Using your definition of tank, the best tank in the game with average ability rolls is a blasesinger specifically optimized for melee with defensive spells.
Looking just at Paladins, a Conquest Paladin with max Charisma (16+), high strength (16), decent Wisdom (12) and decent constitution (12) is going to be very good. get those scores or better at 1st level and you can be a really good tank.
Conquest is the best because of the way it will freeze frightened enemies in place at 7th level.
Using your definition of tank, the best tank in the game with average ability rolls is a blasesinger specifically optimized for melee with defensive spells.
Looking just at Paladins, a Conquest Paladin with max Charisma (16+), high strength (16), decent Wisdom (12) and decent constitution (12) is going to be very good. get those scores or better at 1st level and you can be a really good tank.
Conquest is the best because of the way it will freeze frightened enemies in place at 7th level.