DRK in Aby

[Zatias]

DRK/MNK tank is almost like MNK/WAR tanking minus the blue procs. Both are susceptible to TP moves that bypass counter.

A small difference in Counter rate that isn't too noticeable and the mythical "Guard" are lost in exchange for Stun and Dread Spikes. Those spikes also add to damage that got past your counter. Doesn't seem that bad to me.

Does this mean DRK is tank only, or the best tank? No to both. It just has the capability to tank similar to MNK/WAR.

Of course people are going to shit on me for having a different point of view. That's life, but I rather get shit on for trying different job combinations than for not gear swapping ;P

[Leonlionheart]

DRK/MNK tank is almost like MNK/WAR tanking minus the blue procs. Both are susceptible to TP moves that bypass counter.

A small difference in Counter rate that isn't too noticeable and the mythical "Guard" are lost in exchange for Stun and Dread Spikes. Those spikes also add to damage that got past your counter. Doesn't seem that bad to me.

Does this mean DRK is tank only, or the best tank? No to both. It just has the capability to tank similar to MNK/WAR.

Of course people are going to shit on me for having a different point of view. That's life, but I rather get shit on for trying different job combinations than for not gear swapping ;P

Yeah, it's totally not that MNK has nearly 50% more natural HP. It's not that MNK hits faster to keep hate better either. It's also not that MNK doesn't have to sacrifice atma slots or a sub job to tank.

Nope, MNK/WAR and DRK/MNK are the same.

[Mookies75]

The OP is clearly an inexperienced player. As some others have said, 200dmg is a normal hit/crit reg swing for most classes in abby.

[Zatias]

I never said they were the same. I said they tanked in a similar manner.

Also thank you for proving my point XP~

[Leonlionheart]

SCH/NIN tanks in a similar manner to NIN

still stupid

[Zatias]

SCH/NIN can hold hate? WHAT!?

All elitism aside, I use DRK/MNK solo or duo. It doesn't hurt anyone, and it's fun. In a bigger group I wouldn't waste anyone's time arguing about tanking as this combo.

Though, apparently there's only one way to play DRK, I have no place in this thread ^^; At least I am not telling anyone to use nuking atmas and spam t3s.

[Leonlionheart]

Looks like we're in agreement then.