tactics hybrid pvp tank

[VoidSpectre]

How does it work? Is it just a dps geared tactics trooper in ion cell? These seem powerful in PvP, and I like the idea of being a tank/dps hybrid. Just not sure how to put it together.

[Sleeth]

I would also like to know...Someone chime in!

[Miallen]

I personally have been using this spec for PvP. I'm by no means an expert PvP'er, but 500k Damage / 500k Protection seems to be fairly decent for me.

http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#801GMGrdoRoZrsMrobRM.3

 

Ion Cell activated, Increased Damage from the Gut Bleed, and after you 3 stack Pulse Generator, it starts to melt away the HPS. I am still plotting out my own gear, guessing I may run Tank Mods with Shield/Power Enhancements, even thought I'm hearing 25% Crit is optimal for Tactics. Haven't determined what to do with the Ear/Implants, possibly get some Accuracy in there to miss a bit less?

 

It's a fun discussion to have at any rate!

[Zoom_VI]

I personally have been using this spec for PvP. I'm by no means an expert PvP'er, but 500k Damage / 500k Protection seems to be fairly decent for me.

http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#801GMGrdoRoZrsMrobRM.3

 

Ion Cell activated, Increased Damage from the Gut Bleed, and after you 3 stack Pulse Generator, it starts to melt away the HPS. I am still plotting out my own gear, guessing I may run Tank Mods with Shield/Power Enhancements, even thought I'm hearing 25% Crit is optimal for Tactics. Haven't determined what to do with the Ear/Implants, possibly get some Accuracy in there to miss a bit less?

 

It's a fun discussion to have at any rate!

 

Ow, my eyes

No that is not the hybrid build at all.

There actually two "hybrid" versions

 

There is this (or similar varations)

And the other is full tactics in dps gear, with Ion cell.

 

The point is to take advantage of the Shock Absorbers and reflexive shield, which are the only talents that justify going into a dps tree to fill a tank role.

[Miallen]

Ow, my eyes

No that is not the hybrid build at all.

There actually two "hybrid" versions

 

There is this (or similar varations)

And the other is full tactics in dps gear, with Ion cell.

 

The point is to take advantage of the Shock Absorbers and reflexive shield, which are the only talents that justify going into a dps tree to fill a tank role.

 

As I said, I'm not the guru on this by any means, but the spec I am using is what has worked for me so far. I guess using the specs you have listed, I have to ask what the Offhands would be?

[Tonev]

If you want specifics on the build with, here it is http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#301hMhZMsMMRrRRkGGzZb.3

Gear you want and on this you can choose two, I have the super commando's set with "ALL" dps mods (I run this in the tanking spec with no penalty to my damage, "5% increase to damage nullifies damage penalty for ion cell "I am also using shield generator" as long as I am guarding".

 

If I am not running Ion cell, then you want to run super commando's damage bonus to HIB set (15% damage).

 

Now also make sure you are augmented to the teeth with http://swtor.askmrrobot.com/gear/46727/advanced-reflex-augment-28

 

Specifics on mods and such http://swtor.askmrrobot.com/gear/51320/advanced-agile-mod-29ax

 

http://swtor.askmrrobot.com/gear/51564/advanced-adept-enhancement-29x

 

I have found this to be the more superior build (damage wise and surviving on the battlefield) against the other two builds (shield is **** for PvP) and assault to me still lacks the survival that other classes get along with better burst (in my opinion).

 

I wanted to note, also I will probably just get higher pvp mods and put them in my command set being that I don't want to look like a *********** mummy with that new Obroan gear (I like looking like a Star Wars trooper).

Edited October 23, 2013 by Tonev

[unluckyperson]

If you want specifics on the build with, here it is http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#301hMhZMsMMRrRRkGGzZb.3

Gear you want and on this you can choose two, I have the super commando's set with "ALL" dps mods (I run this in the tanking spec with no penalty to my damage, "5% increase to damage nullifies damage penalty for ion cell "I am also using shield generator" as long as I am guarding".

 

If I am not running Ion cell, then you want to run super commando's damage bonus to HIB set (15% damage).

 

Now also make sure you are augmented to the teeth with http://swtor.askmrrobot.com/gear/46727/advanced-reflex-augment-28

 

Specifics on mods and such http://swtor.askmrrobot.com/gear/51320/advanced-agile-mod-29ax

 

http://swtor.askmrrobot.com/gear/51564/advanced-adept-enhancement-29x

 

I have found this to be the more superior build (damage wise and surviving on the battlefield) against the other two builds (shield is **** for PvP) and assault to me still lacks the survival that other classes get along with better burst (in my opinion).

 

I wanted to note, also I will probably just get higher pvp mods and put them in my command set being that I don't want to look like a *********** mummy with that new Obroan gear (I like looking like a Star Wars trooper).

 

So i've got a question, I don't tank on my vanguard in PvP anymore, but how does it stack up to switching guards all the time? From what I understand one of the best tactic in Ranked PvP (as a tank) is to constantly switch your guard to the person being focused. This actually plays havoc with opposing team's ability to take someone down because it helps your healers keep the person up and when they switch target, you switch your guard (obviously maintain taunts throughout). However if you're spending most of your time attacking, and taunting switching guards isn't something you can constantly do. I also try to play as a tank in PvP from the mindset that your job is to mitigate damage first and disrupt healers second. So I'll actually spam node channels sometimes to take damage off my team.