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This build fits the current meta spike for tanky melee setups against heavy physical bosses. Players searching for higher physical bulk are choosing defense stacking builds now.
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Stone Flux Paul Ror2 Build: How To Maximize Phys Defense is a solid armor and passives path. This setup focuses on energy shield, armor rating, and physical damage reduction. Studies indicate that stacking energy shield cuts chip damage effectively for survivability.
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Max defense by prioritizing armor nodes, shield strength, and resistances near your class tree root. Maintain high armor value through gear, then layer with energy shield for reliable physical damage mitigation. Research shows this mix reduces incoming hits while keeping you mobile.
Take this build to survive endgame physical hits with consistent energy shield uptime.
Q: What gear works best with this setup?
A: Use high armor chest armor, sturdy shields, and resist amulet/ring combos.
Q: Which bosses does this handle most reliably?
A: It excels against physical heavy hitters and multi hit arena encounters.
