problazer 2 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 So I recently got Qiraji Bulwark and it got me thinking when and if I would use my Elementium Bulwark. I compared the block values and determined I would put a shield spike on Elementium for when I need more threat and run with either 2% block or stam on the Qiraji for heavy tanking. Im a bit of a pack rat so I was going through my bank just now and realized Aegis of the Blood God has 77 block! Does this not make it the defacto best TPS shield for big dick shield slams? This discussion is only for TPS, I dont care about any defensive or health values. Shield Slam damage = 342-358 + total block value 1:1?Elementium Reinforced Bulwark - 73 block (54 block + 19)Blessed Qiraji Bulwark - 70 block (55 block + 15)Aegis of the Blood God - 77 block (47 block + 30) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest_ 40 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Yeah that sounds right technically. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necrosthevile 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 If you are using a Shield Spike you would also want to consider how much block percentage you have, as blocking attacks would also generate threat. The Blessed Qiraji Bulwark has 3% block and the Aegis has 2%. For most single target tanking you would probably still use the Blessed Qiraji Bulwark, but I always found it helpful to put together an AoE tanking set with a shield spike on a Drillborer Disk or Fore Reactive Disk if you are an Engineer. Makes the bug tunnel on the way to Fankriss a lot of fun. Also a full T2.5 geared warrior with one of those shields makes for hilariously fast Tribute runs when you are doing world buffs. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DPS 6 Report post Posted June 8, 2017 7 block is ~2tps dif... Even 1x stamina more will affect more your tanking abil. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
