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[Catagoon] Evasion tank build help

Class and Rank Swordsman
#1

So I am thinking of an evasion tank/semi-dps catagoon build. I want your opinion on things that maybe can make my build better. The general idea is that this is a tank build, with some dps that helps soloing and add to party dmg.

First off, here are the classes and stats distribution:
Swordsman > Peltasta C2 > Cata C3 > Dragoon
Str:Con:Dex = 1:1:3
Armor: leather

Evasion Tank:
With high DEX and a shield, I will be either blocking or dodging most of the physical attacks. With 1 out of 5 points into CON, i will have enough HP to take magic hits with decent M. Def.

Semi-DPS:
The high DEX will provide the crit rate. Early game will lack some dmg, but as I go into rank 6 and 7, I will have more skills to spam.

But since the “buff” for swordsman - 30% attack from STR and block penetration, should I consider add more STR?
and let me hear what you think overall. :slight_smile:

Update: Currently lvl 120. Have ran lvl 90, 115 dungeons, and most of the time, I was a tank and had no problem tanking physical mobs even without a healer.

#2

Fencer is a better evasion tank. Catas are better for blocking since they get bonus for it. Plus the bonus stats from companions.

#3

i dont see why you would take a cataphract with not hoplite circle for a pve tank build, you cannot use a shield with 2h spears if you want tank/semi dps then hoplite or fencer is your best options
(or maybe even peltasta c3 rodelero c3 now with murmilo)
if you want to build a cataphract then go swordsman c3 or peltasta hoplite, if you want a semi tank go peltasta into fencer,
you can also do peltasta c2 rodelero c2 fencer (imo it would fit better as tank dps)
especially with high dex.

#4

Dragoon has 1h spear attribute but it will be some wait.

I guess this is a spin on my build except omission of sw2. More PvE based but i dont see why it wouldnt work except watch out for guardian nerf.

#5

Pretty good for me, one of best builds for a swordsman, since Cataph is very good for PVP, Dragoon have a decent DPS, Peltasta will give you bonus of defense.

I only think if is not better remove Peltasta 2 and get Hoplite. But since you will have a lot of skills to span on the end game, this maybe is irrelevant. The two have skills to increase block, but peltasta have to give you more evasion right?

What game you think you are? This is Tree of Savior, magic cant be blocked or evaded. Your HP will just drop like a rocket when they hit you.
About magic mobs, well, yes, A good equipment plus a decent HP you will survive a lot even with magic mobs/bosses, but still will suffer a LOT.

About DEX = evasion: TAKE CARE ABOUT IT. Its not so simple. And you will always be a Tank-Suport, with some DPS that you get from Dragoon, but DEX will not be so relevant on PVP, unless you put lots of DEX, what for me is not worth it. But is your choice.

#6

Pelt 2 won’t benefit you more than Hop c1.

#7

Fencer is not an “evasion tank”. They have an evasion boost they can have on a quarter of the time, which isn’t exactly meaningful uptime.

You can use DEX and leather with any swordsman class. Not even worth picking up peltasta unless you’re going to make use of it.

#8

since you can get evasion bonus with only peltasta 1, I had to agree with him completelly.

#9

Duration doesn’t matter, if they have the buffs and skills to support it then they are the better choice to make an evasion based tank. What does Cataphract have to offer in terms of increasing its evasion? If OP means evasion = kite, then by all means Cata wins.

By your statement, any swordsman can become evasion tank, which is true, but then again no need for this discussion.

IMO, Fencer is still the better suited class for an evasion tank.

#10

Cata mount gives evasion bonus.

#11

'cause flat is better than % right? okay

#12

They have no buffs or skills to support them. I guess you’re conceding that I was right?

#13

lol. Never played Fencer? They have Lunge, Esquive, and Flanconnade. They have shtty duration but it exists, plus they scale. Flanconnade would be sht on high ping players though.

#14

lol. Never played Fencer? They have Lunge, Esquive, and Flanconnade. They have shtty duration and bait morons into thinking they are tanks and should waste ranks on peltasta and rodelero.

Wow that amazing 10% evasion on Esquive Toucher because you can never put more than 1 point in it. Mindblowing.

#15

And you just assumed I am referring a Fencer with Pelt and Rodelero? lmao. okay. whatever floats your boat

must be one of the retards think that tanking is Full CON

#16

so you were saying? yes Cata is better because they have flat evasion bonus from mount. yay

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#18

IMO cata mount companion bonus + dex build + pelt guardian + leather armor can make an evasion tank.

#19

8% is flat? do you know what flat means?
8% isn’t a lot, but its not flat
plz retake elementary math class.
Fencer isn’t even a tanky class anyway.

#20

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