I went out and bought a caretakers shortsword. Choked me pretty hard but feel I got a good deal on it. Cost me 55silver. Ever since I have gotten in I notice a big difference in aggro.
If all our abilities were fixed like they say they should react. A person could keep a mobs attention with abilities pretty much a whole fight I have noticed. But some if not most aren't working properly. They are getting to it im sure. I just hope it comes soon. I use rescue a lot and there are some things that help as well.
I tend to think survivability is key. Long as you can tank your level of mobs and environment rather well, the rest will take care of itself. Mostly getting the new weapon helped me soloing. Seeing as how most of our good attacks are 400% based the higher the weapon dmg the better.
Caretakers shortsword drops in HIllsbury off a lvl 21 4dot mob I believe. He isn't overly tough like most of them are. Kind of a rare drop though. But tops out right under 20dps. Good weapon I would say until lvl 25+
Most of the gear I have gotten was from stuff people loot in my guild and cant use and me being the highest warrior they filter it to me which is a huge bonus
I did quite a few missives for renton keep and they have some nice gear as well. As well as a couple really nice 20dps+ 2handers.
I for one dont use 2handers. I like the defense bonus from shield too much to give it up. Plush the bash attack we get that stuns mobs.
My advice get a good weapon and gear, balance the two. Doesn't do anyone much good too have the best aggro if they cant take a hit. And vice versa It doesn't do much good to be the beefiest tank and not being able to hold aggro. Balance it best you can with your funds.