My Opinion on why WAR is the superior Tank.

[Danko]

Math has been done, in game tests have been done, etc. etc. WAR *does* do significantly more damage than a PLD. The only time damage is a wash is when offtanking because SwO is *amazing*.

Perhaps if OT was the only time a PLD is using sword oath. But there are certainly times during MT phases where SwO is safe and appropriate. WAR does not do *significantly*more damage than PLD over time. I'd still give WAR the edge, but "comparable" is an accurate description.

so it's not as if PLD is outright better than WAR (you don't have both tanks on the same target, so the "one of each" argument is only a factor as far as LB is concerned), but a WAR can survive the 4 wave spumes by using Holmgang as easily as a PLD can; it just requires a quick reaction by the healers

Exactly. Which is why I said This:

You can still handle those things without a PLD tank as a WAR, it's just easier with PLD.