Cleric Tanking
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.
Macros and Abilities
Below are a list of Macos that will reduce bar space.
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.
Single Target
#show Strike of Judgment
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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