Systole, StreamOfTheSky -- You'll not find me disagreeing on the quality of Armored Hulk compared to the other options.
Still, not all groups optimize to the same degree (I often make sub-optimal choices not to outshine the other players at my table, who don't spend as much time with the system as I do.) I was merely pointing out the option.
Besides, even if it *is* a fighter with Rage instead of other options, it does have a few other advantages for tanking -- d12 HD, extra HP from Rage, Raging Vitality (for even MORE HP), and Rage Powers that can heal/remove/ignore damage, ability score penalties, and negative levels.
If you want to build a tank as someone that can survive virtually anything the DM can throw at the party, Barbarian really isn't a bad way to go -- you just have to accept that you're using *lots* of Rage Powers and feats on things like Regenerative Vigor instead of doing more damage.
Dang... Now I have to actually put one together and see what he looks like at higher levels.
Still, not all groups optimize to the same degree (I often make sub-optimal choices not to outshine the other players at my table, who don't spend as much time with the system as I do.) I was merely pointing out the option.
Besides, even if it *is* a fighter with Rage instead of other options, it does have a few other advantages for tanking -- d12 HD, extra HP from Rage, Raging Vitality (for even MORE HP), and Rage Powers that can heal/remove/ignore damage, ability score penalties, and negative levels.
If you want to build a tank as someone that can survive virtually anything the DM can throw at the party, Barbarian really isn't a bad way to go -- you just have to accept that you're using *lots* of Rage Powers and feats on things like Regenerative Vigor instead of doing more damage.
Dang... Now I have to actually put one together and see what he looks like at higher levels.
