TL;DR: Looking for build ideas that are tanky DPS, prefer power based for Fractals or OW. Ok with giving Boons while I learn fights so I'm not deadweight.
I'm coming back to the game to finish story, already have the three expansions, and I'm looking to get into Fractals. Eventually I want to make a Legendary but I think I can get anything to work for Open World. So this is more focused on Instanced PvE. I'm a bit indecision locked and could use some advice. I don't like going full glass cannon. I feel better when I have some beef either through really good self sustain or high defense/health. I don't want to heal others since I prefer smashing heads in but while I get the hang of things I'm gonna screw up a lot so if I can offer boons to the party so I'm not total deadweight then cool. Also I prefer Power over Condi. I'm neutral on piano playing. I'd prefer not while I'm learning fights but if it isn't some clunky mess then I'm ok with it. I'll just practice it more before I jump in. *shrug*
I've taken most classes to either 80 or beaten up on a Golem. I've been watching videos and these forums but I don't know what to really go with. Warrior seemed neat especially Greatsword Berserker but that turns into a Banner Support thing and I like to whack stuff rather than hold a flag. Scrapper and SoulBeast/Untamed have possibilities. Reaper was on the list but after the Valkyrie thread in the Necro Forums I'm kinda eh on it. Plus golem beating up didn't fill me with joy out of shroud. I don't expect to be topping any DPS meters but as long as I can do my job, get the kill while not being instagibbed and not be kicked from groups then woo. So first story, then fractals then legendary maybe? Thank you in advance for any class, spec, build suggestions you have. Happy gaming.