If adjustments were made to the current system, it would be fine. A lot of GLA's have shown they can tank Ifrit without a shield and produce the same results. The shield block rate in battle is so ridiculously low, even gear with a lot of DEX made no difference. Currently, my GLA is never used for any situation, since my MRD dominates in tanking. I hope these adjustments are made, I want GLA to be the best tank, that is all they are good for currently.