Learn about Tarkus, the best tanker in Tempest Rising, his abilities like I SHALL NOT FALL and Taunt, and recommended equipment for maximum survivability.
Tarkus is the premier tanker in Tempest Rising, with the ability to draw the attention of large groups of enemies without being defeated (KO'd). When his stamina is upgraded sufficiently, his trait [I SHALL NOT FALL] makes him invincible as long as he has energy. His [Taunt] ability can save your team multiple times during [BOSS FIGHTS] and in [DEFEND MISSIONS]. He performs well with plasma weapons, but flamethrowers are his specialty, allowing him to clear garrisoned buildings and burn infantry effectively. When equipped with Terminator armor, a Heavy Flamer or Bolter will turn enemies into smoldering ashes or smashed piñatas.
- Tarkus's stamina must be upgraded to a point where his trait [I SHALL NOT FALL] activates.
- 1Equip Tarkus with [STIMULANT KITS], [MASTER-CRAFTED GRENADES], and/or [ROSARIUS].
- 2Prioritize any equipment that increases WILL or energy to sustain his abilities like [TACTICAL ADVANCE] and [TAUNT].
- 3With [TACTICAL ADVANCE], Tarkus can survive extreme situations as long as he has energy.
- 4Special Bolter Ammunitions can make his Terminator Bolter more lethal and adaptable for specific combat encounters.
- Focus on extending Tarkus's energy bar to maximize his survivability and enemy frustration.
- Use his [Taunt] ability to redirect enemy aggression away from your team.
- Consider equipping him with a Heavy Flamer or Bolter when using Terminator armor for devastating area-of-effect damage.
- Special Bolter Ammunitions enhance his effectiveness against specific enemy types.
- Enhanced survivability for your team.
- Effective crowd control and damage against xenos.
- Ability to clear buildings and burn infantry with flamethrowers.
- Invincibility with the [I SHALL NOT FALL] trait when energy is available.
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