User:Gordon Ecker/W/any Prophecies / Nightfall Tank

This build is designed to be a viable PvE tank after the major balance changes to stances in the February 1st, 2007 update.

Equipment

 * Knight's, Legionnaire's or Radiant Insignia.
 * Tactics helm.
 * Minor Rune of Strength.
 * Minor Rune of Tactics.
 * Superior Rune of Vigor.
 * Superior Rune of Absorption.
 * Furious Axe or Sword of Defense or Shelter with +5 Energy.
 * Shield with a "Run for your Life!", "Sheltered by Faith!", "Nothing to Fear!" or "Luck of the Draw" Inscription and a Shield Handle of Fortitude.

Usage

 * Spam "Watch Yourself!", Defy Pain and Lion's Comfort, keep up Solder's Defense.
 * Use Dolyak Signet once you already have aggro.
 * Use "Shields Up!" when facing Rangers or Paragons.
 * Use Bonetti's Defense to replenish energy

Counters

 * Damage whych bypasses armor.
 * Degeneration.
 * Energy and adrenaline denial.
 * Stance removal.
 * Vocal Minority.

Variants

 * Replace Defy Pain with Lightbringer Signet.
 * Replace Defy Pain with Gladiator's Defense.
 * Replace "Shields Up!" or "Bonetti's Defense!" with Lightbringer's Gaze.