Your advance character token should of given you 85 Swords, 85 Tactics, 85 Anatomy, 70 Healing and 70 Resist Spells.

To be a true tank and/or powerful player you will need to invest in getting skill, stat scrolls and equipment. There are currently two ways of getting scrolls. One is champ spawns in fel (they usually take several peeps to do and are in an area that permits non-consensual PvP aka "ganked") or by buying them. Equipment is either crafted, looted/enhanced or bought. So unless you find a guild to really really help you out. It will take some time for you complete your template/character.

Now here comes the fun part of template building. You have decide to use a sword to inflict damage. How do you want to heal yourself? You can use Anatomy and Healing (which your advance character has) but will need a lot of dexterity (140) for the fastest heals possible. If you decide to use Chivalry, Spirit Speak or Magery you will need to sacrifice some dexterity for Intelligence (mana). You can also use potions (pots). Opens up a few skill slots but makes you very item dependent. Also the timer between each use can be a problem. If you are not planning on PvP you can drop Resisting Spells for a different skill. Also do you plan on being a 7XGM, 6XLegendary or a blend of skills?

So with all that in mind. Give us a little more info on what you want to do and then we can narrow it down a little more. If you haven't already done it would suggest that you read HERE or you might want to look HERE. They will give you more information on each skills benefits

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