Fighter Vanguard Build

[Batman]

I need an incredibly robust DPS shield-using Fighter build. Similar to Strim's Paladin Vanguard build but just for plain fighter. I have never played melee or touched any of the martial classes so you need to explain this to me as you would to a somewhat gifted golden retirever. Thank you.

For reference; Strimtom's Paladin Vanguard Build:

 

[unbongwah]

"Tier-5 Kensei + Vanguard capstone" is pretty much a straight port of the same build concept as Strimtom's. This thread is the most recent example I could find, but OP doesn't list Enhancements. Here is an older version from Strimtom.

 

[Batman]

Thank you.

 

[HighLordPudding]

https://forums-old.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/494496-Strimtom-s-Vanguide-An-Endgame-guide-to-playing-Fighter-Vanguard

Here is Strim's original Fighter vanguard build. It is what I decided to use this hardcore season

 

[Batman]

I hope this is the best melee for HC. Obviously casters are out of season this HC kinda sux.

 

[Aelonwy]

That demon in the Youtube screen looks so chill. Like he's saying "Dude! Dude I get off guard duty in an hour... can you just wait till then to attack so I can get paid? I've got concert tickets to buy."

 

[Batman]

lol, he's non enthused with the paladin coming at him.

 

[Dude]

"Tier-5 Kensei + Vanguard capstone" is pretty much a straight port of the same build concept as Strimtom's. This thread is the most recent example I could find, but OP doesn't list Enhancements. Here is an older version from Strimtom.

Dangit! Now I have alts that I enjoy playing.