There is no doubt that using a tower will let you take the hits better. The point that has been made again and again is that the STA line gives a zerk enough survivability to tank any level appropriate content AND it adds a significant amount to DPS. I am a 75 zerk in a mix of T7 Labs/Deathtoll + Strongbear's and I tanked CoA last night just fine for the first time, only resorting to defensive stance for the last two named. Group was 75 zerk, 75 temp, 79 monk, 79 bruiser, 80 defiler, 80 swashy. The higher level guys have a mix of T8 legendary. The point is that you don't need to give up the DPS from buckler and be successful, so why do it?
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