The goal of this guide is to be a highly effective tank that’s easy to heal. Offensive focuses and stats will be a lower priority in this guide.

Tanking Goals:

Improved Dodge III: Loop of Entropic Hues – Ear
Parry/Block III: Forlorn Mantle of Shadows – Shoulders
Stack the strongest available AC and HP Augments.

Melee Goals:

Cleave III (Critical Hit): Gem-Studded Band of Struggle / Mask of the Void – Ring/Mask
Ferocity III (Double Attack): Optional – See Ear slot
Haste: Shroud of the Legion 45% – Back
Worn Attack Cap: +250 (This build will be capped)

Spell Goals:

Mana Preservation Mod 20%: Optional – See Ear Slot
Increased Cast Range 25% (for pulling): Greaves of the Tunat’Muram – Legs
Increased Magic DD 40% (for Lifetap): Gauntlets of Malicious Intent – Hands
Increased DoT Duration (25%): Rayin’s Boots of Abhorrence – Feet
Faerune: Xxeric’s Battleworn Bracer – Bracer
15 Mana Regen from Items: +18 in this build (3 overcap)

Heroic Stat Goals:

Heroic Agility – 34+ to be at 100% of Avoidance Cap (34 in this build)
Heroic Stamina – 35+ to be at 100% of Mitigation Cap (36 in this build)
Heroic Dexterity – Adds accuracy and increases proc rate (20 in this build). Not a huge priority but still a great stat.
Heroic Strength – Adds to Self Damage Shield (18 in this build). Not a huge priority but a great stat still.

In the Profile below note that some of the caps on the Heroic Mods are not their caps at level 65, such as Avoidance, Melee Shielding, and Stun Resist. They are actually lower than as shown. You will also have higher stats if you have items that provide AA Stats (clicky items). This profile is just to give a general idea of what you can expect.

Clickies:

A Shadow Knight Clicky Item Guide can be found >> HERE <<