The Battle Smith Tank - D&D: Optimized #72

This week's D&D 5e character build is an attempt to make an effective "Tank" or protector from your pet. Can it be done?

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Character Concept:(0:00)
Level 1:(8:29)
Levels 2-3:(13:14)
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Levels 3-6:(22:44)
Levels 7-9:(43:08)
Levels 10-13:(46:09)
Levels 14-17:(55:23)
Final Thoughts:(1:01:20)
Outtakes:(1:04:14)

Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Master Tank Comparison:
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