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(i will eventually slot it 3 end mod, 3 def)
[/ QUOTE ] You don't want to do that, you'll want at least 2 recharge in it.
EA caps at 10 mobs.
The optimal slotting is usually 3 Recharge / 3 Defence, at least for PvE, which will let you double-stack it with Hasten.
4 or 5 mobs will get you virtually a full end bar without any End Mods slotted.
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Yeah, what Spad said. If you slot your powers right and have stamina you probably won't need the extra end. the +def from EA stacks, so 3 redrecs are a must, and when you are near the def cap an extra couple of % def can make a significant difference.
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thanx for the advice guys
now im thinking 3 defence, 2 recharge 1 end mod would be a good idea
Like the others have said, it really doesn't need the end mod at all... you'lll get more benefit from 3 DEF 3 RCHRG in my opinion.
Glad to hear you're enjoying Ice tanking tho.. I always have a real blast on mine 
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just created an ICE/EM tanker an enjoying him atm
looking at it twice i noticed it also boosts your defence to everything except psi damage 
after looking at energy absorption i noticed it lets you recover end
so my question is depending on my slots (i will eventually slot it 3 end mod, 3 def) how many mobs would i need to hit to get the full benifit from energy absorptions defence bonus
also, does any one have a recent guide to ICE/EM tanking? i cant seem to find one