Rekt's Gigatank Avenger Warder (Shaman + Soldier) is widely regarded as one of the single most immortal, tankiest builds in Grim Dawn Patch 1.2. Built around the 4-piece Nature's Avenger set, this two-handed physical melee juggernaut generates absurd defensive parameters: over 60% Physical Resistance, 4k+ Armor (with 100% Armor Absorption), and passive health regeneration scaling between 8,000 to over 20,000 HP per second when hit. Combined with 20%+ Life Leech, this setup effortlessly trivializes Hardcore content, face-tanks Super Bosses like Ravager and Callagadra, and clears high Shattered Realm shards with absolute safety.

Rotation & Playstyle

• Buffs / Auras (Permanent): Ensure Mogdrogen's Ardor, Field Command, Menhir's Bulwark, and Oak Skin are active at all times. Summons the Deathstalker pet for passive aura debuffs.

• Core Combat Loop:

  1. Debuff & Engage: Charge into combat using Blitz to apply Defensive Ability (DA) shred and quickly close the distance.

  2. Shred & Weaken: Cast War Cry continuously on cooldown (buffed by the Warborn Helm to a 4.5s cooldown for 100% uptime) to apply massive Physical Resistance shred (39%) and reduce all incoming enemy damage by 27%.

  3. Primary Attack: Hold down Savagery to stack up charges, dealing continuous physical damage while proccing Zolhan's Technique, Feral Hunger, and Upheaval.

  4. Self-Sustaining Tanking: Stand your ground and attack continuously. Incoming hits trigger the Avenger set procs and defensive devotions, boosting health regen to near-invincible levels. Repositioning or dodging is rarely required outside of specific insta-kill environmental mechanics.