My idea on why the DEVS think Warrior is ok.

[GerokWest]

This idea is based off comparing gear improvements for both tanks.
Lets say an item drops that increases STR by 10 and VIT by 10 and Parry by 10 and CRIT by 10.

Defensively the paladin will get some parry bonus from STR, some hp from VIT, and some more parry.

The warrior on the other hand, gains defensive bonuses from ALL these stats, the damage from STR and CRIT will improve his selfheals which means more mitigation,
While the paladin does not convert offensive stats into mitigation.

So if both tanks having gear from crystal tower which is intended for coil, would they be more equal?
In the end game when both tanks are MAXED gear, would they be more equal? would warrior eventually pull ahead with superior DPS and very high self healing? since he gains defensive bonuses from ALL stats?

Right now warriors are in a rough patch trying to do Coil, but maybe we were suppose to have more gear before we were meant to tank Coil. If this is the case I dont know why the devs would leave us hanging for so long....