I blood tanked straight from the time I got the Surcoat to 74 (where I'm stuck at and hell, I don't even known Savage Blade). I did not focus on DDing unless I was doing Weapon Skills. In that case it was Hauby, earrings, rings and different pants. I figure it this way. If I'm holding control either way, would I want to take more damage thereby wasting more MP and then eventualy slowing down the party because I (or a mage) have to rest? Paladins take heat. That's what we do. I wanted to bolster that as opposed to DDing. Besides, for me anyway, it's good training. I also eat stuff like Fish Mithkabobs and whatnot or Doredo(SP) sushi. It works out for me.
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