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Tank builds and macros

Caomhnoir de na Aracos Gorm
Elsimer
Caomhnoir de na Aracos Gorm
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Posted On: 04/17/2011 at 09:46 AM
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I had some requests for what I use to tank and how my macros work. I'm going to start by saying my way is NOT the only way, probably not even the best way; it's a way that works best for me and my playstyle.

I have a total of 4 roles, but I'll focus on my reaver because most people looking at this are probably looking for an example of macros more than my specific build.

Reaver/Riftblade/Warlord (38/28/0)
http://rift.zam.com/en/stc.html?t=1cAEL.Auqxbhkhck..EGcx00M0bz

My second role (mitigation tank, for dungeons) is here if you're curious:
http://rift.zam.com/en/stc.html?t=1ckEh.V.gE.ExMucciszrz

My primary macro for my reaver is:
#show infestation
suppressmacrofailures
cast Plague Bringer
cast Stoneshield
cast Soul Sickness
cast Infestation
cast Necrotic Wounds

I also have the other instant cooldown abilities on my bar to increase the number of DoTs and benefits that spread via Plague Bringer. Essentially the idea behind tank macros is that you start with suppressmacrofailures, which will keep you from getting spammed by errors that aren't errors (like trying to cast multiple abilities even though you aren't). Then, list the abilities that have cooldowns starting with the one you want up most often. It probably also has the longest cooldown, which works well. Here's the idea: each time you push the button the ability that is at the top and available will fire. So in my case, Plague Bringer has a long cooldown that also happens to match its length so it's perfect at the top. Next I have Stoneshield because it's always good to make your enemy miss. Next I have Soul Sickness (which will spread to up to 5 adjacent targets) because life tap is very good. Infestation is a minute cooldown but once it's spread it means lower incoming damage (passive abilities rock) and finally, Necrotic Wounds as my final instant dot. Any questions?

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