Help! Looking for a tanky build that isn't boring! Had ideas about a warder, however..

I just don’t like any of the builds.

Also, I’m super confused on some abilities, so maybe I’ll describe what I’ve liked with the combo so far, and you tell me if it’s possible for ultimate, if ya’ll be cool with it.

I do like being tanky and dealing decent damage. I like to have a mix. I don’t like being fragile, and I don’t like just “dpsing”.

I’ve tried out the auto attacks, and they’re fun, but I also like throwing in some spells. I’ve tried briarthorn for the pet, as well as grasping thorns, and I really enjoy the feel of it.

Is it possible to make a bleed/phy build with these abilities, or do they only get benefits from spirit? Or would you suggest going the other way and making a “magical tank”? I know you’ll need phys for the armor alone, but how much could you get away with while still wearing top notch tanking gear and being a magical tank?

I’ve also noticed occultist, however, I don’t know how exactly viable a witchblade is…

Like I said, I’m trying to get a good mix of tanky/dps, as well as auto attacks, and special abilities.

I’ve checked the build compendium forum on their website… didn’t like what was there.

http://www.grimdawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42521

http://www.grimdawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43510

http://www.grimdawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31945

not 100% it is what you mean by tanky, but even without most of the items I can sure take a beating and heal myself up without using potions. It’s not pure dps because of the DoT but it is a fun build to try.

Look for Light Defender’s build - it’s tanky enough to solo 150 glad and its damage comes from stun jacks and (optionaly) storm totems with amount of procs and several debuff spells - so it’s definitely not boring.