Board Thread:Dark Souls II/@comment-6132984-20140326160838/@comment-16047389-20140327150241

Tanking is very much a viable strategy in DS2. I run around as a paladin with heavy armor, a halberd, and all lightning spear variants. With my current build of armor and shield, most boss combos can be mitigated entirely by blocking alone. But there are still unblockable moves of course.

What I find interesting is the introduction of the Gyrm Greatshield, which not only blocks 100% physical damage, but 100% Fire damage as well.