Best Tank Weapons in Albion Online
With so much content on offer in Albion Online, choosing which tank weapons to level on the Destiny Board can be overwhelming. Different activities demand different tools, and while some weapons are staples, others shine only in specific PvP or group compositions.
There is no single “best” tank weapon in Albion Online. Tank weapons are chosen based on content type, group size, and your role within a composition. This guide highlights where each weapon performs best, rather than ranking them in a single overall tier list.
It’s also worth noting that tanking can be slower to level compared to damage-focused builds. Many players choose to farm fame on a DPS setup and later respec into tanking, transferring mastery levels between nodes in the Destiny Board in exchange for fame and silver. If you plan to specialise as a tank, levelling multiple weapons within the same line (such as maces) is highly recommended, as this provides valuable overall weapon bonuses.
Group PvE
These weapons excel at clumping enemies, applying debuffs, and surviving sustained damage in PvE content.
- Incubus Mace – Group fame farming, world bosses, general PvE, Hardcore Expeditions, and Corrupted Dungeons. A highly reliable PvE tank weapon that scales well from early content into endgame.
Hardcore PvE & Organised Content
Weapons commonly expected in structured and optimised group play.
- Mace – A staple weapon for Hardcore Expeditions and some organised ZvZ engages
- Incubus Mace – Frequently used in HCE off-tank roles and PvE debuff-focused setups
ZvZ Offensive / Engage Tanks
Weapons focused on initiation, clumping, and controlling large enemy groups.
- Earthrune Staff – ZvZ engage tanking, Crystal Arena, and small-scale PvP
- Hand of Justice – Dedicated ZvZ initiator weapon
- Mace – Reliable engage option in organised ZvZ content
ZvZ Defensive / Disruption Tanks
Weapons designed to stop enemy pushes, disrupt formations, and protect allies.
- Grovekeeper – ZvZ stopper and Crystal Arena defensive tanking
- Heavy Mace – ZvZ defensive tanking and small-scale PvP
- SoulScythe – ZvZ defensive disruption and peel
- Bedrock Mace – Defensive ZvZ tanking and area control
Small-Scale PvP, Hellgates & Crystal Arena
Weapons that shine in 5v5 and limited-player environments.
- Heavy Mace – Small-scale PvP, Hellgates, and Crystal Arena
- Polehammer – Open-world PvP, stun tanking, and 5v5 Hellgates
- Tombhammer – 5v5 Hellgates
- Truebolt Hammer – Small-scale PvP, Crystal Arena, and off-tank roles
Open-World & Roads Roaming
Flexible weapons for unstructured PvP and roaming content.
- Dreadstorm Monarch – Open world and Avalonian Roads roaming
- Oathkeepers – Open-world PvE and hybrid PvE/PvP tanking
What to Do Next as an Albion Online Tank
Choosing the right tank weapon in Albion Online comes down to understanding the content you enjoy most and the role your group expects you to fill. Use this guide as a reference point, then adapt your weapon choices as you gain experience and move into more organised content.
👉 For full build setups using these weapons, see our Albion Online Tank Builds.
