How Is Tanking?

MightyUnclean

Is there much of a need for a dedicated tank in Albion PvE and PvP?  Is it a challenging role?  From what I've seen so far of the game, which is just PvE, combat seems pretty basic.

Fizblix

In PvE, holding aggro isn't a problem.  You'll be mainly focused on interrupting the spells/abilities mobs use.     
In PVP the tanks are the ones charging in and trying to disrupt the other team.  

You'll be using stuns, roots, knockbacks, snares, silencing the enemy, and such, depending on your build.

Tanks are definitely needed, and often the hardest role to find when trying to creating a party for a dungeon run.