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A lot of Talk has surfaced about this Guardian hybrid in recent weeks as to whether or not it is viable for raiding and/or Nightmare progression. I personally have used this hybrid for every nightmare fight including council and in-comparison to full Defense/Immortal you Take less damage. Now in regards to threat this hybrid like most is lacking so you will need to use your taunts tactically for the start and opening rotation of a fight or lapse.
Build:
http://i.imgur.com/0LygpD2.jpg
^ This is the most popular build i will use for any specific fight.
Build 2:
http://i.imgur.com/mKaKZTI.png
The unremitting build is the same except requires 2 extra key binds and a lot of form switching.
The basics are formed around fights that require a gap closer and have instant damage with-in 3 gcds. unremitting is up for 4 seconds 1 of which will be the form switch back to soresu so that the 20 percent damage reduction will stack with what you gain from the tank stance. On fights like bestia i will switch forms for every new monster to take the first squash and swipe.
Stats:
http://i.imgur.com/dKhYdZe.jpg
The biggest Part of the Hybrid is the base damage Reduction and cooldown on enure/endure pain included with commanding awe for the 4 percent damage reduction.
Rotation:
Depending on the fight the opening rotation is going to be the same. Focus and threat however are working against you so taunting and using combat focus are key here. You WILL be using combat focus on cooldown even while taking damage.
Opener 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fj5qxaEoGk&feature=youtu.be
(Saber Throw>Leap>Sweep(applied armor reduction)>Sundering Strike>Overhead>Blade Storm>Taunt>Master Strike>Slash>
Combat focus>Slash>Overhead>Sweep>Sundering Strike>Blade Storm)
Opener 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3QRhCrmUzA&feature=youtu.be
([shien]Leap>[soresu]Sundering Strike>BladeStorm>Sweep>(Taunt)Master Strike>Combat Focus>Overhead>Strike>BladeStorm>SunderingStrike>Slash>Sweep>Overhead>Strike)
Holding (Dependent on Damage):
Since Guardians are dependent on damage to have unlimited focus a set rotation can be overlooked for a priority of moves for damage reduction and threat.
So overall this is where we get into the what if's, how come, and why the hell?
Differences in full tank and hybrid.
Blade storm is now usable every 9 seconds and still grants you Blade Barricade (Absorbing a moderate amount of damage and is active for 10 seconds unless consumed by damage taken, while also applying a burn for 6 seconds.
Force Sweep Costs no Focus and still applies armor debuff and accuracy reduction.
Overhead slash is now taking place of guardian slash and also applying a burn for 6 seconds. (It is costly so be careful how you use overhead slash in a fight (dependent on MT'ing or OT'ing)
Pros:
1.) 4 percent permanent damage reduction overall
2.) 15 percent damage reduction every minute for 10 seconds
Stacked with commanding awe for 19 percent damage reduction.
3.) Stance switch for force leap gives 20 percent damage reduction for 4 seconds stacked with 3 seconds of tank stance overlap.
4.) Blade Barricade every 9 seconds to absorb a moderate amount of Damage
5.) Force sweep costs no focus
6.) Applying burns with 2 abilities to [A] increase damage and help out with overlapping threat.
7.) Increase in strength and accuracy / Also bonus to melee focus attacks (2 percent) when movement is impaired and can stack up to 5 times.
Cons:
1.)Guardian slash and Hilt Strike are no longer available for use capping threat generated to damage and taunts.
2.) GuardianShip is no longer available for group damage reduction belittling what utility guardians bring to self damage reduction.
3.) lose 30 seconds on saber ward and lose 4 percent shield chance
4.)Trade 5 percent elemental and internal damage reduction for 15 percent overall damage reduction also you lose 5 seconds on Enure.
5.) lose 30 seconds on warding call and 2 on saber reflect
Now what would be my number 6 is incomparable only because you don't have a specific amount that you can proc riposte. In any fight while tanking you will proc it regardless which leaves out Guardian Slash to auto proc it. I personally have had no trouble keeping the defense chance.
CoolDown Changes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex1JPWKkyO8&feature=youtu.be
Try it if you Want
Use it if you Like it
and **** if you don't
Full Tank
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FullTankStats
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And finally for anyone who wants to know what gear i am in.
Let's talk to Mr.Robot
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No i did not add all the relics which you will see in the comparison.
Thank you all!
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