Why does a paladin resort to trickery?

[Fiosha_Maureiba]

I also thought it was more of the Gladiator losing hate needs a harder hit to get it back.

It also seems like a Dark Knight type of move.

[Temos]

I understand Riot Blade more then Goring Blade. Since it is a ranged attack. So when the mob runs after a mage or Bard you can draw it back with less defense and hit it with Rage of Halone to keep it on you instead of chasing it down. Not as much trickery there. Your just doing your job keeping your party members safe.

But Goring Blade is 3000 tp by itself. Or free from a combo action with Fast Blade and Savage Blade. Does the bleeding actually create that much more enmity? Unless the DDs are going all out I would think that Fast Blade and Savage Blade would be enough to bring it back or even a Fast Blade and Flat Blade since its a ten second cool down and cost 1000 tp. What Tank has 3000 tp laying around to use that Right away. After the combo you still have to sneak around the target like a thief to get the bleeding effect (assuming its already back on you).

As for them being Gladiator abilities. Yes I know but in the Gladiator story line when did you see a Gladiator that did not have some sense of honor (of course I mean the ones with a name or unique aperance)

Raubahn Aldynn is suppose to be the best Gladiator and he only did it to protect Ul'dah. as well as he is the Flame General.

lol I guess I am looking to much at this from a role playing perspective.

Like I said before great abilities and I do like using them but just wish it was on a different Class/Job.

ps. Thanks you all for your posts.