Dual-Boxing Tanks

There are lot's of class combinations that people choose when they go down the Dual-Boxing path. If we start at the top end with the 5-boxers, you will have either a PVE group that contains the Holy-Trinity of Tank, Healer and 3 DPS, or there is the PVP flavour which is either 1 Healer, 4 DPS or just 5 DPS classes. When you lower the numbers down to 3 or 4 boxing, things are usually much the same. PVP tends to be more DPS based while PVE will try and fill as many of the roll's as possible. When it comes to Dual-Boxing though, there are usually two combinations. Its either Double DPS, or its Tank and Healer.

What not To-Do.

One rule that most boxers follow is "More than one melee = Bad". The real issue here is getting both characters into Melee range to make them effective. This can really be a challenge. Its for this reason alone that casters are very popular for Boxers.

Breaking the Mould.

As you know, Zej is levelling his Pally. While he is boosting, he will be holy specced so that his healing can actually speed up the Boosting process by reducing downtime. Now here is where things get interesting. When Zej Jnr hits 70, he will be specced to Tank. Most people would think this is just an easy way to level a 2nd 70. Though this may be the case, Zej wants to take things a little further.

Double Tanks.

This may not sound like it is that difficult, until you actually break it down and look at what's required. From my discussions with Zej, he is actually going to have two sets of movement keys. He will also have various spells and abilities that are either used separately or together. For example, he may have a single key that will shoot an arrow with his Warrior and throw the Avengers Shield with his Pally. His Taunt keys and abilities like Intercept would be bound by them selves.

The Result?

Well that we will have to wait and see. I think the best part about this is the level of challenge that it will require. I think most of us enjoy a good challenge. Let's see if Zej can rise to the occasion.
Razorbax.