Best tank class (group edition)

[Raev]

Originally Posted by Alleriah

Tanking group content in Classic EverQuest is trivial, therefore the highest dps class with snap aggro, Ranger, wins

So I'm definitely on board with this. If you have an Enchanter, Cleric, and Shaman backing you up, literally any class can tank. Rangers will outdamage all of the other hybrids while still keeping the group smooth.

However, I do feel like it's a bit of a false dilemma: it's an offensively oriented class joining a defensively oriented group. A Paladin would be much happier if the Shaman was swapped for a Mage or Necromancer or just another Rogue. And in general full groups are boring.

What if we cut the Shaman and just go Enchanter/Cleric/Tank? Suddenly this calculation gets a lot more interesting. The Enchanter won't have enough mana to cc, slow every mob, and still charm a boss pet. As far as joining this trio it depends a lot on how critical the splits are. In a tough area, probably SK > MNK > WAR > PAL > BRD > RNG. In an easier area, maybe BRD > PAL > WAR > SK > RNG > MNK.