Is Swordmaster for me?

[Rumpelstiltskin]

With the recent loss of KOTBS i've been looking for other alternatives on a tank class. I'm not interested in "Destruction" at all. I used to play a Paladin on FFXI (For those that remember the "good ol days") and i really enjoyed it alot. Now other that a defense based Warrior Priest, i'm looking for a tank that has the ability to heal themselves at least in minor ways. I've seen that the Sword Master has the hybrid path but havent seen much info on whether its offensive or defensive magic. I enjoy keeping other players alive and dishing out some decent damage. Ironbreaker just seems too straight forward to me to be fun, i would like a little more utility than it seems that class could provide. Any persuasion to go one way or the other would be great!

Thanks

[barbrya]

than i think Warrior Priest is the way to go,

i have not heard of Sword master having any "healing" abilities

[Ladner]

After my Knight took an emo style cut, I debated between the Ironbreaker / Swordmaster or even just rolling a healer so that when the Knight did inevitably come out (perhaps with a different theme behind it) I just could re-roll to that.

However, you never know when that will happen and when I gave the other tank classes some extra thought they both definitely appealed their own way. Personally, I shot over to the Swordmaster way of life, I don't predict too many people playing it as a tank style character, but rather dps. Like many classes, it seems promising and unique, but it also seems to tie in a large amount of potential fail when you throw in balance.

Seems like it has a lot of -stand out- potential. Assuming you're a good player.

[Elwyndas Ellorian]

You will be surprised at how many people roll a Swordmaster. There are after all, only four tanks in game to choose from. In reality, all the tank classes are good fun, they each have some strengths and weaknesses, but they perform their duties in a manner that players who enjoy playing a tank will appreciate.

The Swordmaster is an excellent class and will be a popular choice. Mythic is doing a very good job with WAR, it's going to be good fun come release day. I plan on getting my harness dented up and putting a few notches on my Greatsword.

[Slit]

no healing ability but

"Path of Hoeth
The Path of Hoeth is for Swordmasters who have spent much longer amounts of time in the White Tower, honing their innate magical skills and learning how to smoothly work magical power into their attacks. A Master of this path will learn subtle ways to both expose weaknesses in their foes, and to shield themselves in battle."