Quote Originally Posted by Mahono View Post
You got a point, a good one. wich leaves me with 1 thing to say; DRK misses something, at least it feels that way. i main DRK and only got WAR to 60 since 2 days ago and must say Tanking with WAR is the best thing ever as it is a beast in ALMOST every situation. (if you use mitigation properly). you have more options and ofc more risks too and i like that. i just dont think they should be that much of a beast while MT with the defiance buffs and all but thats imo.
While a great WAR is as easy to heal as a good DRK or PLD, an average WAR (even many "good") is a pain to heal.

Defiance boosts HP by 25% and healing received by 20% (and lowers damage by 25%. Yes, WAR lose a full 1/4 DPS in tank stance), but Grit and Shield Oath reduce damage by 20% (Grit lowers damage by 20%, Oath by 15%) It sounds like WAR is better on paper, but really, DRK and PLD are still taking less adjusted damage (and are easier to heal). Reactive healing vs preventative mitigation. It does matter.