Quote Originally Posted by LunaTimaeus View Post
even if the player behind the PLD is not currently at the top of the hate list.
Definitly... This ability is NOT intended as hate control. It will not protect the target behind the PLD if that particular target attains top emity. It's sole purpose would provide protection from a variety of AoE damage and allow consistant damage output from front-line damage dealers.

When paired against a single target, PLD draws hate magnificently. My intention within these forums is not to improve paladin's "tankability" per say, but instead to protect and bolster the party.