Is Raimmaker Eddie better with Resistance Talismans?

[Amarthir]

Just figured with all our new talismans out, Rainmaker Eddie might have a better shot of being useful in PvP or PvE in general. Since resistance talismans raise defense and MR by 30% of their attack and 30% of their magic damage, and a full set brings his defenses to 1972 each, would that make him a solid tank or would the lack of extra health still be his downfall? And would some combo of resistance and resilience fix that? If so, what would you prefer?

I don't have a rainmaker but I'm just throwing that question out there in case I get one soon.

[BonFire]

I asked the same thing, but was told he'd still be a glass cannon. I wouldn't mind trying though. I'm trying to get barrier sets for mine.

[Kardas]

Just figured with all our new talismans out, Rainmaker Eddie might have a better shot of being useful in PvP or PvE in general. Since resistance talismans raise defense and MR by 30% of their attack and 30% of their magic damage, and a full set brings his defenses to 1972 each, would that make him a solid tank or would the lack of extra health still be his downfall? And would some combo of resistance and resilience fix that? If so, what would you prefer?

I don't have a rainmaker but I'm just throwing that question out there in case I get one soon.

I actually have Resistance/Resilience/Health on my Vampire Hunter, and he seems to hold up nicely in BNW. Fortunately I also have Rainmaker at lv 100, so I could conceivably test with him. One snag: my Rainmaker is unsharded, and I'm not intending on ever sharding him.
I suppose I should test by fighting my defense?

[Amarthir]

I asked the same thing, but was told he'd still be a glass cannon. I wouldn't mind trying though. I'm trying to get barrier sets for mine.

On paper it sounds good but the closest character I have to his stats is on my Eternity Eddie, and I have 2 sets of resistance on him. Mathematically, Rainmaker would have higher defense than Eternity with that amount. (Imagine that, Rainmaker has more defense than someone).

[PaquitoChep]

Pretty interesting, defense raised of his total attack would make it more equitable. Got it few days ago, lot of work to do, cheers

[Nicko]

Just figured with all our new talismans out, Rainmaker Eddie might have a better shot of being useful in PvP or PvE in general. Since resistance talismans raise defense and MR by 30% of their attack and 30% of their magic damage, and a full set brings his defenses to 1972 each, would that make him a solid tank or would the lack of extra health still be his downfall? And would some combo of resistance and resilience fix that? If so, what would you prefer?

I don't have a rainmaker but I'm just throwing that question out there in case I get one soon.

True Damage would down him in a heartbeat

[Amarthir]

True Damage would down him in a heartbeat

True. Which likely would require some green talismans to have more balance.

[satani]

the new purple talismans which boost 50% life are great for any True Damage glascannon. (Eternity Eddie or Rainmaker, Purple Harpy among others.

[BonFire]

Right now, I have him with 2 Resistance, 2 Resilience, and 2 Immunity. He is lasting a lot more, he can actually take at least 2 bursts from GRE. That being said, he's weak. Though, probably could be a bit stronger by replacing Immunity with another set of Resilience.