Forum Top: Tank Roles

Interceptor - (this class role is unlocked by doing a level 55 quest and final fantasy 6 reference) when use this ability you hear classic final...

A few months ago, I did an exercise for fun and tried to propose a rework of DRK which was pretty well received (...

After recently hitting 100 and running the newer DT dungeons I have to say that for this level of content DRK is feeling pretty good right now....

Every time I see a detailed post here, on Reddit, Discord, or elsewhere talking about the gap in self sustain, I see people clamoring to post "skill...

As per title: What kinds of "active" mitigation would you like to see among tanks? What other kinds of agency, if any, would you like such...

Paladin Job Critique – Final Fantasy XIV (Patch 7.2) Summary: Paladin (PLD) remains one of Final Fantasy XIV's iconic tank jobs, embodying the...

As a healer it's frustrating to work around because it's never clear if the DRK in question is dropping to use this or just dying. Several times I've...

Dark Knight Job Critique – Final Fantasy XIV (Patch 7.2) Summary: Dark Knight (DRK) is the edgiest of FFXIV’s tank jobs, wielding a greatsword...

Gunbreaker Job Critique – Final Fantasy XIV (Patch 7.2) Summary: Gunbreaker (GNB) is FFXIV’s high-octane, fast-paced tank, combining gunblade...

Warrior Job Critique – Final Fantasy XIV (Patch 7.2) Summary: Warrior (WAR) continues to dominate as the most self-sufficient and...

Anyone got any ideas for engagement as the off tank? Given you're the most versatile player in the team at the time being a non positional locked...

Wave 1 A new checkbox has been added for variant runs of each piece of content. The left-side box remains the original form, while by default the...

Hello fellow Paladin. Haven't you ever feeled that Shield Bash, Cover and Clemency are useless ? (Or at best, use in rare occasion ?). Well this...

Edit: There was some confusion, this post is not about NPC tanks. This is about trusts teaching players bad tanking habits So i've been doing...

Why is it that in 2025 you still drop stance when you sync down? Like you get it in all content levels so why not make it persistent? I cant think of...