Quote Originally Posted by Eldariel View Post
I think taking it into the logical extreme, this is the easiest to showcase with a single character (yes, I know the game isn't designed for single character play).
Huh, this type of analysis seems different from what I look for in a tier list or class guide. Usually, I'm more looking for how well they will perform a certain roll (assuming a mythical balanced party is backing them up). The fighter you posted seems like a fairly optimal level 1 tank. Their lack of nova or CC is a problem, but that wasn't what the optimizer was going for.

An optimized skill monkey, diplimancer, scout, striker, tank, healbot, or god wizard each brings something useful if not nessisarily unique.