Best tank for a beginner?

I'm not confident about tanking at all; but I want to learn. I've tried Warrior a bit; but the idea my group aggro skill is directional is a bit of a put-off. Would Paladin be a better choice to begin with? Flash seems a whole lot easier.

Yes, Pally is the most beginner friendly tank.

Definitely PLD.

Go with Paladin

gladiator :D

Overpower might take a bit of getting used to, but there really isn't anything that you can do with Flash that you can't with Overpower. Overall, I've found WAR to be extremely forgiving to play since HW, and SW has done a lot to simplify the job since then. I would start out with WAR, and then perhaps try branching out to either PLD or DRK once you become more comfortable with tanking mechanics.

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Originally Posted by Lyth

Overpower might take a bit of getting used to, but there really isn't anything that you can do with Flash that you can't with Overpower. Overall, I've found WAR to be extremely forgiving to play since HW, and SW has done a lot to simplify the job since then. I would start out with WAR, and then perhaps try branching out to either PLD or DRK once you become more comfortable with tanking mechanics.

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Warrior dps compared to other tanks is significantly harder and less forgiving, most punishing for being in tank stance too (whilst not an immediate concern would help him optimize later if this was not the case). Paladin is definitely the best starter tank

Don't make the same mistake I did by leveling a DRK as my first ever tank class, PLD is easier~

I learned the basics of playing tank by leveling Paladin, around level 30 once I understood the basics through running all of the leveling dungeons up to like Brayflox, I branched out to Warrior, used what I learned level Warrior in a similar manner and then I moved onto Dark Knight. Which back then was considered the hardest tank to play.

Paladin will help teach you the fundamentals and then you can pick up Warrior or Dark Knight, mess around with them and see which one is your fancy.

Awesome, thank you all for the tips.

gladiator....learn how to walk before run

PLD is the easiest, but WAR's overpower will help teaching you monsters placement and orientation. A little error I often see with beginners PLD/DRK is that they stay right into the middle of the pack and flash/unleash... while getting hit from behind.

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PLD is the easiest, but WAR's overpower will help teaching you monsters placement and orientation. A little error I often see with beginners PLD/DRK is that they stay right into the middle of the pack and flash/unleash... while getting hit from behind.

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Block and parry happens 360° now so except for aoe convenience, it changes nothing

Gladiator, at 30 Paladin. Make sure you do the tutorial, learn your actions, rotations, and always be well geared.

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Block and parry happens 360° now so except for aoe convenience, it changes nothing

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You still have to position things well for melee aoe usage as well as the plentiful number of trash mobs that throw out cone aoes as well. It does matter how you position, WAR's overpower will get you in a good habit.

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Originally Posted by MauvaisOeil

except for aoe convenience

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Pretty much summed up.

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Originally Posted by MauvaisOeil

Block and parry happens 360° now so except for aoe convenience, it changes nothing

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Your glamour is awesome.

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Originally Posted by MauvaisOeil

Block and parry happens 360° now so except for aoe convenience, it changes nothing

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Oh I didn't know that !
Well then, having all the monsters in front of you will make it more look like you're in control... rather than being surrounded and looking like someone who's getting ganked...

Again; thank you all for the advice. :)