Learning to Tank

[JeniLinsky]

Well the archer in my group was level synced. So is it really ok, to let that mob go to them and not worry about it? Would they be able to handle it and not die?

As a high-level paladin, my rule in parties is: you pull it, you eat it.

Do I try to intercept things making a break for the DDs? Yes. But my priority for keeping people alive is the healers. There's an old rule of thumb for dungeons: If the tank dies first, it's the healer's fault. If the healer dies first, it's the tank's fault. If the DDs die first, it's their own damn fault.

Plus, DDs usually have a pretty good idea of what they can handle. The Lancer / Dragoon isn't as heavily armored as you are, but she's better armored than the Pugilist / Monk / Archer / Bard, who are in turn better armored than the casters. If you see a low-level DD pulling aggro off you, discuss it with them... nicely. They may not have the experience to know why you're losing aggro. If you see a high level DD repeatedly pulling aggro off you, let them. They have a good idea of what they can handle, just as you have a good idea of what you can handle.