The main advantage of a Shadow Knight over a Monk as a tank is in its immediate aggro-on-demand, not in durability. A Monk probably has equal or marginally better overall damage reduction than a Shadow Knight. The Knight will have higher hit point pools for greater Complete Heal efficiency, but that's a moot point if you don't have a Cleric as healer. The Shadow Knight's other advantages will likely be rendered largely superflous by the third member of your team.
In so many words, your monk will add a slight nuisance factor (shaky initial aggro) for a large gain in damage output. I'd say that's a good trade for your specific needs.
Danth
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