Ending the Parry debate once and for all

[Ceodore]

No ones saying you need extra str on tanks though, just that it's more helpful than parry and excess vit. If you want to go all VIT than go ahead, it's just that if you know how to mitigate damage than you don't need as much vit. Parry isn't even considered because it's never a deciding factor as to weather you live or die in any fight ever. I imagine SE at least expects tanks to optimize their damage rotations however, like any class in the game. Extra str would be optional though. (unless you are going for world firsts I guess.)

The way some people go about these arguments makes it sound like they have to str spec and all that. You don't really need to. Is it sub-optimal? Yes, but not needed for clearing content. Kinda like parry actually.

Precisely! STR accessories means you just clear that content that much quicker. An inflated HP pool doesn't help as much as more damage going out if your group is skilled enough.