# \[Soldier\] Heavy Armour DPS **URL:** \ **Category:** Class Discussion\ **Created:** [November 12, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566 "2019-11-12T19:40:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SVIK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/67e7ee/32.png) [@SVIK](https://forums.funcom.com/u/SVIK)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/1 "2019-11-12T19:40:53Z")
Are Heavy Armour wearing Soldier who chose DPS really not wanted in any dungeon or raids? Are soldier only expected to Tank even if they have feats for Damage? Are DPS focused Soldiers really unwelcome? ---
**Author:** ![Kantakwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/funcom/user_avatar/forums.funcom.com/kantakwa/32/5411_2.png) [@Kantakwa](https://forums.funcom.com/u/Kantakwa)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/2 "2019-11-12T20:02:03Z")
One word: YES More words: Soldiers are expected to be able to fullfill their archetypes role, and that means tanking. DTs and conqs are welcome (sometimes even expected) to switch to dps IF the fight allowes it. Here it was discussed in length: > [@Melee DPS Dark Templar](https://forums.funcom.com/t/melee-dps-dark-templar/61015): > > Hey folks, so years ago I made a DT for…some reason, I ended up lvling him to 80 but didnt get him any AAs and ended up shelving him because I didn’t wish to be a tank at all, today I was wondering if one can pull off Playing a Melee DPS DT in group content or if I participate I must be a Tank? is it doable? is it possible? Give me a piece of your minds on this & Thank you…keep it civil grin And here is a funny thread about it (which escalated quickly): > [@A bit of a weird request, but I need a demonstration](https://forums.funcom.com/t/a-bit-of-a-weird-request-but-i-need-a-demonstration/50503): > > Of the Bloodbath supplied by the skill book. A gif or a video showing off the combo. I’m curious how much more expanded the animation will be. ---
**Author:** ![IceCreamMan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/funcom/user_avatar/forums.funcom.com/icecreamman/32/28171_2.png) [@IceCreamMan](https://forums.funcom.com/u/IceCreamMan)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/3 "2019-11-12T21:14:22Z")
You can dps while tanking on a dt and a conq, so there isn’t much reason to run a pure dps build. ---
**Author:** ![SVIK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/67e7ee/32.png) [@SVIK](https://forums.funcom.com/u/SVIK)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/4 "2019-11-13T02:27:13Z")
But u can’t level fast if you invest in Tanking feat, can you? ---
**Author:** ![hayde](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/funcom/user_avatar/forums.funcom.com/hayde/32/12786_2.png) [@hayde](https://forums.funcom.com/u/hayde)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/5 "2019-11-13T02:33:26Z")
That is what respec is for. And possibility to have up to 5 separate builds. Playing soldier correctly isn’t cheap - dps build, prot tanking build, physical tanking build, pvp build, special task build. You need throw money at Funcom to be able fulfill any task soldier life can throw at you. ---
**Author:** ![SVIK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/67e7ee/32.png) [@SVIK](https://forums.funcom.com/u/SVIK)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/6 "2019-11-13T03:40:04Z")
Thanks @hayde @Kantakwa , @IceCreamMan for your reply! So it means for going a DPS role my only options are either Rogue or Mage role. Soldiers and Healers are not welcome as other than their archetype roles! 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Shaguar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shaguar](https://forums.funcom.com/u/Shaguar)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2019, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/7 "2019-11-13T07:52:21Z")
> [@SVIK](#): > > So it means for going a DPS role my only options are either Rogue or Mage role. Well…no. These are not the _only_ options, but they are the _best_ options. And thats just because the rogue and mage archetype are supposed to fullfill the role of a DPS class and have buffs and feats for it. About DT and Carnage Conq DPS is written and discussed enough. The main problem, why you wont be welcomed in most groups, is cause of loot (which is discussed enough too imo). > [@SVIK](#): > > Soldiers and Healers are not welcome as other than their archetype roles! Again… What do you expect of Archetype roles? Of course a Healer class is expected to heal! Primarily. But all Healers _should!_ also focus on dealing damage, while running their heal abilties. And you would be suprised what great DPS a PoM and ToS can provide, when played properly. Nearly same goes for Soldiers… You play a Soldier class? Great! Then be prepared, that you’ll be expected to fulfill its main role. And besides, and already mentioned, you can have multiple speccs. Go whatever you like and is fun for you, while leveling your toon and have, at least, one other build for tanking when you want to join a group. ---
**Author:** ![SVIK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/67e7ee/32.png) [@SVIK](https://forums.funcom.com/u/SVIK)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2019, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/8 "2019-11-13T08:48:56Z")
But for f2p multi spec isn’t available, is it? ---
**Author:** ![Shaguar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shaguar](https://forums.funcom.com/u/Shaguar)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2019, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/9 "2019-11-13T09:40:40Z")
Honestly, i cant tell you. As long as i am or was playing the game, i’ve always been premium. But i thought to remember, you can at least buy a second specialization slot in the shop (which i’m not sure either). If it isn’t or you dont want to spend money, then you’re forced to play with one spec. But then a tank class is probably not the best choice, because you’ll have to use some kind of all-in-one build…but thats another story. _edit_: if you want to participate in group content, for solo playing you should be fine though 😉 ---
**Author:** ![SVIK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/67e7ee/32.png) [@SVIK](https://forums.funcom.com/u/SVIK)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2019, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/10 "2019-11-13T09:54:30Z")
Thanks 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Guiltyfeet](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/funcom/user_avatar/forums.funcom.com/guiltyfeet/32/68347_2.png) [@Guiltyfeet](https://forums.funcom.com/u/Guiltyfeet)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/11 "2019-11-14T15:29:34Z")
Free players (f2p) can buy additional specializations the same way subscribed players do; from Funcom’s in game store. [Loyalty Reward: First Month Subscription is an Additional Specialization](http://www.ageofconan.com/membership) ![Loyalty%20Rewards](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/funcom/original/3X/3/e/3e4464890dbb36cdd2636a3446b0e741fdfa118f.png) ---
**Author:** ![MyStygga](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/funcom/user_avatar/forums.funcom.com/mystygga/32/15327_2.png) [@MyStygga](https://forums.funcom.com/u/MyStygga)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/12 "2019-11-15T21:18:51Z")
I’d take a dps guard over a keyboard turning t6 sin any day of the week. It’s not like the content in this game is difficult enough to warrant being class nazis, considering keyboard turning clickers clear t6 on a regular basis. ---
**Author:** ![Moriala](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/funcom/user_avatar/forums.funcom.com/moriala/32/5451_2.png) [@Moriala](https://forums.funcom.com/u/Moriala)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/13 "2019-11-16T00:17:26Z")
I gotta say the experience ive had in dungeons is that mouse-clicking t6 raiders generally do fine, the rotten eggs are usually people who doesnt listen or understand strats. In chaos the “t6-clickers” obliterate the occasional combojumping pvpers that joins from time to time, joining chaos doing less dps then guardian tanks, needing on all gems before they leave without a word, quite the trend sadly 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Danvancool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Danvancool](https://forums.funcom.com/u/Danvancool)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.funcom.com/t/soldier-heavy-armour-dps/93566/14 "2020-07-30T18:31:03Z")
I pvp quite a fair bit and I do all the same things to stay competitive enough like the combo jumping. I couldn’t see why anyone would want to keep there hands that busy worried about hitting a combo finisher with the shift Key in a raid encounter. Seems like allot of diverted attention and effort, I cant even nail the timing of the jump all the time.