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Bromius · Tank Courage
Tank Courage focus. Wield the power of the Bromius Pact. Learn about its Arcanics, Passives, and where to obtain it. This tank Courage route for the Bromius Pact is aimed at co-op groups — not a single BiS list, but a practical loop you can adapt as you unlock weapons and runes. Arcanic timings and balance can shift between Preludes patches; confirm ranks, attunement, and recipes in-game before spending materials.
co-op
Worth it?
✓ Pros
- High Defense
- Very Tanky
- Easy to Play
- Good Damage
✗ Cons
- Low Mobility
Loadout
Recommended weapons and core arcanics; slot picks when Best/Budget data is available.
Core arcanics
Rump ThumpCourage
damage
Leap slam — AoE damage and knockdown. Scales hard with rank.
WevetrootSpirit
control
Roots stun enemies in front; damage over time.
Song of GrowthGrace
buff
Raises armour for you and nearby allies.
Equipment & Upgrades
Recommended armour
HeadBascinet of Mendicant
ChestMedicant King's Suit of Rancor
ArmsMedallion of MoraAccessory
LegsBloody Sabatons
Recommended runes
- Rune of CourageweaponPrimary virtue scaling
- Rune of FuryweaponAttack speed
- Rune of StaggersidearmShield parry synergy
Recommended totems
- Totem of the BearCore tankiness stack
Upgrade path
- 1BarkbarePact tank node — priority with Mora's Pride
- 2Mora's PrideCourage + threat damage
- 3AkinMore Song of Growth / CC uptime
- 4EverboundMax HP — key bruiser upgrade
- 5Canopy's BlessingPact support node when grouped
Rotation
- 1Song of Growth at pull for party armour
- 2Wevetroot on the largest pack
- 3Rump Thump to stagger and hold ground
- 4Oryn-Umbr shield blocks while allies DPS rooted targets
Virtue Allocation
Courage, Spirit, Grace (recommended Virtue allocation)
Same-pact build comparison
Compare builds for the same pact (Bromius); this page is highlighted.
| Build | Tier | Difficulty | Weapons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromius · Melee Courage | B | Intermediate | Duhk Halic, Precklies |
| Bromius · Ranged Courage | — | Intermediate | Blitzel, Grinn |
| Bromius · Tank CourageThis page | — | Advanced | Oryn-Umbr, Precklies |
Other builds (same Virtue)
Builds on other pacts that share this virtue—quick links to compare playstyles.
Related guides
In-Depth Guide
Bromius · Tank Courage
Overview
Tank Courage focus. Wield the power of the Bromius Pact. Learn about its Arcanics, Passives, and where to obtain it. This tank Courage route for the Bromius Pact is aimed at co-op groups — not a single BiS list, but a practical loop you can adapt as you unlock weapons and runes. Arcanic timings and balance can shift between Preludes patches; confirm ranks, attunement, and recipes in-game before spending materials.
Verified status: This route is not fully verified in-game. Rotation notes follow community guides and Metabattle; re-check after patches.
- Virtue: Courage, Spirit, Grace (recommended Virtue allocation)
- Pact: Bromius
- Playstyle: tank
When this build fits
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You want Bromius Arcanics in a tank package with community-tested weapon picks.
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Your session focus matches: co-op groups.
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You can reserve Arcanic windows on bosses instead of trading hits indefinitely.
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co-op groups
How to unlock the Pact
The Fragment for Bromius is awarded upon completion of The Waste Bear . Further copies may also be obtained via the Drop Sources below.
Core Arcanics
- Rump Thump (courage) — Leap slam — AoE damage and knockdown. Scales hard with rank.
- Wevetroot (spirit) — Roots stun enemies in front; damage over time.
- Song of Growth (grace) — Raises armour for you and nearby allies.
Suggested loop (general)
- Song of Growth at pull for party armour
- Wevetroot on the largest pack
- Rump Thump to stagger and hold ground
- Oryn-Umbr shield blocks while allies DPS rooted targets
Gear direction
- Oryn Umbr — common pick for this route (verify virtue attunement before crafting).
- Precklies — common pick for this route (verify virtue attunement before crafting).
Virtue focus and differences
Primary virtue is Courage. Compared with other Bromius variants (ranged, tank, or magick), this page stresses tank positioning and Arcanic timing. If your group lacks control or sustain, consider a sister build instead of forcing one virtue stack.
Pros
- High Defense
- Very Tanky
- Easy to Play
- Good Damage
Cons
- Low Mobility
Related links
Other builds for this Pact
Source: Metabattle — Bromius Tank/Bruiser Courage
Updated for Preludes 15. Verify loadout and recipes in-game before spending materials.
How to Unlock
💡 The Fragment for Bromius is awarded upon completion of The Waste Bear . Further copies may also be obtained via the Drop Sources below.