So I tried to solo The Aery dungeon as PLD, DRK, and WAR(for various reasons)

[DRKoftheAzure]

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At this point the only reason I would level another class from scratch is if I started leveling another character from scratch(Why are their no dailies quests for before beast tribe dailies, still?) and it is more rewarding for opening your wallet to get a class to 60 that isn't SAM or RDM because basically more Grand Company seals from the gear and Allagan Platinum pieces...

DRK has so many problems that I could open yet ANOTHER complaint thread which I will not start on...

PLD is PLD, enough said on that matter...

Since clearly guaranteed Direct Critical Hits are more optimal as burst damage than what PLD and DRK have right now as seen with WAR, it's no wonder WAR is basically the favorite tank for the devs to change constantly and WAR also lacks a DoT of any kind...

[ManuelBravo]

At this point the only reason I would level another class from scratch is if I started leveling another character from scratch(Why are their no dailies quests for before beast tribe dailies, still?) and it is more rewarding for opening your wallet to get a class to 60 that isn't SAM or RDM because basically more Grand Company seals from the gear and Allagan Platinum pieces...

DRK has so many problems that I could open yet ANOTHER complaint thread which I will not start on...

PLD is PLD, enough said on that matter...

Since clearly guaranteed Direct Critical Hits are more optimal as burst damage than what PLD and DRK have right now as seen with WAR, it's no wonder WAR is basically the favorite tank for the devs to change constantly and WAR also lacks a DoT of any kind...

DRK could use a few touch ups here and there, however it is not broken. Very few people actually know the true potential. Right now managing MP and being able to PROPERLY use Dark arts is the biggest issue DRK tanks have. It can survive very well with players who actually know how to use their CD. Personally WAR has it's good points but many are blinded by the HP it has. I have all 3 tanks and While WAR may work for most it's one of the few that I really have no interest in and only use it if people request it. ( Really only raised it for achievements and relics ) and even since the update it's a bit boring to me :/..

WAR = People get distracted by HP and make things harder when not in proper stance. ( makes a huge difference and people get over confident. Seen party wipes in old content do to it )

DRK = My favorite tank, it's well balance in my opinion and can do well. Sometimes have to hold back and I have been able to take enmity from other tanks just by using Dark arts properly and not using Grit. Darkest Night is a great tool if use properly and keeping MP Maxed out is not that hard...people make it hard.

PLD = Is more of a interruption ... seen too many people that think that they can tank and can't even stun properly. PLD is a great tank for interruptions, and while it may not be designed to damage as much as the other two it can help prevent a lot of damage and raise LB far faster than the other two.

Everyone has their perspective and I can respect that, however a tank that can make the run smooth without making the healer over work, able to use cool downs, and understands ALL OF THEIR ACTIONS is what I consider a good tank. In most cases it's not the job that is broken, it's more that players have egos and take feed back in a negative way.

All tanks have their strong points and shine if different situations just like any other job can vary. Personally for me WAR is an OK tank if I don't have to try hard, for those really hard battles though I would take DRK or PLD over it.