User:Jaigoda/Builds/DwG Tank

Designed specifically for a Hero setup to provide a player tank with a large AoE spike.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Ritualist/any Channeling=12+1+3][Spirit Rift][Ancestor's Rage][Destructive was Glaive][optional][optional][optional]["I Am Unstoppable!"][Great Dwarf Armor][/build]
 * Mesmer
 * for spammage of DwG.
 * For energy.
 * Assassin
 * for a shadow step to easily and quickly ball certain mobs.
 * for a second shadow step.
 * for IMS and damage reduction while balling. Consider pairing with [[Dwarven Stability].
 * for hardcore tanking.
 * PvE Skills
 * for more AoE damage
 * for a snare if using skills that scatter.
 * for faster recharges for either you or your caster heroes.
 * For killing stragglers and bosses.

Equipment

 * Herald's (or other appropriate +armor) insignia and Vitae runes.
 * Weapons matter little as DwG will be held most of the time. +energy mods and an Enchanting mod for Great Dwarf Armor are helpful.

Usage

 * Precast DwG and GDA before taking aggro.
 * Use IAU upon aggro.
 * Use balling techniques to group up the mob as best as possible.
 * If needed, start with Spirit Rift for extra AoE damage.
 * Cast Ancestor's Rage, drop DwG, and recast and drop DwG again. Cast any other AoE spells as well.

Counters

 * Enchantment removal
 * Heavy damage
 * Snares

Variants

 * Spirit Rift can be replaced with another skill if confident in one's balling and in the AoE damage from the rest of the team.