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When creating a second “Timerunner” character in Legion Remix, your role choice matters. The event’s accelerated systems and scaling mean that each role (Tank, Healer, DPS) carries different advantages, trade-offs, and progression paths. Whether your goal is maximising efficiency, enjoying a change of pace, or supporting friends, this guide will help you choose wisely.

We’ll compare the roles side-by-side, highlight what each brings to the table in Remix, and outline how to align your choice with your playstyle and goals for the event’s remainder.

Role Breakdown: What Each Role Offers

Tank: Tanks bring high survivability, control of packs in Timeworn Keystone dungeons, and typically faster queue times. In Remix, tanks often perform well in both solo progression and group content thanks to their ability to absorb damage and sustain pulls.

Healer: Healers specialise in keeping groups alive, providing utility and support. While healers may have steeper learning curves or less “solo damage” output compared to DPS, they shine in coordinated runs and ensure smoother progression for groups targeting higher-tier content.

DPS: DPS roles focus on output and clearing content fast. In Remix, because the systems emphasise speed and scaling, many players gravitate towards DPS for clearing dungeons, farming Bronze and progression quickly. If you enjoy high damage numbers, quick runs, and carrying pace, this may be your pick.

Advantages & Trade-Offs for a Second Character

Since this is your *second* character, you likely have experience already—and maybe a main on one role. Here are key considerations:

• Tank: Advantage: you’ll stand out in group queues, fewer competitors for spots; Trade-off: learning new tanking mechanics or threat management might feel different from your main.
• Healer: Advantage: strong utility, group demand; Trade-off: less solo damage output, may depend more on group synergy and may feel slower in solo-friendly farm loops.

• DPS: Advantage: fastest climb, straightforward gear upgrades, clear speed; Trade-off: heavy competition for spots, less “unique” than the other roles in group play, may queue longer for premium DPS-only groups.

Because you’re playing an alt, you may prioritise one of two goals: support your main’s group (choose a complementary role) or carve out your own path (choose a role you enjoy regardless of meta). See which fits your style.

Which Role Best Supports Progression for Alts and Shared Systems

In Legion Remix, your alt character contributes to account-wide progression (Warband, shared Infinite Knowledge etc.). Thus choosing a role that helps you plug content holes is smart. If your main is DPS, picking Tank or Healer on your alt can allow you to join your main’s group with role flexibility. If your main is Tank, perhaps pick DPS so you can run separate content for Bronze faster.

As an example: if you often play with friends and you’re the main’s DPS, selecting Healer on your alt might give your party a full setup—making it easier to run dungeons without relying on LFG. If you solo often, picking Tank might allow you to carry through tougher content even when group quality is variable.

Practical Playstyle Questions to Ask Yourself

Before choosing, ask:

• Do I enjoy playing feel-like-support (healer) or taking charge (tank)?
• What role does my main character fill? Would it benefit me to fill a missing role?
• How much time will I spend in group content versus solo/world quests? Tanks and DPS may solo easier; healers shine in group.
• How much am I willing to learn new mechanics? Role pump for a second is a chance to try something new.

Your answer will often point toward one role feeling more rewarding for you personally—go with that rather than what is purely “meta”.

Role Transition Tips for Your Second Character

Since this is the second character, you have flexibility to adapt over time. Some tips:

• Keep a “fallback” build in your Artifact traits that allows comfortable solo play—useful if you switch roles temporarily.
• Join mixed group runs early to get the hang of the role’s mechanics under Remix scaling.

• Coordinate with your main’s schedule: if your main is running a raid, schedule your alt to fill the missing role.
• Focus gear upgrades that benefit your new role’s unique strengths (e.g., tanks prioritise mitigation and utility, DPS focus on output & cleave, healers on throughput & group buffs).

By treating your second character as both a “fun alt” and a strategic asset, you’ll maximise your investment in the event.

Conclusion

Ultimately, choosing Tank, Healer, or DPS for your second Timerunner character in Legion Remix comes down to: what do you enjoy, what role does your main fill, and how do you want to spend your time? Each role has meaningful value. If you pick one that aligns with your personal style and group dynamics, your alt can be both fun and highly productive.

Don’t overthink it—pick the role you’ll enjoy playing, coordinate with your main if you wish, and dive in. Your second character should expand your options and let you explore Remix from a fresh angle.