Pls make gear mean something for tanks

[Giantbane]

I am wondering whether the popularity of tank can be helped by making it a more leet job which can be achieved by making leet gear allow a tank to make a difference

I still remember in FFXI when I come across a relic pally I was like "man, knight in shining armor and can solo or duo many NMs" whereas in 14, tanks are like 'meh' just a meatshield who just need to know the mechanics.

LS always gear their pally with relic first followed then by bard.

So many SE should consider to tone down fight mechanics for tanks (can still keep it for DD and healer) and make a tank's skill more dependent on gear.

If it makes you feel better, I easily handle any alexandrite map with just my chocobo and on most fights I rarely drop below 90% hp (some my hp bar doesn't even really move a noticeable amount). Other jobs tend to have much more difficulty unless they're in a group.

Rank B NMs are cake with just a chocobo, and even some As might be doable.