Dark Knight: Damage Dealer or Tank?

[Doctor]

I heard two opinions regarding Dark Knights. Some players would love to see Dark Knights as Damage Dealers while others want them as tanks.

Looking at the history of Final Fantasy Universe, Dark Knights were mostly Damage Dealers biggest example is FFXI. Why would anyone want Dark Knights tanks? Is it because we only have 2 tanks? I personally would want it be Damage Dealers or at least have the option of tank/dps such was Death Knights in World of Warcraft. Samurais make more sense in becoming Tanks. Also, I'm very disappointed that this game doesn't have any 2-handed Swords at launch. It is the first MMO I have ever played that lacks that class during launch. I really hope they will be implemented soon.

I'm interested in hearing the forums perspective regarding Dark Knights and have two questions:

1. Would you rather have Dark Knights as DPS or Tank and why?
2. What do you think SquarEnix's final decision be and why?

[Doctor]

Also, it will be great if a Rep can shed some light into what they have plans with Dark Knights regarding its role

[nibelunc]

I don't know what but what I really want is a class/job which uses (standard or two-handed) swords for dealing damage.
I am all for Dark Knight as DD.

[MaiyaBeaumont]

Damage. Damage. DAMAGE. PLEASE......DAMAGE. Why? Because thats what a DARK KNIGHT is. LOL. ^^

[Doctor]

Yes, I feel the same nibelunc.

I don't mind Tanks with 2-h Swords, but I believe that 2-h Swords should be given priority to Damage Dealers. Dark Knights seem like the best option.

[EdwinLi]

I remember somewhere in the old Lobestone they posted a vote on most demanded future new classes/jobs for 2.0 and among them they had Dark knight catorgorized as a Damage Dealer that uses Condition Damage to perform High Damage.

[Jubez187]

I would like to see a DD that does more damage if FACING the enemy. With the whole "flank" thing, the tank just makes the target face the other way. This way you get your bonus damage AND don't have to worry about dodging AoEs (at 0 expense of the Tank). With a DD that does increased damage if facing, much more risk and reward. The Dark Knight could have like "death stare" or something, IDK.

[MaiyaBeaumont]

... or at least have the option of tank/dps such was Death Knights in World of Warcraft.

NO. Just no. LOL

Samurais make more sense in becoming Tanks.

Yea, I tanked on SAM in XI, but I rather have something else tank. So, NO. LOL.....

[Doctor]

EdwinLi, if that is the case that means SquareEnix is on the right track and plan to have Dark Knights as Damage Dealers. However, can you link me post from the old lodestone?

[SinisterJoint]

I would like a Shadow Knight like EQ's style, paladin with necrotic abilities. So in short.. Tank