[Eclipse]

Noone ever said agro would be dealt with the same way in Vanguard as it was in EQ. Do not forget that.
In fact it has been stated many times that it is completely different.

It's not all about damage anymore.
I believe not only will it be viable for a tank to use 1H + shield to tank, it will be near impossible NOT to.
I wouldn't want my MT using a 2H weapon with no shield that's for sure. That extra armor can mean a lot.

Besides, agro is different in Vanguard. It is less "one tank per mob" as it is "one tank per squishie". Agro will likely be extremely chaotic, and not 'hold-able' for any length of time. Losing agro will be commonplace, the skilled will be those who can take that in stride.

-Eclipse