Two things I need to point out.
1. Slotting Active Defense with Membranes (def/rch hami-O) enhances the defense resistance of the power. It also stacks with itself, which means it gives an amazing amount of DDR with three Membranes slotted.
2. The base defense from Phalanx Fighting is unenhanceable. You probably know this since you didn't add slots to it in your builds, but your guide doesn't point that out. I strongly feel it should.
Thanks, good input. Modified guide to reference those two items. Note Mids does not show the Membrane effect you mention, so I put it in the guide with a caveat until I can verify that.
Thanks.
Since everyone has been requesting a Tank guide for the Shield Defense/ primary, I crafted up my shot at one based on my experience with Cudgel, my Level 50 SD/WM Tank on Triumph.
Block 'n Bash - The Shield Defense/War Mace Tank
Comments/discussion welcome either here or in the thread in the Guides section. My window for editing is limited, so I'd appreciate whatever feedback is relevant.