I play DRK a lot. More than PLD (I haven't got my WAR to 60 yet). I agree with many of the concerns the OP mentioned. They are definitely valid concerns.


Somethings I disagree with is DRK defensive cds being worse than WARs. They are definitely better but maybe slightly worse than PLD. However out of the tanks, DRK has the best defenses against casters. DRK also has the best mobility out of the tanks. While PLD and WAR pvp skills are very similar (knockback and damage mitigation). All of DRK pvp skills are completely offensive. Tar pit synergizes well with cometeor.

MP is a serious concern and I find myself running out a lot. Unlike pve there is no guarantee blood price will work. Since tanks aren't primary targets. Maybe one thing they could do is change tar pits hp drain to a mp conversion tool. The hp drain on tar pit is garbage anyway.