I would have to say that after playing about 4 bards to level 60+, including on Sullon Zek server, bards make quite adequate tanks well into the 60s nearly anywhere you care to roam. Which is lucky, because in general, nothing, nothing, nothing in the game can out-aggro a bard.
However, there are several weaknesses inherent in Classic and Kunark bards that only begin to dissipate in Velious. The lack of Flowing Thought items alone will mean that you cannot possibly solo your epic when that might otherwise be the case.
With the advent of Flowing Thought, charm kiting opens up in a big way and can be used successfully for long periods which is necessary to get items like the Amygdalan Tail from Plane of Fear for your epic if soloing.
Not to mention the much greater MR, AC, and HPs you'll have due to gear... there are so many good items in Kunark that every non-int-caster class is going to be enormously improved. Can't wait!!
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