I have a question bout DDO tanking. I'm play WoW n decided to try out DDO with some friends and am one of my guilds top skilled tanks. I've been trying to get a handle of aggro mechanics in DDO. So far I haven't found ne guides. Can some 1 give me a quick run down of how it works or link me a guide if there are ne? Pretty much I need a well of knowledge so I can study up on tanking in DDO.

From what I've read a tank's aggro is based upon dmg n intimidation, also read that non tanks should use diplomacy. Are both of these perceptions accurate? Also, what is the perks of a shield bash? I'm trying to figure it out, came 2 to possibilites. A. it gets more threat or something or B it just allows an attack for me while I'l stay in a blocking stance so it negates lowering my shield, swing my weapon, n back to the block position.

Also I am utilizing a Pally for my tanking toon.

If ne knoweledgeable DDO tanks will help me understand the mechanics, thks in advance.