PLD or WAR for DRK

[Mattelot]

Given that you are a healer main(well, at least last time I checked...), it's understandable that you've missed the previous points in the endgame where a Tank has to face an enemy that crits 100% or nearly 100% of the time. Back in 2.X there was an add in T11 that had a 100% crit rate and Shiva EX buffed her crit rate when wielding a bow. M1S currently has an add with a 100% crit rate as well. I dunno about stuff after this, as I entered this raid tier a few months late XD
This doesn't even include the auxiliary utility of combining Awareness with abilities that increase Block/Parry. A Crit cannot be blocked or parried so keeping them away ensures that they're able to proc! This of course, as the RNGish elements of Tanking tend to do, especially shines in large pulls.

It's true that Awareness usually isn't a "mwahaha I now take no damage!" cooldown, but it does provide some peace of mind. Even when it isn't a special situation, steadying the rate of incoming damage is legitimately useful.

Where did you check that I was a healer main? I just stated that I've never been in a situation where I thought "i'm glad I had that!" with Awareness. The only skill that I feel gives me peace of mind is Shadow Wall. The others are used so often, they're like second nature.

[Seku]

Where did you check that I was a healer main? I just stated that I've never been in a situation where I thought "i'm glad I had that!" with Awareness. The only skill that I feel gives me peace of mind is Shadow Wall. The others are used so often, they're like second nature.

;o I'm personally happy every time I use awareness, more so when paired with Dark Dance, since Crit's can't be parried or blocked. Thus potentially lowering the chance to proct reprisal and low blow.

[Donjo]

Where did you check that I was a healer main?

The "Main Class" in your forum avatar wasn't always Dark Knight...