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Hi. I last played the game 6 years ago and now decided to come back. Still having great fun. Currently playing a BFG Seraphim (level 21 or so) and I'm having a conundrum. I know that Constitution is generally viewed as the better defensive skill, but am I correct that Toughness will have better synergy with E. shields? Because the damage reduction is applied before the shields and shields absorb an absolute amount of damage, they will be able to fully absorb much stronger hits. It also has great synergy with Armor Lore. Still not sure if it beats out the sheer HP gained from Constitution though. My thought process is that if Shields are going to be my main buffer against damage, the Health without Constitution should be sufficient to take the hits. But then there are critical hits which go through shields much more easily and higher health would be more beneficial. For those interested, here is the planned build: Revered Technology Lore Revered Technology Focus Concentration (BFG, Warding Energy, Battle Stance) Exalted Warrior Focus Combat Discipline Ranged Weapons Tactics Lore Armor Lore Warding Energy Lore and either Toughness or Constitution * A small note to the build: I plan to rely on energy shields heavily for defense (with Warding energy and Divine protection). Which of the 2 (Toughness/Constitution) will give me more survivability? Or do you think I should drop some other skill and take both? I feel like losing any of these skills would be a great loss to the overall power. Even had to drop the formerly planned Enhanced Perception to fit Combat Discipline in.* So the main question is, which skill is better with energy shields. Thanks in advance for any insight/opinions. PS. I didn't read any guides (build related). I like to theorycraft the builds I'm going to play myself, not just straight copy others.