EDIT: DLC items are now live on the calc website Root Doctor can suck it bois. I'll add important notes here as you guys bring em up, if I forgot to mention anything. In general though, tank-based queries(and the DLC update) will be added to the site within the next 24 hours. Some minor bugs I need to fix, and it's getting late, so probably tomorrow but I'm glad I could least get a video out tonight finally.

Crystal Staff being the first melee weapon that actually isn't just charged melee spam makes it so unique to use. I didn't realise how much defence Invoker gives during its skills. Rare do we see a build that would rather just stack HP because it hits the DR cap without using the usual suspects. I'm surprised Sapphire Dreamstone ends up being the best CDR ring. The diversity of tank builds after DLC 2 SPIKED after the patch. The usual suspects got nerfed but they're still good, and the new stuff is awesome. Wedge nerf makes me a little sadge but it is what it is. I'm trying to find a Rerouting Cable build myself.

So I saw the version of this with death wish around a lot lately, and that build really only works because deathwish, for whatever reason, doesn't drain nearly as much health as it says it does so that build will probably fall apart in a patch or two. This build is better and doesnt rely on the same "bugged" mechanic. Always one of a kind builds that just sht on everything else, much thanks

I was waiting for your video after the release of the new DLC, and as always, thanks!

So glad you made this, I knew Invoker would make a beast of a melee build. I just hadn't got around to which class to combo with it. Great work as always!

Vash Cowaii, This is amazing! I subscribed right away!

Another absolute banger of a video. So much thought and effort goes into your vids and the website is incredible. Great work Vash.

I love your content so much, and i hope you make more remnant 2 content cause it's so indepth and informative with shit to back up what you are saying. It's just great, keep up the awesome work and i hope the DLC treats you well

Awesome job as always!

When I read the patch notes and saw the nerfs, it gave me a a frown. Watching this video turned it upside down. I'll probably get on the DLC tomorrow and start hunting for the items. You are a beast as usual sir. Love all your work.

I knew you were gonna have us something new when the dlc dropped, the moveset for that staff is really fun

all of your builds are fun to play!

I had hodge podged a variant of the world's edge tank build using rally band + steadfast as a weird, pseudo lifesteal addition, but was still running into issues with some things just oneshotting when trying to brute force face tank a boss. I've not put down the crystal staff since I've gotten it, its such a cool and much more involved melee weapon, and learning that shielded strike works off of the balls is gonna be a blast. Although I have been enjoying a more evasion focused build with the crystal staff, there is just something special about being able to take a boss's massive attack with barely a shrug

Started an apocalypse run using this build and it works well. Been using monolith with sandstorm. Keep up the good work man

This is fantastic. I really enjoyed using the Challenger/Medic build w/World's Edge/Stonebreaker, which still works for most content btw. Looking forward to doing another apoc run with this one.

Damn you had me out here hitting shit like an immortal god and loving every minute of it. Watched the video before trying the build like you said in the description, and that was a good call lmao

We knew vash the stampede was coming for the dlc. Tank builds unite!

Awesome build my guy! Yeah I've seen a lot of people say the melee weapon is bad and I'm just like "HOW DOES NO ONE SEE THE POWER OF THIS THING!?" So awesome to see all round

Been waiting on your drop - your last tank build made my life in Remnant on EZ mode 😎

This video couldn't have come out 3 days ago. I really needed something like this trying to beat apoc venom and annihilation for the first time. Your old self harming tank build really carried me

@VashCowaii I modified the build slightly. I dropped Dead Kings Memento for Leaking Gemstone to squeeze a little more mod gen in. Did not notice the HP loss.

Thank you! For being THE best game content creator anywhere. The remnant 2 builder is an amazing tool. My friend and I are some super game nerds. Love theory crafting and testing, so your build calculator will be a welcome addition. Much much respect, sir.

Gotta love providing a save file and then getting to watch someone else tea-bag the boss. Ah it's delightful. This is probably the most fun looking tank I've ever seen

I love your channel and breakdowns. I like how you analyze everything and don't just guess. You explain WHY things do what they do, but then have this tone like "shut the F*** up and let me explain things". lol Love it. Thanks!

I came up witha similar build and have been running it i can say for sure Wizard tank is awesome

Literally my first thought when i was reading the patch notes was "Hmmm, I wonder how many absolutely fuckin busted builds Vash is gonna come up with now that they changed so much??" I hadnt even considered the new DLC items at the time, i was still just wrapping my head around all the changes they made to existing shit! And as if on cue you release this beastly build. I cant help but think "this is only the beginning..." 😂😂 keep killing it dude and mad props for putting that absolutely incredible build crafting engine together. I cant even imagine how much work went into it, but thank you!! "WE'RE NOT WORTHY!! WE'RE NOT WOOOORRRTHYYYY!!!"

I can't believe they made a melee weapon that works like a gun. It's so cool.

Really love this build! Truly excellent! I was playing around with a few variations and I'm really enjoying swapping out Navigators for Indignant, Melee DMG for DMG mit and Triage for Potency. All DMG dealt is raised by 20% with indignant and melee dmg is increased an additional 15% with the fragment swap. Effective DMG mit is at 84.70 (same as the original setup) EHP is 2085.78 (less than the original builds 2367.65) EPH/s is 22.25. (more than the originals 16.84 although if you swap potency for triage on the original EPH/s comes to 25.25) You can get 2224.84 EPH if you slot Shield Effectiveness instead of Melee DMG on the Indignant setup for a happy medium of dmg to survivability. Generally speaking I have more than enough survivability so the extra dmg is quite nice as it shortens the fight considerably and saves me on consumables. I appreciate your builds, content and the loadout calculator, keep em coming! Upon further consideration I may swap back to Potency and leave out Triage, 40 seconds of Confidence Booster is so nice and I probably don't really need the extra healing.

Thanks a lot man

I have an hybrid of invoker and challenger with mirage that works pretty well too, the only problem it have is dealing with flying bosses but outside of that you can pretty much handle everything

Oh man, was really hoping to see some more of your builds after the rebalance patch. Like that melee tank build before, actually was unkillable. Easy apocalypse clear (even in co-op).

I knew you’d have some new heat 👀👀

I'm loving invoker. It's so fun!

Have you messed around with pressure point mutator? It’s doing insane damage. Haven’t Made one yet but I feel it’d fit well on a close range mod swap or shotty swap build. The new corrosive trap also is doing solid damage

This build killed all the nerves in my left arm, now I feel nothing when I roid. 😎

This is the type of melee build ive been after, something engaging.

I have not gotten heavy metal band yet. I could've got it on my first playthrough if i knew what i was looking for. Many many runs later, i haven't found it. Damn that metal band

I've been patiently waiting to see what nutty BS you'd come up with, with the DLC stuff. "Caster tank that's technically melee" was not on my list of things I expected, but it's definitely wanted.

For those not hitting the perfect 80% DR (for example, not getting enough heavy metal band stacks) the Bruiser Gloves and Technician Gloves give you slightly more armor while staying within the weight limit. Not totally sure if that got missed by the query because DR was already capped, or if I just have my weight slightly wrong for some reason.

Have you checked out the new ring of spears? I feel like it's pretty insane for any melee build

If playing coop with a friend running medic/healing shield with a short skill cooldown build, would you recommend replacement the shielded strike with steadfast to avoid the cost of confidence booster? Or just bask in the extra shield?

Aye yo wtf vash post again ! Also another nice meme build to run with my friends for shit and giggles, thank you.

Great content! Is there anything to use instead of leech trait?

hi man i dont have the spirit healer for the primary what is the best replacemen for that the one that is rng with the free charge? thanks man that build is kinda fun

The Labryrinth Sentinel theme is just unbeatable montage music

Hey Vash , blood bond currently doesn’t work from dlc update

Thanks gotta try this build ASAP before Tragic nerfs it.

I was doing a bild similar to this but i cant find the wepon mutatros i no videos show how to get them do u need them on no and if i do help

I just tried this on some bosses in apoc and the only one that was a pain in the ass to kill was lydusa. When the fight gets towards the end, she will make the side walls go up and throw her face at you and while you can survive it no problem, the damage check at the end makes it really hard to do enough damage to win the fight, because if you don't, you will die no matter what. I couldn't kill her with this build, but she wasn't hard to kill with a more damage focused build. Edit: I tried again to fight Lydusa with this build and it worked. The dps check at the end is doable with this build. Just make sure you have way of lydusa active you can barely make the dps check. For a tank build that can deal with spiteful vicious Venom AND Shahala AND deal with a dps check, I'd say this is one of if not the best builds right now, and it's so much fun to use.

Was hoping we'd see another tank melee build after those nerfs

Did the blood bond nerf effect this? If so what do i pick now?

You absolute madman....

Is the amulet or one of the health rings necessary? Just asking because I know extra health is important for effective health and it might be needed to tank some attacks but I’m wondering if I could use dried margin for example for more damage since I’ll have a shit ton of shields and most likely have max health most of the time.

Was running a 6 bulwark build before this….now i shall really tank

Since you mentioned it roughly 4 times, I'd forgotten how strong Game Master's was until we landed on it as the cheesiest solution to beating the new kiln boss on 3man apoc

Question since ive yet to see anyone ask and im assuming i missed something. How do you have 120 stamina with zero into endurance and -5 on a ring. That should put it at 95 stamina and since your using hp concoction its not coming from that. So im confused. Build still works but i do not have 120 stamina which would help alot.

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Hey just wanted to ask.. would you say this is a better tank build than the suicide self firestorm with the burden of the divine and summoner?

Are there any upgrades that you recommend to your tank medic summoner no guns build?

If this man is a mad scientist then I am peppa the frog. I think I forgot what I wanted to say with this analogy.

My goat

I might still be trying to understand my build, but I am having trouble with nightmare difficulty annihilation in 3 player. I think we have the most trouble with the orbs. They are running different builds. One of the players gets downed more than us. I probably need to remember to keep my rocket fueled and confidence consumables active (sometimes I haven't). I probably also need to remember to keep 1 active skill and 1 charging per the video. I'll try again tomorrow and let you know. I think what happens is sometimes I let some of those things slip (as mentioned above) and then I stress out trying to kill the orbs for them. I'm beginning to wonder if it would be easier for me to solo it in nightmare and just facetank everything as this build intended. While still avoiding obvious unnecessary damage of course. I think I run it the best when I'm keeping the damage output going (of course, because that means I'm lifeleeching).

Would this build work in co-op or would that mess something up or not be able to keep up with modifiers? Trying to find a good build to help a friend through apocalypse

You can "normally" have 100% guard dog uptime by starting the cast, but getting interrupted by either a stagger or a dropdown.

I like when you say in your videos; "Please for the love of GODDD!!" 😂 Thank you for the video.

Is there a particular reason this build uses handler/guard dog? As the only times you mention it is in terms of having guard dog at 100% uptime, but not why thats useful. Would another archetype work just as efficiently? Cause i am loving the look of this, love melee tanks and i love the crystal staff, im just not big on handler.

Im doing something really Stupid as a melee tank but im using the Mirage and the Infinite Stamina ring...and just... Holding LEft click >> I dont think its the Tankiest thing but so far it's held up to a lot of apocalypse surprisingly well, though im using the Melee mutator that makes heavies uninterruptable The only downside is it has no ranged option so it can't really kill Flyers.

Since you don’t use relic, tear of lydusa could be a good choice since it gives good lifesteal efficacy

Brotherman does not miss.

Do we still keep shielded strike to level 9?

I currently don’t have spirit healer. What other recommendations would you give until I get it?

Hey thanks.just beat the stonewarden for the 1st time.didnt come close to dying.

Blood bond now only works with summoner minions :/ It is not specified in the patch note, but the in game tooltip says so and from my testing it is indeed true (neither the turret or the dog took damage from me hitting myself with nebula). Probably an oversight, seems dumb that there is a trait that only works with one archetype, but for the moment that's how it is.

Can you try a modified version of my build using invoker as primary with challenger as secondary with juggernaut skill the rings will be tear of Lydusa - generating band - sapphire dream stone - Thalos eyelet with same weapon mods you have with participation medal

Agree this update has a lot of cool items, traits and a lot of other cool stuff. But one thing I dont like is that the direction they are going for is basically meta is cool. Invoker is the latest one so of course everything Invoker related is cool. Looking at the perks of Invoker it is painfully obvious how much love it is given compared to other classes. Same can be said against Ritualist, Archon in their time. I’m sure this is designed as they need to make money as the game is very cheap. I heard they have plans to improve the other classes but just didnt have time I hope we can have these improvements before dlc 3.

Waiting for the update on your build program, disciple gear isn't inside the list.

Checked out your channel history and you being a former Warframe player explains everything here with the level of minmaxing going on.

god this build IS horrifying. i wanna try it. i might not be able to handle a tank that needs more than "spam m1" but i'm sure gonna try hehehe

Wheres the link to the build? I go to the website that has a builder, but it links me back to this video? Can you put the build on the site please? I watched the vid but id like to see the complete set without scrolling through the video 100 times while i collect the gear!

Is there a workable alternative to Spirit Healer on long gun?

Can you make a corrupted aphelion build that is decently tanky and has good damage that doesn’t rely on consumables🙏

Is there a good build for those who haven't played the DLC yet to get these items? Not necessarily Apocalypse ready just enough to beat the DLCs.

Can Spiteful, Vicious Venom still one-shot you with certain attacks?

this is so much work to get 80% dr. i have a bulid that can hit 95 % if all the buffs are up at once. and tge only button i have to press is one ability button. ive face tanked max difficulty bosses with it. all ima say is this, ring of grace is the best ring in the game if you have a large enough health pool and damage reduction to go with it. it also stacks with a bunch of healing buffs that it probably shouldnt.

Is there a reason you don’t use Leto mark one pants with red widow gloves??? I mean don’t get me wrong it’s literally a worthless amount of dr increase but you still keep the same roll speed

Ok so you're basically just dancing with a stick and everything dies. Got it.

Can this work without leech? It wouldn't be that hard to get....., but I'm mostly solo in this game.

How do you get your armor weight down to 73.0? I’m over weight right now at 83.0

@Vash Cowaii do you know how Resolute actually works

Bro has his own boss health bar lol

Any kind soul willing to let me join the final fight in story mode on nightmare? I'm trying to get the hero's blade asap on my account if anyone is willing to help.

This is no mere "weaponized autism." This is a level of magnificent autism forbidden by the laws of man and god. Marvelous

I wish they had some cooler looking ultra heavy armor sets out there

Why "this item"?

Is leech critical for this build?

But I want a Medic shield build anyway :(

Wait, people are complaining about stonewarden? *Why?* He's fine

This build is goofy strong

The only downside to this build that I know of is....if you look closely, You don't ever talk about Brewmaster's Big Meaty Cork...

This build has absolutely no healing at all… except Spirit Healer. 3:10