I've seen this video, and I was reminded of this topic. The setup has some differences, though.
I love to see different takes on the same topic, thanks!
So let's break it down a little by myself:
- The setup looks very similair to one of my possible builds I've used during testing, this is the setup I made to maximise defence, but not focus on damage resistance, life regen and other stuff.
This one basically comes down to "Equip all Paladin Shield and Flesh Knuckles tinkers!" and a Worm Scarf. Although simple, this setup is also pretty tanky in normal mode too. Blocking at least 74 of all damage, (around 100 in Expert) and even more thanks to the Frozen Shell (and Worm Scarf in Expert)
- Personally, I don't like these farming cages where you need to set up enemy and heart statues for grinding hearts, I'd rather prefer to stick to one you can take anywhere.
- I'm actually surprised the Cross Necklace/Star Veil isn't mentioned. If you're going to stick in one place, then you might as well equip the Star Veil to extend the facetanking, you could probably swap out the Paladin's Shield with it, as it only gives 6 defence on it's own.
- This is also the first time I see a tank build that does not mention the Celestial Shell at all, and prioritises the Flesh Knuckles over it. (with werewolf active, the Celestial Shell has 1 less defence for 1,5 Life Regen/sec) Perhaps the werewolf buff is too situational to make up for it?
I'm not really in the mood to test it out against Moon Lord though, it reminds me too much of my armor testing experience with Leinfors, and that still stings a little...May he rest in peace
Maybe one day I'll come back and make a proper thread of all my tank findings, as this thread focusses more on one certain build that's already outdated.
Frozen Shield is still top tier accessoire.