Quote Originally Posted by Giantbane View Post
The gun class could have 2 jobs: chemist + dps job

They could do the same with the 2h sword class if they choose, where the 2 jobs are SAM(tank) + DRK(dps)

However, if they wanted to, DRK can make an interesting tank class that uses debuffs and absorbs to tank. They could perhaps make some interesting tanking mechanics where the DRK can sacrifice life to create absorb shields that are more powerful than the life sacrificed (give 500 hp, get 1500 hp shield, or get 500 hp shield and take -30% dmg for X seconds or something like that). And they could still retain their soul eater ability as a DPS stance similar to a PLD's sword oath.

Honestly, even though it's a little bit of a stretch, I'd almost prefer DRK to be a tank class. I think I would have more opportunity to play it as a tank, as opposed to a melee DPS that has to compete with the flood of NINs coming in 2.4.
Musketeer branching into Corsair (dps) or Chemist (healing) would be awesome. I would actually prefer Samurai for a tank class, but that is purely my own personal desire. I prefer to tank, and I would love for my main class to be samurai. :P