Gaurdian or Zerk, whats the "BIG" dif?

[Keldi]

<DIV>I have been reading all over, I keep hearing guardians say "Well when I grow up, I'll have better AC & HP than you 2nd rate Zerks." <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I'm not pro one or the other, just a warrior looking down the road.  What makes a Guardian inherintly better?  The skills look comperable, zerks a few more damage and guardians a few more "group" buffs.  I think the guardian has like 1 extra defensive self buff, big deal.  Gear is identical exept for any Hallmark items they each get, so where is the AC they boast about?</DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>With the exeption of specials, I see very little dif.  <U><EM><FONT color=#ff0000>Is there some kind of MASSIVE behind the scenes AC or HP boost?</FONT></EM></U>  If not, then buy/craft good weapons and armor AND a shield, play whatever sub-class you like, and MT or 2nd Tank as situation dictates.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV>Just as some other posters have said, the BEST tank is probably a Zerker (who always steals agro with zerk) with a Guardian or Pally backing em up.  In that case, give the zerk a sheild and the guardian dual weild <IMG height=16 src="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-tongue.gif" width=16 border=0></DIV> <DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>(I copied this from Warrior board to hopefully get question answered.)</DIV></DIV></DIV>

[Taurcl]

<DIV>I love guardian but imo it all comes down to this if you ask me :</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>If you like DOING damage play zerk.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>If you like TAKING damage play guardian.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>If you like a mix of both play zerk. =)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>IMO, even if they want to a guardian doesnt do much damage. I can take out blue ^^  mobs with no more than 1 healer behind me. But it takes all my power usually. I dont know how that would compare to a zerk damage wise. If he cant take them out without blowing all of his power too then imo there isnt much difference one way or the other.<BR><BR>Most tank classes are fairly descent replacements for each other in any case from what ive seen.</DIV>

[Dekan]

The class name says it all...Beserkers get to do more damage thru their specials.Guardians prevent damage to group mates thru their specials.Thats it. Simple as that.