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<blockquote data-quote="666Sinner666" data-source="post: 5482219" data-attributes="member: 75824">I'm not gona touch on the RP aspect as that is something other have done well enough already and really something for you to figure out anyways. Anywho...&nbsp;Wardens as defenders do two things really well: 1.) soak damage as they have the highest hit points of any class and can second wind numerous times an encounter; 2.) Mark all enemies around them and slow them so they have few choices.&nbsp;The first is the main reason Dwarves rank as the number one warden because they have feats that increase the number of times they can second wind, can second wind as a minor, and have feats to increase their surge value. The other reason Dwarves are number one is because with one feat you get proficiency with a carghammer, probably the best one hander around, and a damage boost when using it. Saves you a feat slot, which is vital for a Warden as they are feat dependent to shine.&nbsp;As far as powers go you may want to consider taking Thorn Strike in lieu of Strength of Stone as the melee 2 and pull is a great way to get one more person around you to mark before the end of your turn. All the other power choices are spot on for a Warden.&nbsp;When it comes to feats Crippling Crush and Vicious Advantage should make your list. Extra damage with a hammer and combat advantage against slowed targets. Sudden Roots can be nice but only if your DM plays intelligent monsters who will ignore marks.&nbsp;For magic items the only one that is a &quot;must&quot; for a warden is Cloak of the Walking Wounded. Two surges per second wind? Yes please! Otherwise, gear him up as you please.&nbsp;In the realm of Paragon Paths Stoneblessed is you best option as a Goliath.&nbsp;Nevermind. Someone already posted the handbook link.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="666Sinner666, post: 5482219, member: 75824"] I'm not gona touch on the RP aspect as that is something other have done well enough already and really something for you to figure out anyways. Anywho... Wardens as defenders do two things really well: 1.) soak damage as they have the highest hit points of any class and can second wind numerous times an encounter; 2.) Mark all enemies around them and slow them so they have few choices. The first is the main reason Dwarves rank as the number one warden because they have feats that increase the number of times they can second wind, can second wind as a minor, and have feats to increase their surge value. The other reason Dwarves are number one is because with one feat you get proficiency with a carghammer, probably the best one hander around, and a damage boost when using it. Saves you a feat slot, which is vital for a Warden as they are feat dependent to shine. As far as powers go you may want to consider taking Thorn Strike in lieu of Strength of Stone as the melee 2 and pull is a great way to get one more person around you to mark before the end of your turn. All the other power choices are spot on for a Warden. When it comes to feats Crippling Crush and Vicious Advantage should make your list. Extra damage with a hammer and combat advantage against slowed targets. Sudden Roots can be nice but only if your DM plays intelligent monsters who will ignore marks. For magic items the only one that is a "must" for a warden is Cloak of the Walking Wounded. Two surges per second wind? Yes please! Otherwise, gear him up as you please. In the realm of Paragon Paths Stoneblessed is you best option as a Goliath. Nevermind. Someone already posted the handbook link. [/QUOTE]

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