I suggest using one build for leveling to Granite, then switching to a second build for Granite tanking. Save that first build for times when you exemplar below Granite, like for lower level TFs.
I made a skeleton build to share with anyone who asks for help with Stone Armor. You can swap out for any secondary set and simply move the IO sets around to keep the set bonuses. It includes the bare minimums that a Stone tanker needs to perform well: >15mph run speed without rooted, soft capped defenses to all but psionic, 90% S/L resistance, 75% F/C/E/N resistance, and teleport. My build also includes enough psionic defense that you can use a small purple inspiration and not worry about psionic damage, thus eliminating the need to take and slot Minerals. It was made before Fitness was inherent, so you get three more power choices to fill in the build.
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By drafting a build you give people something to play with and a better idea of what you want, then people can just suggest.
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Thank you both SO Much for posting on my thread. Thank you very much Syntax42. I really need a starting point and your build looks very tight! I really appreciate you explaining the why and what too. Thanks again.
Thank you both SO Much for posting on my thread. Thank you very much Syntax42. I really need a starting point and your build looks very tight! I really appreciate you explaining the why and what too. Thanks again.
I have a Stone Armor/Elec Melee Tank and I just really need help with the whole design concept. I know what I want...it's just hard to find any really really good builds, or I am looking in the wrong place. I am lvl 30 now and I don't want to respec until i'm dead. Ideas? I just need a really good base or starting off point for building my tank. Thanks, in advance.