I am partial to paladins because that was my main on live. The exp penalty for hybrids should be removed soonish I think if that is a concern for you.
Gearing a tank is difficult/expensive but you don't have to be the #1 geared tank on the server. Best items are probably 5/55 rings x2 and a full set of banded to start. Full set of banded should run you about 80pp. Yes plate is better, but it's not
that much better and it's much much more expensive. The rings are 250 each (someone correct me on prices if I am wrong)
As much as people make fun of rangers they are actually decent tanks. Flame lick is huge aggro and it costs like 10 mana.
Paladins are an enchanters best friend because you can gain aggro on a mezzed mob without breaking it. So that when you do break it (might take a few swings cuz, ya know, pally dps) you will already have aggro and it will not rush the chanter. Also on charm breaks you have stuns which can help the ench get the mob back under control.
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