Tank Classes
4 classes in this archetype. Click a class card or use the sidebar to drill into race-specific profiles.
Fighter
Tank
Plate20 skills7 racesSolo: Difficult
Inquisitor
Tank
Plate75 spells1 racesSolo: Difficult
Paladin
Tank
Plate64 spells4 racesSolo: Moderate
Shadow Knight
Tank
Plate108 spells3 racesSolo: Strong
Damage Mitigation Ranking
Ability to absorb and mitigate incoming damage for the group
| Rank | Class | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fighter | Best pure mitigation; masters all weapons and armor | |
| 2 | Paladin | Plate armor plus self-heals and defensive buffs | |
| 3 | Shadow Knight | Plate and lifetaps; trades some mitigation for sustain | |
| 3 | Inquisitor | Plate with anti-caster specialization; niche but strong |
Off-Role Versatility
How tank classes perform outside their primary tanking role
Off-DPSSelf-SustainGroup Utility
Shadow Knight
Off-DPS
7
Self-Sustain
8
Group Utility
5
20/30
Paladin
Off-DPS
3
Self-Sustain
7
Group Utility
8
18/30
Inquisitor
Off-DPS
4
Self-Sustain
3
Group Utility
7
14/30
Fighter
Off-DPS
6
Self-Sustain
3
Group Utility
3
12/30
Solo Viability Ranking
| Rank | Class | Role | Solo Viability | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Knight | Tank | Strong | Lifetaps, DoTs, plate armor, and feign death; strong self-sustain |
| 2 | Paladin | Tank | Moderate | Self-heals, cures, and defensive buffs offset slow kill speed; plate armor |
| 3 | Fighter | Tank | Difficult | High durability but no heals or pets; slow kill speed |
| 3 | Inquisitor | Tank | Difficult | Mind control focus; plate armor but limited self-sustain |
Ability Count Comparison
| # | Class | Type | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Knight | Spells | |
| 2 | Inquisitor | Spells | |
| 3 | Paladin | Spells | |
| 4 | Fighter | Skills |
Classification Distribution
Damage
Heal
Buff
Debuff
Crowd Control
Utility
Pet
| Class | Distribution | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Fighter | 20 | |
| Inquisitor | 75 | |
| Paladin | 64 | |
| Shadow Knight | 108 |
Armor Comparison
| Class | Armor Type | Durability |
|---|---|---|
| Fighter | Plate | |
| Inquisitor | Plate | |
| Paladin | Plate | |
| Shadow Knight | Plate |
Stat Priority Comparison
1 Primary2 Secondary3 Tertiary
| Class | STR | STA | DEX | AGI | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighter | 2 | 1 | · | 3 | · | · | · |
| Inquisitor | · | 1 | 2 | 3 | · | · | · |
| Paladin | 2 | 1 | · | 3 | · | · | · |
| Shadow Knight | 2 | 1 | · | · | 3 | · | · |
Race Availability
Fighter
7 races: Dwarf, Gnome, Goblin, Halfling, Human, Ogre, Wood Elf
Inquisitor
1 races: Human
Paladin
4 races: Dwarf, Gnome, Halfling, Human
Shadow Knight
3 races: Goblin, Human, Ogre
Top Ability Functions per Class
| Class | #1 Function | #2 Function | #3 Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fighter | Buff (5) | Direct Damage (5) | Taunt (2) |
| Inquisitor | Direct Damage (16) | Utility (11) | HP/AC Buff (6) |
| Paladin | Direct Damage (9) | Buff (8) | Direct Heal (8) |
| Shadow Knight | Pet Summon (37) | Direct Damage (25) | Utility (10) |
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