Technical Breakdown
The Rune of Defense Specialization is a powerful defensive tool that grants increased health, damage mitigation, and crowd control reduction. It enhances the base stats of Defense Runes, providing additional health, shields, and armor. This specialization also improves the effectiveness of abilities such as Rallying Cry and Earthly Blessing, reducing incoming damage and crowd control effects.
Performance Insights
The Rune of Defense Specialization excels in scenarios where survivability and damage mitigation are paramount. It is particularly effective for tanks and healers, providing them with the resilience to withstand heavy attacks and protect their allies. The increased health and damage mitigation allow tanks to absorb more damage and stay alive longer, while the crowd control reduction helps them avoid being interrupted or disabled. This specialization can be instrumental in end-game content, especially in situations with high levels of enemy aggression or persistent crowd control effects.