it out with me as a tank and no giving up till we win. My user @richie1961. Hit me up

@richie1961

Please don't take this the wrong way- but you're CP290 and you just discovered a taunt? I'm guessing you were a PVPer? It's okay, though, we'll catch you up to speed.

#1. You need to have Sword and Shield equipped at all times. If you're this fresh to tanking- don't swap to your greatsword on your backbar during the fight. Trust me. You'll quickly forget about tanking and then focus on DPS. That's not good. Wait until you're more comfortable with tanking and then you can add DPS in between taunting.

#2. Make sure you're wearing heavy armor. Yes- tanking can be done in light or medium... but again- if you're this new to tanking- you'll want to focus on survivability.

#3. Keep your taunt constantly up and the boss's back to your group.

#4. Maybe try doing the Undaunted quests on normal mode before going into veteran mode. (especially DLC)

Let us know what gear you're wearing and we can provide some helpful feedback.

Heavy Armor Rubidite mostly looted in game. I have the Aylied's Wrath greatsword that you get from King L. The last of the Aylied's I didn't start with dungeons until recently. And so basically I'm a noob.

richie1961 wrote: »

I got no skills in one handed and Shield. Should I?

Absolutely. Yes. You want at least the taunt ability, Puncture (preferably the morph Pierce Armor), and the passives associated with Sword and Board.

Don't use your greatsword. You need to use a one-handed weapon and shield.

richie1961 wrote: »

I got no skills in one handed and Shield. Should I?

If you want to be a tank, yes, you should. The taunt is the first skill in the line.

You will know an enemy is taunted because they will have little red tendrils around their head. When that disappears, you need to retaunt (you will also notice them running away from you, but you should try to get them before they do that).

@richie1961

Log into the game and I'll talk you through it.

richie1961 wrote: »

Heavy Armor Rubidite mostly looted in game. I have the Aylied's Wrath greatsword that you get from King L. The last of the Aylied's I didn't start with dungeons until recently. And so basically I'm a noob.

Don't take this as a personal offense but your gear is crap. You can't go around with random looted gear because youìll have no bonus.
You need complete set with working bonus for tank.
Also, you absolutely NEED sword and shield at least on the main bar. Since you are unexperienced, i suggest you sword and shield on the backbar too. So:
- Get some sets. I suggest Torug's Pact has the first one. It's craftable. Then, try to farm or Ebon armor from normal crypt of hearts.
- Use sword and shield and TAKE PUNCTURE. Morph it to pierce armor when it's ready. That's your taunt, it's the tank main skill.
- Slot other good tanking DK abilities like Fiery Grip, Dark Talons and Obsidian Shield
- Use glyphs to enchant your weapon. Use sturdy traits on your armor. Don't forget the food also! Try to reach at least 30k health, 18k magicka and 20k stam
- Put a Crusher glyph on your weapon, it works wonderfully with the Torug set
- Do some practice, learn the mechanics, learn which attacks you should block and so on.
- When you are better, go to veteran Crypt of Hearts for purple Ebon armor and gather Undaunted keys for monster sets.

richie1961 wrote: »

Savos_Saren wrote: »

richie1961 wrote: »

RayneHalo wrote: »

Platform / server?

NA PC

I'll send you a whisper in game in a second if you're on. I'll give you some pointers.

I'mon Theodwinn of Eastmarch

Savos_Saren U R AWESOME DUDE!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH

Two big questions that may explain things:

1. Are you actually the designated tank for the group? You can queue as multiple roles and have to pay attention to which role you are actually given.

2. Are you taunting the boss and keeping it taunted (have to keep reapplying taunt, and this also means not dying)?

Savos _Saren that’s awesome you did that for him. One more reason I like the community here!

Savos_Saren wrote: »

richie1961 wrote: »

OK I am not the greatest tank of all time. But I am trying the Undaunted quests, and I have to try to win. I have a taunt that I just learned about. But 4 out of 5 dungeons I try, I get voted out. I tried going as just a damage type with no luck. No takers. I was wondering if anyone wants to try it out with me as a tank and no giving up till we win. My user @richie1961. Hit me up

@richie1961

Please don't take this the wrong way- but you're CP290 and you just discovered a taunt? I'm guessing you were a PVPer? It's okay, though, we'll catch you up to speed.

#1. You need to have Sword and Shield equipped at all times. If you're this fresh to tanking- don't swap to your greatsword on your backbar during the fight. Trust me. You'll quickly forget about tanking and then focus on DPS. That's not good. Wait until you're more comfortable with tanking and then you can add DPS in between taunting.

#2. Make sure you're wearing heavy armor. Yes- tanking can be done in light or medium... but again- if you're this new to tanking- you'll want to focus on survivability.

#3. Keep your taunt constantly up and the boss's back to your group.

#4. Maybe try doing the Undaunted quests on normal mode before going into veteran mode. (especially DLC)

Let us know what gear you're wearing and we can provide some helpful feedback.

Ijust did main quest line stuff, until recently and I'm currently 250 not 290. Typo. I just got hooked up with a fat set of armor and a sword and Shield. I'll be giving it another shot soon. Thanks to Savos_Saren for the help.

Kodrac wrote: »

IndianaGeoff wrote: »

But I learned that Templar's just don't have the taunt tools others have.

There's 2 taunts in the game. One from Sword n Shield line (the very first one), the other from the Undaunted line. It doesn't matter what your class is.

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heavy attack with ice staff is a taunt if you put the point in the tree. Some classes are better suited for tanking due to the class skills being more for tanking such as defensive skills, and or self sustain skills.


tbh i prefer the heavy attack taunt as it can be done on range, and can map more skills for defense/self heal or a dos attack they can help heal/defend.