My Opinion on why WAR is the superior Tank.

[Eggnook24]

It's interesting, I haven't unlocked the jobs yet, so that might be a difference (?). I'm leveling both GLD and MRD at the same time, and Maurader feels squishy in comparison.

[Arrius]

From both Jobs, I do think the Warrior is more 'fun' than the Paladin because of his broader palette of abilities that work in any tank role, MT or OT.

[subteraneanbird]

It's interesting, I haven't unlocked the jobs yet, so that might be a difference (?). I'm leveling both GLD and MRD at the same time, and Maurader feels squishy in comparison.

Low level stuff can't be compared to level 50 at all, especially since a big part of WAR mitigation (Inner Beast) isn't until level 35. Defiance also changes their playstyle significantly.

[Kirinichibon]

It's interesting, I haven't unlocked the jobs yet, so that might be a difference (?). I'm leveling both GLD and MRD at the same time, and Maurader feels squishy in comparison.

After 30, WAR feels like a threat, damage, and mitigating god. PLD could use a tune up to increase aoe damage to bring them on par. Mitigation is nearly the same, except for HG.