Hey All,

Just wondering builds for leveling and for pvp? How good are we as tanks late game? Thanks!

First off, I recommend you read the sticky at the top. A lot of really good information is up there.

Secondly, for leveling, the best at low levels is going to be Infiltration since it actually gets the tools its talents use right from the start. Once you hit your mid-20s and early 30s, Kinetic and Balance both start taking off and Infil doesn't really catch up until its 40s.

Last, Shadow Tanks are just as effective as the other tanks end game. The use of light armor doesn't decrease our survivability thanks to the substantially larger armor increase from Combat Technique (as compared to what other tanks get through their tank stance). However, a lot of your performance as a Shadow Tank is going to be dependent on player skill since you have to spend more time than the other tanks do watching your buffs, keeping up with debuffs, and maintaining CDs. If you're looking for an "easy" tank, Shadow isn't it. If you are, go for Vanguard.