Build as Tanky as Possible

I know tank builds aren’t the best in Elden Ring, but I’m doing a themed run for a stream where I want to see just how thick and tanky I can get.

Just wanted to ask if anyone had any recommendations for talismans, shields, armor, etc.

I have some basic ideas, like the Pearl Drake Talisman, or maybe the Bullgoat armor, but I never use shields, and usually just steal Patches’ armor so I’m less familiar with good heavy armor sets.

This is a build where I’ll probably be intentionally taking hits for the counter attack and trying to not die (I assume I’ll still die a lot) but it’s less about game optimization and more about health and damage reduction optimization.

Thanks in advance for any advice! I realize this is a very basic question, but I figured I’d ask here in case anyone has advice I haven’t thought of myself or knows of an item/equipment I’ve never come across.