100 hp gear still out of era in TSS? Corrupted Hammer of Consternation

Itemization isn't the issue at all.

Think about roles on raids. The hammer doens't become SK usable until Paladins have another major raid role added (splash heals.) Prior to that, apart from DA ramp tanking, you really only need one paladin on the raid for Brells.

SKs have more than enough to do on raids, Paladins get thrown into that role of rampage plus group healers and the occasional main tank. I understand its frustrating that an item seems like it should be available sooner but its more about the Paladins losing out on their role on raids than anything imo.

I mean both classes do plenty on raids and a niche roll for 1 character doesn't really seem like something that should necessarily be class specific. Even prior to splash heals, they still have good group heals and cure quite well and of course offtank and all that stuff still.

Most of the SK raid roles are doable by paladins. Paladin have the added benefit of being able to heal others. The DA hammer just get them pushed into the ramp tank role, so the other stuff gets thrown SK"s way. If it's just a tank and spank fight against a rampage mob (Most Luclin raid encounters), then paladin are the preferred as RT, being DA'd doesn't seriously impact their DPS. Paladin's would still be the first choice for RT, SK having hammer just means the guild can use the same healing strat when no Paladins are present.

Since this is a Luclin era item let's look at the hardest fight in that era, the Emp. When it comes off-tanking his adds Paladins can self heal, SK can't without damaging the mob. The Emp is DR/MR immune which means the only spells an SK can land are fire DoT's and HT which can be done while waiting on the proc. A paladin can spot heal, battle rez and help cure rage off the tank.

As for the out of era argument, that's laughable just look at Warrior disc's. On Managler, Warrior have provoke, which is out of era. They are tanking Draco/Naggy/Vox with Fearless a Kunark disc. In Kunark and beyond they can chain furious/defensive, or pop an offensive disc when not tanking, in era all those shared a reuse timer.