My whole point was that tank stance is useful and doesn't need to be changed. Not needing tank stance for easy fights (o1s and o2s) is understandable especially with higher gear levels now. When I was first doing O1s and O2s and I didn't know the mechanics well I used tank stance a lot as a crutch (maybe I'm a bad player idk). Now that I know the timing of everything well and my higher gear level reduces damage I take anyways I can time cool downs to deal with the twin bolts, evil spheres, tail swipes, etc and maximize my DPS to reduce the time it takes to clear these easier fights.

Right now with all the damage mitigation tools and the timing of the incoming damage the game lets you be both aggressive and turtle at the right times. I prefer this play style. It's no fun hitting the same three buttons over and over.