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Old 06-27-2010, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by VincentVolaju [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
So how hard is tanking in EQ? Does it take alot of player skill and know how, or is it pretty easy? Say for a Paladin for example, is it really just auto attack, taunt, and a blind spell? That doesnt seem very hard, but I know nothing about tanking so maybe I am wrong?
Holding the opponent's attention is one part, which is generally easy for a paladin or shadowknight. Learning which spells to use isn't too difficult.

Then there's another aspect, which is also trivial, but most people seem incapable of comprehending: positioning.

No amount of AC, max HP, healing, or agro generation will ever redeem a tank that is too self-absorbed to notice the rogue can't backstab because the mob's back is against a wall.