Terra tank

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Terra tank is a common type PvE tank build which relies on Earth Magic enchantments. The most common primary professions for terra tank builds are warrior for armor, elementalist and dervish.

[edit] General principle

Terra tank builds are either designed to draw, hold and survive heavy aggro while nukers kill their attackers, or to survive heavy aggro while using skills such as Sliver Armor to inflict damage back to foes.

[edit] Equipment

A weapon of Enchanting is generally used.

[edit] Skills

Terra tank builds rely on Earth Magic enchantments, such as Armor of Earth, Obsidian Flesh and Stoneflesh Aura for defense. Glyph of Concentration is commonly used to prevent interruption and Grasping Earth is commonly used as a snare.

Warriors commonly use Dolyak Signet and Signet of Stamina, while dervish commonly use Mystic Regeneration.

Elementalists commonly use a Mesmer secondary profession, utilizing Mantra of Earth and a skill like Stone Striker for energy.