Quote Originally Posted by Nutz View Post
You'll need GLD leveled at least a bit no matter which tank you decide on, so perhaps start there. I personally found WAR to be more fun and easier to hold aggro, at least at lower levels when they're very nearly the same class except MRD has overpower (which is great, especially when learning before 30 when you can also have invigorate). I haven't played DRK, though I imagine it's a bit closer to WAR play style than PLD.
DRK is basically the opposite to PLD. Uses MP to damage. Can use both stances at the same time. Grit is exactly like Shield Oath. Unleash is just like Flash, only that it hurts and can crit. PLD&DRK has more oGCD attacks than WAR's 1 oGCD. Can blind foes. Relies on CDs too much. Defensive CDs are similar and some are just like paladins. They also have a combo attack that's just like Riot Blade. Has a Halone style debuff that debuffs INT by 10% and nothing else, it is absolutely useless if a monk is there. Has no buffer. Is a sustaining damage dealer like paladin. Relies on RNG for a damage debuffer to proc. Is anti-magic instead of physical like paladins.

To a warrior. DRK's lifesteal combo is 100% but does not reduce damage. A certain skill is restricted because of tank stance. Cannot AoE tank like Warriors because all of their AoEs are magic. Has a disjointed set of defensive CDs that can sabotage yourself if used in the wrong combination. Has a oGCD stun. Threat combo only does threat and is your strongest combo, normally. Has no berserk. Has no special resource like Warrior's Wrath. Regens TP by using GCD MP spells cause they cost no TP, just like warrior's wrath skills like steel cyclone. Has no active mitigation. Has absolutely no HP buffer. Is sustaining type damage dealer, where as warrior is a burst type damage dealer. Cannot support others in any other way than killing things faster. Darkside is required for your best skills, but the stance cuts off MP regen from outside sources.

Is more mobile than both. Relies on getting hit thanks to on vital CD that regens MP every time you take damage. Can attack the fastest. Has serious MP issues. Without MP you are shut down.
Do NOT play them like a warrior.