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Tethren · Tank Courage
Tank Courage focus. Wield the power of the Tethren Pact. Learn about its Arcanics, Passives, and where to obtain it. This tank Courage route for the Tethren 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
- Tanky
- Good Damage
- Easy to Play
✗ Cons
- Low Mobility
- Boring to play
Loadout
Recommended weapons and core arcanics; slot picks when Best/Budget data is available.
Core arcanics
FellustCourage
buff
Consecutive melee strikes deal accumulative damage. Each successful hit increases weapon damage.
Call of the AncientsSpirit
defense
Draws attention of nearby enemies (taunt). Increases damage dealt and reduces incoming damage by half.
ClashGrace
control
Shockwave that staggers enemies around you. Increases defense against Stagger.
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 tank
Recommended totems
- Totem of the BearCall of the Ancients anchor
Upgrade path
- 1Call of the AncientsCore tank skill — 50% damage reduction + taunt
- 2ConquererHeal on kill while tanking
- 3Mora's PrideCourage for threat DPS
- 4AkinBuff cooldown reduction
- 5Last StandEmergency survivability
Rotation
- 1Call of the Ancients to taunt the pack
- 2Fellust for damage while holding aggro
- 3Clash when swarmed to stagger
- 4Oryn-Umbr block while party burns targets
Virtue Allocation
Courage, Spirit, Grace (recommended Virtue allocation)
Same-pact build comparison
Compare builds for the same pact (Tethren); this page is highlighted.
| Build | Tier | Difficulty | Weapons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tethren · Melee Courage | — | Beginner | Duhk Halic, Wulder |
| Tethren · Melee Courage · Overview | — | Intermediate | Gathannan, Precklies |
| Tethren · Ranged Courage | — | Intermediate | Blitzel, Grinn |
| Tethren · 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
Tethren · Tank Courage
Overview
Tank Courage focus. Wield the power of the Tethren Pact. Learn about its Arcanics, Passives, and where to obtain it. This tank Courage route for the Tethren 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: Tethren
- Playstyle: tank
When this build fits
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You want Tethren 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
A free Tethren Pact may be selected at the beginning of the game during the Rise, Envoy Fable . If Tethren was not chosen, see alternate methods of acquisition below.
Core Arcanics
- Fellust (courage) — Consecutive melee strikes deal accumulative damage. Each successful hit increases weapon damage.
- Call of the Ancients (spirit) — Draws attention of nearby enemies (taunt). Increases damage dealt and reduces incoming damage by half.
- Clash (grace) — Shockwave that staggers enemies around you. Increases defense against Stagger.
Suggested loop (general)
- Call of the Ancients to taunt the pack
- Fellust for damage while holding aggro
- Clash when swarmed to stagger
- Oryn-Umbr block while party burns 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 Tethren 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
- Tanky
- Good Damage
- Easy to Play
Cons
- Low Mobility
- Boring to play
Related links
Other builds for this Pact
Source: Metabattle — Tethren Bruiser Courage
Updated for Preludes 15. Verify loadout and recipes in-game before spending materials.
How to Unlock
💡 A free Tethren Pact may be selected at the beginning of the game during the Rise, Envoy Fable . If Tethren was not chosen, see alternate methods of acquisition below.