I just got my advanced warrior and before you do it they want you to lock everything. Now that that is done and it is advanced, what should i keep locked and unlocked. I wasnt sure but thought I read somewhere that you get only so many skill points like lets say "500". I would hate for most of that to go into something i dont need then my swords not get as high as they should be.

Did you like the template of the advanced warrior or did you want to modify it?

Vepl

I basically just want it to be where I can basically not only be an effective tank, but be able to be rather powerful.

hmm let me look at what the advance character gives you and some ideas others have posted. If by then no one else has offered any suggestions I will post what I come up with

Vepl

Hi Sid! Which warrior template did you choose? Sword, Fencing, Mace?

Sword

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

Vepl

Well after much thought and looking over the skills, and reading what some other people suggested. I think I am gonna go with anatomy an healing since it seems the best choice. Seeing as if I pvp or pve I need to be able to heal rather quickly, and if I go with potions i constantly have to take my shield off just to use it.

So by stat scrolls do they temporarly give me a stat boost or is it like as if I just went out and grinded the skill, but just used a scroll instead meaning perminant.

Stat scrolls are permenant gains. They come in +5, +10, +15, +20 and +25. Right now you should have a maxium of 230 stat points. "Eating" (dbl clicking it) a stat scroll increases the max by that amount (see last sentence for exceptions). The Max you can get stats to is 255. Also it is good to note they do not stack. Can't eat +5's to get to 255 . So if you eat a +10 and then get a +15 you will only gain 5 more available stat points.

Vepl