IMO, they aren't really any better in classic than they are later. Some might even argue they are less useful in the classic era because of the ability other melee classes have to be decent enough tanks throughout most of the pre-50 level ranges, meaning that it's probably better to take one of those classes than a Troll SK. But if you're talking SK with no racial penalty vs. a Pally or a Ranger, such that it's the same penalty regardless, I'd rather have an SK over either of those. But if it's an SK with an additional racial penalty, I'd rather have the Pally or the Ranger (or a Monk or Shaman).
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