Sk vs pal

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they are virtually identical since equipement has the same amounts of AC/HP and their defense caps are the same.
in the classic Era however, SK would benefit from being able to play ogres and trolls which gave them a significant HP bonus.
what also makes a good tank is the ability to hold aggro, which both do just as good. Paladins with their stuns, SK's with disease cloud and darkness spell line.