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The Infinite Mana Tank: Knuckle + Shield [Pure Tank Build] (Lv110 Cap)

Discussion in 'Brawler' started by Precaria, Jun 24, 2016.

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  1. Precaria

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    UPDATED: Lv110 Cap.
    Build difficulty: ~ 3/5 ~ Benefit of tanking, level up fast in mini boss parties.
    Gear cost: 4/5 ~ Between moderate cost and slightly expensive.
    DPS rating: 0/5 ~ Pure tank focus, your job is to keep the Attackers alive via "crowd control" and aggro holding.
    Aggro: 5/5 ~ Aggro is generated super fast due to unlimited swift combo repetitions.
    Utility: 5/5 ~ Flawless Tank, Expert Breaker, Party Supporter & Maze Runner!
    Fun: 5/5 ~ Really fun.


    THE INFINITE MANA TANK
    Brawlers have always been the best breakers in the game due to Martial Skills having the most breaking effects of all skill trees. Combining this ability with the maximum resistance VIT stat provides makes them excellent tanks too. Let's exploit this combination to create a solid tank build, fun to play and very effective on it's job.

    This is a pure tank build, it doesn't do any damage but masterfully interrupts the target while holding aggro unlimitedly due to it's infinite mana supply. Sponging damage & kiting are both possible and should be used depending on the situation. Healing/protecting the party is possible too. It is the perfect tank for rare gem battles (Rare, Super Rare, Legendary, Ultimate Gem) as it can take extreme damage while protecting the party (the boss room won't be a graveyard) and guaranteeing the Tank rank, leaving the rest of the ranks for the party members (they'll thank you for doing your job without stealing theirs).

    This build is the result of my experiences getting to F1000 of Guild Maze within the first 3 days of the month (hardest difficulty mode). It was originally called The Maze Tank, but since Asobimo added a new effect of Instant MP Recovery to the skill in which this build revolves (Shell Break) it evolved to the Infinite Mana Tank. Let's head to the build details!

    Requirements:
    - Achieve all the skill point emblems. (In case you are missing one check the SP emblem guide)
    - Read EVERYTHING carefully before assigning SP.
    - Max your Combo Level.


    Infinite Mana Tank
    BUILD RATING:
    ★★★★★

    [Knuckle+Shield Pure Tank / Endless MP Supply / Post-Maze Tank Build]
    VIT: 255 & MTL: 42
    Martial Lv3
    Smash ~ 10
    Sonic Wave ~ 10

    Bash ~ 5
    Shell Break ~ 10
    Heavy Smash ~ 1

    Aggravate ~ 1+

    Shot Lv3
    Shot Mastery ~ 5
    Long Range ~ 5
    Quick Draw ~ 10

    Magic Lv3

    MP Charge ~ 5
    Chain Cast ~ 5
    Power Wave ~ 1

    Shield Lv3
    Shield Mastery ~ 5
    Shield Bash ~ 5
    Shield Cannon ~ 10
    Protection ~ 10
    Aegis ~ 10
    Guardian ~ 1

    Knight Lv1
    Assault Attack ~ 1
    Provoke ~ 10

    Guard Lv1
    Heavy Armor Mastery ~ 6+

    Survival Lv2

    Safe Rest ~ 5
    HP Boost ~ 10

    Support Lv3
    Mini Heal ~ 6+
    Recovery ~ 6+
    Sanctuary ~ 10

    Total SP used: 163

    * Skills in red color are priorities, get the red skills first so you start leveling your Combo Points right away, until maxed.

    The Infinity Tank Combos

    Infinite Breaker Combo

    The main "interruption" combo.
    Smash > Shell Break (Save) > Sonic Wave (Swift) > Assault Attack (Swift) > Shield Bash (Swift) > Heavy Smash (Cons)
    [MP cost: 100 / CP used: 8-10]
    * Only add the skill in grey if there's a heavy aggro generator on your party, if you don't have an aggro competitor then you don't need to close the combo with Heavy Smash. If adding Heavy Smash isn't enough to get aggro in your specific party then only spam the Stun-Lock Aggro Combo.

    Stun-Lock Aggro Combo
    Designed after experiencing Ultimate Gem battles. This combo is fully aggro/tanking focused. Less interruptions, highest aggro if used repeatedly.
    Sonic Wave > Guardian (Save) > Heavy Smash (Swift) > Shell Break (Cons) > Shield Cannon (Swift)
    [MP cost: 100 / CP used: 8]

    * Sonic Wave can be swapped to Shield Bash in case you want to use the Long Range Sanctuary Combo in the same battle.

    Long Range Sanctuary Combo
    Fastest and safest way to execute Sanctuary. Perfect for Guild Maze bosses and stationary-type mini/bosses.
    Sonic Wave > Sanctuary (Save) > Shield Cannon (Smite)
    [MP cost: 100 / CP used: 4]


    Non-Flinch/Non-Tumble/Non-Stun Combo
    For delicate bosses such as Nurethoth & Jade Raptor.
    Assault Attack > Guardian (Save) > Sanctuary (Cons) > Heavy Smash (Swift)
    [MP cost: 100 / CP used: 6]


    TIPS:​
    * The first two combos are the default, the last two are situational.
    * Your 4 main shortcuts should be: Smash, Sonic Wave, Provoke and Assault Attack/Shield Bash.
    * Set Protection, Aegis, Mini Heal and Recovery as side-panel buttons.
    Stat build:
    Maximize VIT first, VIT must be at 255.
    Vitality is our main stat for HP and defense, MaxHP per VIT point escalates as character's level increases.
    After level 95 you'll be able to increase a secondary stat. HERE IS WHERE THE FUN BEGINS!

    Choose MTL as personal stat.
    Mentality increases our hidden resistances to all damage!
    For every 3 points in MTL we get Ailment Resistance +1%.
    For every 10 points in MTL we get Neutral/Physical/Magic Resistance +1%.
    Stats at Lv100:
    No potions, no buffs. Natural stats.
    Screenshot_2016-07-25-01-59-49.png
    With typical potions. VITA, CSPD, ASPD.
    Screenshot_2016-07-25-02-01-32.png
    With Vital Gem + and Special Vita Plus (Base HP +100%).
    Screenshot_2016-07-25-02-09-42.png

    Equipment:
    KNUCKLE
    Drills ~ ◇Excavated Golem / Zega

    SHIELD
    ○ Albero Shield +E^

    ARMOR

    Heavy KNIGHT ARMOR +E^ Stats: VIT +7%, MaxHP +7%, VIT +11/Aggro +11% ~ ◇Arcoiris / ◇Tortuga (Opt for Arcoiris, if you have a 2-slotted armor set a Tortuga too)

    ADDITIONAL GEAR
    Nurethoth Mask +E^ ~ ◇Grylle

    SPECIAL GEAR
    Magician's Ring ~ ◇Stone Mercenary

    This equipment setting is designed to provide a total of MaxHP +81% & a total Guard Rate higher than 50%. Drills make all damage 0's and 1's for non-STR builds but guarantee 100% Critical Rate and critical hits don't miss. This is an effective method to hold aggro, specially for targets with very high Flee stat like mini bosses inside Maze the first days of the month or in ULTIMATE Mode. The focus is to always land the hits & skills and to exploit Guard Rate and HP+% to the max. Make sure you refine to +E or higher (^) your Shield, Armor and Additional Gear. Every refinement level is Neutral, Physical and Magic Resistance +1%.

    Infinity Tank's therapeutic kit:
    Shock Absorbing Cream:
    Guard Rate +7%, Guard Power +7% & VIT +7
    Stab-Proof Sheet: Physical Resistance +5%
    Magic Barrier Wand: Magic Resistance +5%
    Vita Plus III: MaxHP +1500
    * The effects of these substances work for 30 minutes.

    Build in action:
    Infinite mana tanking demonstration.


    Note: the video is outdated -since I'm retired-, but the guide is completely up to date.
    Thanks to the new effect of the Martial skill Shell Break (regen 400 MP when inflicting Guard Break), I could create the Infinite Mana Tank Build. This pure tank build recovers more MP than it consumes! A flawless MP regenerator. It sponges all damage, holds and generates unlimited aggro due to it's infinite MP supply, interrupts the target all the time and with Guard Break effect it allows the party to deal higher damage!

    Enjoy the tanking! ;)
     
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  2. Janine

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    Finally! You posted Precario the masochist's build hehe :p a job well done my geek ^^
     
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    Yayyy this is what I want to make. Thanks prec^^
     
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    Sir how can u get 21m spina?
     
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    ;) excited for maze Tohm? :')
     
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    yes yes, atleast @Binker can rest his ass on mazea bit XD .. any planning to put it to the test in maze?
     
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    Yeah, we'll use it on the next maze event for sure. No more 10th place. ;)
     
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    I mean in near time, i wanna see it upclose
     
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    erm..can i ask why not get mini heal? it will be useful for healing a large amount of hp;) ~
    (nice tank build XD)
     
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    Thanks lol, and no Mini Heal because this isn't a Support Tank, but rather a Pure Tank. Support skills have cast time, which is shortened by the CSPD stat. Requiring CSPD on this build would mean adding DEX and DEX doesn't benefit defensively at all, the use of Drills gets us rid of the need of Hit Rate. This is a no DEX, no CSPD, no Support Skills build. Just a breaker-tank/meat-shield/punching-bag/heavy-masochist build. :stonelightning:
     
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    Imo the agro on this build seems kinda too low even if u are able to constantly spam, i would add more skills in ur combo unless u spam voke too which is a waste of mp
     
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    Shellbreak instant +400 mp recovery when Guard break is a great blessing for us brawlies. Spam-Spam-Spam to grab aggro. Another amazing Build Senpai, awesome combo btw ^^
     
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    i see~~ thx ;)~
    (because sometimes i use mini heal on my tank to save revitas :rolleyes:)
    @_@ masochist....
     
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    Hmm...Yeah...I should get quick draw XD
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    Btw, I'm builing my tank with Mage, Shield, Survival skills...I'll add bow next..I added dw somehow..(wanted to make dw tank xp) Well, my stat is 1:1:1 on vit, int, dex...I'll save some stat for Mtl...currently tank lv 33
     
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    Nice tank...
     
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    Ty preca ^^
     
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    Gonna need another char slot to try this out :oops: can't wait to use it :D cause normally people just want fast attackers like sniper or mage then no one wants to party with a tank :( but now cause of this unique and awesome build i bet people are gonna want this aggro holding life saver :p thanks for this build ;)
     
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    Why plate armor?
     
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    Best armour for a pure vit tank, hp10% agro10%
     
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    Not really many players need tanker for nightmare or ultimate mode
     
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