Neverwinter | Paladin Justicar Tank Build Mod 23

In this video, I go over my build for a paladin tank in mod 23. I include each section of the character, from choosing your race, all the way to the insignias on mounts. I also added where gear and items can be found to help with the collection process.
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0:00 Opening
0:11 Intro
1:23 Races
4:55 Powers/Feats
8:45 Attributes
9:14 Gear
15:02 Enchantments
15:49 Companions
17:54 Mounts
20:08 Boons
21:48 Outro
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[@TheKingCanuck]

Just what I needed!

[@duskcerberus]

Yay new video!

[@EugeeFGII]

Some suggestions on powers: At-Will go with Shielding Strike (when stamina isn't full) and Oath Strike (when stamina is full or aggro wavering). Oath Strike is our highest threat per second by far. Single target encounters: Smite, Sacred Weapon, Relentless Avenger (or Bond if struggling to keep stamina up.) Smite is precise snap aggro with the benefit of a hard taunt (checked *after* threat damage applies), Sacred is the most threat generated by an encounter plus stamina regen, and Avenger is a precise gap closer and extra threat. Bond is a solid stamina regen if struggling to keep your shield up. Trash/AOE: Wrath, Vow, Burning Light. A single Wrath is enough threat on any trash pack to hold aggro till they die. Vow is for taunting stragglers, and Burning Light stuns to reduce incoming damage. Bane is a soloing power; the radius is small, requires placement, and costs the same as Wrath (which is twice the radius and over 5x the threat). You can't wait on the procs to make it free because you need aggro at the start not 3 seconds in. Soloing Bane + Baneful Strikes is fucking incredible to be sure and if you only have one tank loadout Baneful Strikes is the way to go; but if you can have one for tanking and one for soloing, take Burning Vengeance on the tank build, because at least you'll be *using* it when tanking. My solo loadout has Baneful STrikes and I wear my healing gear.

[@raphael2407]

very helpful, thank you :-)

[@raphael2407]

best build video! I also highly recommend reading Jason Hibdon comment below. Super helpful, thank you 🙂

[@Clawblade]

Thank you so much. I have been looking at all the comments. Very insightful

[@Ed_Franz]

The Tiamiat artifact set is a nice one for tanks

[@Clawblade]

I agree it is a useful set for tanks, but still much prefer the diamond set effect a tad more.

[@abccba5125]

Knights rebuke as insignas bonus could work better that oppressor reprieve (excluding dragons) ? Heal over time receiving combat advantage damage (always against boss)

[@Clawblade]

That is another good option. Thanks for the tip

[@Mystra]

Is this still valid for today? It seems solid. Maybe the gear has changed? Thanks

[@Clawblade]

Thank you. Most of everything you see for this M23 build is still valid, aside from a couple of gear to obtain from farming Master Temple of the Spider (Mtos). There may be more changes to this build going into M25 due to new enchantments and insignias though. That's whats good about tank builds; you can use gear from a couple of mods prior and still be a viable tank. Appreciate the support.

[@abccba5125]

How you reach 61,5% awareness out of combat? I see you have only 1 companions that gives 7,5% and you are not capped on the stat of 75,5, you start from 73,5 (48%) and with the golden deepcrow you'll reach 55,5 so where comes the 6% more you have? Maybe the diamond set that gives +5 %awareness when standing still 👉 How it's enough that awareness? I was convinced I'll need at least 70/75 % without bonuses, I know you can have the armor ones and the refulgent ones, but with that aggro rings you'll don't stay in position that long, especially with dragons. I'm just start to enter tank mentality trying to build up a sort of pally tank, looking what companions upgrade 🤔

[@Clawblade]

I get an extra 5% awareness when I stand still using the Diamond artifact set, which brings me to that 61.5%. If you want to bring it up higher to 90% in battle, you can equip the Divine Protector daily which will increase your awareness by 30% for 12s. Good luck on your pally tank 👍

[@Ed_Franz]

Mastercraft weapons are the way to go IMO. We should be helping the dps every chance we get. You don’t need to actually make them yourself you can purchase them

[@Clawblade]

If everyone was running them, absolutely

[@Andre-vx2tn]

the problem with them is that theyre super expensive as green

[@Ed_Franz]

@@Andre-vx2tn you can get the previous chult sets a lot cheaper

[@Andre-vx2tn]

@@Ed_Franz what are they called ams how much are they?

[@Ashley-rv3xu]

can you do one for dps

[@Clawblade]

I could look at doing a dps build, but it wont be a super effective dps since a paladin focus is either tanking or healing. Ill see what I can do

[@EugeeFGII]

A Justicar w/ Baneful Strikes IS the solo build. Justicar & Oathkeeper regen divinity at the same speed, but Justicar regains divinity from blocking and using At-wills as well. Oath Strike on a pack of enemies will proc Baneful Strikes frequently.

[@user-yx8ow1it1w]

Radiant damage is magic damage. Strength useless

[@Clawblade]

Its not meant for damage, more for stamina regeneration.