5-8% toughness on Chained Hit.
Target receives 1-4 Stack(s) of 10% Damage if already Staggered. Lasts 5s.
20-35% Toughness on Elite Kill.
heavy attack with shield staggers all applies bleed quick to kill elites and special lower DPS but big cleave and stagger dot kills eventually while staying safe. use grenade gauntlet against sniper approaching trapper or ranged elites you cant get to, fire or use special into horde for massive stagger and good area damage. use grenade gauntlet special against monstrosities for big damage while applying bleed stacks. block with shield while approaching ranged enemies for safety. Use bull rush to get to cut off allies or control large crowds with elites use often as it will recharge quick in big fights, always use bullrush asap to help incapped allies or to stagger monstrosities or slugs eating allies. Toughness regen blessing on shield useful for endurance against chip damage, damage on stagger useful as it will always proc and debuff every enemy you hit weak spot damage useful to reach breakpoint with heavy attack. Toughness on elite kill for grenade gauntlet great to negate chip damage if you take out gauntlet to burst down elite while taking hits specifically shotgunner and gunners staggering impact helps team and self do more damage especially to crushers the who take a lot longer than their unarmored brothers thanks to carapace resisting bleed. health on curios capitalises on already large health pool toughness perks useful to stay above 100.
