RIFT Guide

Cleric Tanking for RIFT

Cleric Tanking

Overview

A guide for the following aspects of being a cleric tank:Soul TreeMacros and AbilitiesStat PriorityRotationPotions, Scrolls, and the LikeGuide is designed for a level 64-65 cleric and may require modification for lower levels.

Soul Tree

Below is the Soul Tree (That I use personally) that is optimized for mitigation and stat gain.
Build for a level 64, and for level 65 pick Vicar’s Bulwark.
Variations depend on threat increase or healing potential.
  • Inquisitor up to shroud of agony will increase aoe threat as well overall damage.
  • Senticar (Sentinel and Justicar) and Deficar (Defiler and Justicar) give stronger heals at the cost of damage mitigation.

For Senticar or Deficar then you may prefer to use Faith’s Reward (Level 64 Mastery) instead.

Macros and Abilities

Below are a list of Macos that will reduce bar space.

Single Target
#show Strike of Judgment suppressmacrofailures cast Break Free cast Strike of Retribution cast Doctrine of Authority cast Precept of Refuge cast Bolt of Radiance cast Strike of Judgment cast Reckoning

Use Hammer of Duty, Doctrine of Glory, Doctrine of Bliss, or Doctrine of Loyalty to empty Conviction.

Multiple Targets

With Divine Inspiration, you will need to use Doctrine of Authority to add Censure to the target.

#show Even Justice suppressmacrofailures cast Break Free cast Even Justice cast Strike of Retribution cast Precept of Refuge

Use Hammer of Faith, Doctrine of Glory, Doctrine of Bliss, or Doctrine of Loyalty to empty Conviction.

Absolution (Combat Revive)
#show Absolution suppressmacrofailures cast @mouseoverui Absolution cast @group01 Absolution cast @group02 Absolution cast @group03 Absolution cast @group04 Absolution cast @group05 Absolution cast @group06 Absolution cast @group07 Absolution cast @group08 Absolution cast @group09 Absolution cast @group10 Absolution cast @group11 Absolution cast @group12 Absolution cast @group13 Absolution cast @group14 Absolution cast @group15 Absolution cast @group16 Absolution cast @group17 Absolution cast @group18 Absolution cast @group19 Absolution cast @group20 Absolution cast @group21 Absolution cast @group22 Absolution

Allows you to revive a fallen ally without targetting or a specific ally by hovering over their ui.

Heal with Benefits

Requires Planar Attunement points in Water, Earth, and Life until you reach the abilities below

#show Doctrine of Bliss suppressmacrofailures cast Doctrine of Bliss cast Petrified Rune cast Archaic Tablet cast Renewing Seed

For optimal effects use with 4 conviction.

Gap Closing

Requires Planar Attunement points in Air until you reach the ability below

#show Ride the Lightning cast Charged Mirror cast Ride the Lightning
Cooldowns
  • Just Defence and Resplendent Embrace– Use when needed, but dont be afraid to use them.
  • Intercede– Protect allies when you dont have threat.
  • Reprieve– Your best cooldown, provides full heal to you or the target of your Righteous Mandate(Place on the ally that takes the most damage).
  • Total Assurance– Restores Conviction (Bonus damage, heal, or mitigation)
  • Interdict– interrupts in an aoe (Most dps wont bother to, and so it is mostly up to you)
Threat

Provoke is your general taunt, but Rebuke will drag non-weighted targets to you and taunt them.
Righteous Imperative is a special aoe taunt in the case you missed a bunch of enemies that are proceeding to wail on your allies. Best used after Ride the Lightning.
Typically, One hammer of either type will get the threat of a mob.

Buffs
  • Mien of Leadership– Use for tanking (Use Mien of Honor if you don’t want threat.)
  • Courage of the Bear– Endurance
  • Wisdom of the Ages– Guard, Block, and Crit
  • Sign of Wrath and Vengeance of the Winter Storm– bonus damage and threat
  • Purpose– Restores mana on attack (Long Fights)
  • Wind Sigil and Earthen Barbs (Planar Attunement Earth and Air)- provide wisdom, and gives threat upon block.

Priority of Stats

Wisdom is your most valued stat.

It provides Guard and Block.

Endurance is important

It gives health.

Intelligence is important

It is converted into dodge.

Guard, Block, and Dodge

Guard is better than the other two because its not an RNG (random) effect. Block and Dodge are less important to have on an item because it is given by other stats.

Power better than Crit

Hence Steady Assault is chosen for level 64 Mastery.

Resists

Can be ignored; however, it doesnt hurt to boost it through buffs or enhancements.

Hit

Dont miss.

Setup and Rotation


Above is an image of an arrangement of the skills used.

Legend of Keys

1-5 (only 1,2, and 4 are used in the picture)- Put Single Target Macro for 1 and put Multiple Target Macro for 2.
I suggest putting Vicar’s Bulwark (level 65 mastery) for 3, and avoid using it in a macro.
QERT with F (Not Y)

  • Q is Hammer of Duty.
  • E is Hammer of Faith.
  • R is Doctrine of Glory.
  • T is Purpose (T for Toggle).

Z,X (Cooldowns)- Just Defense and Resplendent Embrace
V, shift-V- Doctrine of Bliss and Doctrine of Loyalty
MiddleMouse- Provoke
shift-MiddleMouse- Rebuke
Tilde (~) – Ride the Lightning

Rotation

Start with ~,Q, or E (If ~ is on CD then 1)
Build up conviction with 1 and 2 (2 for more than one target, and 1 works for melee and ranged)
Spend conviction (min. of 4 stacks) on R,V, or shift-V (Depending on Situation) for survival
Spent conviction on Q,E for threat and damage (E if aoe is needed)
Frequently Protect yourself with Z,X; however, timing is important don’t waste it.
Provoke and Rebuke are tied to the middle mouse for easy access.
Total Assurance is on button 4 to isolate it, but easy to press.

Notes

Keybinds are based on personal preference; however, I noticed 6-0 were difficult to reach which is bad. Find what works for you as it is important not to have to think about what you are pressing. I use addons for barspace, and I recommend Tsuki UI[www.curse.com].

Potions, Scrolls, and the Like!

Below is a list of items that will help you tank better:

  • Phenomenal Wisdom Serum (181 Wisdom)
  • Phenomenal Endurance Serum (181 Endurance)
  • Phenomenal Brightsurge Vial (216 Intelligence and Wisdom)- Alternate to Wisdom and Endurance Serums
  • Phenomenal Prismatic Wellspring (418 all Resists)
  • Scrolls of Wisdom and Endurance
  • Planar Item Buffs
  • Phenomenal Philter of Restoration (AOE over Time)
  • Phenomenal Warding Potion (Absorb)
  • Phenomenal Mana Potion (Mana) and the Tonic Version
  • Phenomenal Healing Potion (Heal) and the Tonic Version
  • Fine Unblurring Rune (Legs, Chest) or Refined Hardy Rune
  • Fine Weapon-Rune of Wisdom (One-hand) or Refined Weapon-Rune of Endurance
  • Fine Sagacious Rune (Rings)
  • Fine Rune of Wisdom (Cape, Helm, Shoulders)
  • All Reputation Foresight Runes (Earring, Neck, Trinket)
  • Ghar Aegis Rune (Seal)
  • Pelagic Resistance Rune (Sigil)
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