Tanks are not about raw damage — they are about control. Heavy armour, taunts and defensive cooldowns make them indispensable in sieges and organised PvP. The line covers Phoenix Knight and Hell Knight (Human), Eva's Templar (Elf) and Shillien Templar (Dark Elf).
Core skills
- Aggression / Mass Aggression — force enemies to target you; the heart of tanking.
- Shield Stun / Shield Slam — control and peel for your party.
- Ultimate Defense / Angelic Icon — survive burst windows.
- Deflect Arrow, Aegis — shield mastery against ranged.
Gear & dyes
- Heavy armour + shield — maximise P.Def and block.
- Dyes: CON for HP/defence, with some STR if you want threat/damage.
Role
In sieges you hold doors and peel casters; in PvP you call targets, stun key enemies and body-block for your healers and archers. A good tank wins fights without topping the damage chart.
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FAQ
Which tank is best?
Shillien Templar leans offensive/PvP, Phoenix Knight is the classic defensive tank; all are viable.
Do tanks do damage?
Modest damage — their value is aggro, stuns and survivability, not the damage meter.
Heavy or light armour?
Heavy, always — with a shield for block and shield-skill synergy.