Paladin vs gunbreaker 1st tank?

[Dr. August]

I'm a new player who's currently got a 54 bard (and wishing I could get to ishguard (or however you spell that) sometime sooner rather than later) and I would like to play at least one class for each roll. I've decided on machinest for my dps and astro for healing (jumping into the deep end here).
Anyway having issues picking my tank and I've narrowed it down to paladin or gunbreaker. I'm aware the warrior is really good but it just doesn't hold my interest.
So which one preforms better in its primary role? Which of the two tanks, tanks the best? Words I swear...

[AnonymousBard]

Not sure if this still holds true or not, but PAL has always been considered an off tank or "second tank". There's nothing wrong with that. But believe it or not, there's a complex system behind how tanks work at 50+.

I recommend looking at reddit on a thread that describes what's the difference between an off tank, and a main tank. Really good info. Now that Gunbreaker is out though, I'm not sure where he falls. I imagine in the same spot as DRK...

[Tykero980]

Paladins are really op feeling right now but gunbreaker is the spammiest tank atm and if you can handle that the rest will be easy to play. It really boils down to looks you want to sword and and board or gunblade it up.

[Dr. August]

I'm hoping more for survivability and ability to grab and hold aggro

[Deckire]

Nguyên văn bởi ;1639789306555146660:

I'm hoping more for survivability and ability to grab and hold aggro

Holding aggro is simple enough, just have tank stance on and no one can take aggro away for you.

For Survivability I would say Paladin, they have the best Ultimate cooldown (which is what we call the strongest Defensive buff that ussually nulls or helps you survive the most fatal blows.). It also has a Heal that can do about 1/3 to 2/3 health depending on how you use it, and they have quite a constant Block that does 30% damage reduct.

Gunbreaker on the other hand while not as strong in Utility as Paladin still can hold it's own with having a built in Damage Nullify in its standard combo, a Heal over time, and a few Shields. Only big difference is Ultimate Cooldown automaticlaly drops you down to 1 HP, while Paladins keeps you at the same HP.

THe biggest question would be though would you like something a bit SImple and easy to get into while still be good (Paladin), or something with a bit more Complexity to keep you engaged and entertained. (Gunbreaker).

Still it is easier for you to get Paladin as it will take you to the Gladiator Guild but it will take you to level 1 but you get more hands on with the Tanking. While Gunbreaker will need a level 60 to unlock it, but will start you at level 60 meaning you can enter Dungeons running faster.

[Alien Behind The Door]

Tanks are all baby mode now. Just pick which weapon you like more.

[Silamon]

Nguyên văn bởi Alien Behind The Door:

Tanks are all baby mode now. Just pick which weapon you like more.

Tanking didn't take that much more skill before....