First off, I wont speak about end game, because I've never been there. But Ive played about half the classes up to 40s and 50s.
In groups I find any tank valuable. Shadowknights and Paladins definitely fit the bill. I've played a Paladin and found that the ability to do mini heals was useful in a pinch. Also it feels good to save people with little heals. SKs have a bit more utility and you get to invis yourself; making your corpse runs and travels far safer.
I typically have the most fun teaming in this game; but Ive also enjoyed soloing as a Necromancer. I tend to like the pet/dot style rather than the outdoor kiting style of druids and bards. The reason for this: I am rather social and like to type. Twisting spells, casting spells, and running all over makes it hard to do this.
Theres something to be said for Clerics and Enchanters. Ive enjoyed both. People seem to treat you well and it can be the cleric or chanter that is the catalyst for a group to maximize its potential. In a sense, this goes for all three tanks (warrior, paladin, SK) too.
Roll a character and try it out. If you dont like it, reroll, and transfer your wealth from one character to the next. Eventually something will feel right.
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