Quote Originally Posted by Kitru View Post
Sword Oath adds a *lot*
Sounds like your twisting situations into PLD's favor by comparing a WAR tanking to a PLD DDing, PLD will almost never use Sword Oath over Shield Oath save in rare situations like Demon Wall or on trash mobs much like how WAR's shouldn't rely on Defiance save for a Infuriate/Inner Beast/Thrill of Battle Boost in DD situations and should quickly remove Defiance after. Additionally, WAR also has workarounds to help with Defiances damage penalty such as Maim's +20% damage boost which can be reapplied indefinately and Storms Eye reduced Slashing resistance which I realize will help PLDs as well, but the option helps you none the less.