Low level tanks (pre-tank stance) have a very hard time holding threat after the nerf

[Tsilyi]

At low levels before you have Rage of Halone or Shield Oath, this is the biggest threat generation you can manage as a paladin. So no, it's not hyperbole.

I see... I have not had to resort to that much flash at any time before or after the changes pre-halone/shield oath, but I could understand if you're worried about aoe threat. Surely it's not better single target threat with the buff to savage blade, that was my main question.