Quote Originally Posted by Lorielle View Post
The funny thing about this is that DRK DPS isn't bad at all. While yes, Warrior can push some numbers, no doubt about that, they have the tools to do so. But no one bats an eye when it comes to Paladin DPS. While I cannot say personally myself how they are now, I am informed that DRK come on top over them. The issue isn't DRK's DPS(It's a freaking tank, it's the last thing you're worried about), it's their survivability kit and THAT wasn't even what's being considered. Maybe we should start Running WAR/DRK so we can meet DPS checks? What? No? Why not? Oh right. :x
No, DRK actually ends up having lower DPS than PLD after about 2 minutes of fighting (as an OT, about 2 and a half as MT), thanks to its woeful TP issues, and is a far cry from what WAR is capable regardless. However, it is worth noting DRK's weak DPS when considered with its poor defensive abilities, since it helps to establish the fact that DRK is a class that is almost completely devoid of any real strengths outside of AoE enmity generation (which the other tanks have never had a problem with anyway).