why are people tossing around the idea of a range tank? The last thing we need is another "dedicated" add kiter. The problem is the balance between the two current tanks. They're so homogenized that people simply opt to the PLD since its easier to use and has a superior "oh shit!" button to the WAR. The only thing war has going for it is its dps potential to push a couple %'s in a long fight while still tanking but who needs that when you have great dps?

and where did this dmg buff for pld's come from? I find it hard to believe that an off defiance war vs. sword oath pld (both in dps specs) will do less damage even with berserk and internal release than the pld's flight or fight but feel free to prove me wrong. Personally I think they should cut the cd of unchained to match berserk and remove the pacify effect of berserk but that's just me.

This game needs another tank that can bring something new to the table and not just a "balanced" version of a previous tank, regardless of weapon. But seriously no range tanks. A mage tank would be good however since atm none of that tanks can block or parry magic.