Tank Classes Off Tank DPS

[ogopogo]

I just tested this on a target dummy using identical gear on both classes (Ifrit weapon, AF1 and a few Darklight pieces) and identical stat distribution (+30 VIT). For PLD I used the Rage of Halone combo instead of Riot Blade. I hit the dummy for around ~100 seconds each, basically using Fight or Flight/Berserk at the start and stopping when they came off cooldown.

These were the results
PLD: 134.11
WAR: 133.84

Make your own conclusions.

What was the rotation you were using on the warrior? No offense but personally I think one the biggest reason why people think warrior do similar if not less damage in an off-tank position than a paladin is because they try to play an warrior like one.

[Sazazazenko]

What was the rotation you were using on the warrior? No offense but personally I think one the biggest reason why people think warrior do similar if not less damage in an off-tank position than a paladin is because they try to play an warrior like one.

I tried several different rotations on WAR and got the best results when I kept Storm's Eye debuff up 100% of the time and maximized Fracture uptime without interrupting my combo. I used Butcher's Block combo whenever I was in a situation where I would be able to squeeze it in and still keep Storm's Eye debuff and Fracture up 100% of the time.