If it would make a differance I would repost the screen shots of my war and pld in same gear, excluding weapons. and the differances are more then minor. as far as damage deflection, the shield dose alot more then given credit , Realy pointless in argueing these facts simply because the only response I get back is from WAR fan boys who are pissed they simply can not tank on PLD, I guess the job was awsome when Skill wasnt involved...