zerker was just a cool idea for a new dps class...it got tweaked over time and developed (as all classes from original eq did over time) unique abilities and niche roles. largely a dps class. when last i played on live high end zerkers were on par with rogue (i.e. top tier) dps in the game on most raid encounters.
tanking was possible once you got some AA points.
from a role play perspective the game was lacking a top tier dps class that melee'd face to face with the enemy.
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