2.1 WAR PVE First impression

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But I'm pretty sure we're NOT on par with PLD when it comes to damage mitigation, we're missing at least a BIG defensive CD instead of weaklings like Inner beast & Thrill of battle.

This simply isn't true for predictable fights like Titan. IB/SP for every Mountain Buster is 30% DR without popping any cooldowns. I have 8500hp in a party and MB hits me for ~3300.

There is still no room in raid for offtanks. Regarding raids (Titan HM+, coil) we're at best a second choice.

I'm guessing you've never been to coil? Every fight is a two tank fight and WAR/PLD is simply superior to PLD/PLD now. Its certainly doable with PLD/PLD but why take more damage, gen less threat, and give up some limit gain? Warrior brings storms eye, storms path, and allows for full LB gain.

Turn 1: I would agree that the only thing strictly gained in this fight with WAR/PLD is limit gain. Neither tank is "off tanking" in the traditional sense.

Turn 2: A warrior on ADS will make this fight SO much easier. 100% up time on both storms eye and storms path are very nice.

Turn 4: Either could MT (dreadnaught tank) this fight equally imho. That being said WAR is the clearly superior OT given their damage application via overpower and steel cyclone.

Turn 5: Admittedly I have yet to kill Twintania but I can't imagine that storms path won't be of massive benefit considering the Rain of Death and Virus nerfs.

How could you justify taking PLD/PLD when given the choice? Assuming you aren't relying on hallowed for every fight. Which is a failing of the group and has nothing to do with warrior.