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Message: <blockquote data-quote="UngeheuerLich" data-source="post: 8389814" data-attributes="member: 59057">Yes, the bladesinger is quite a good tanky caster. But there are things you neglect:There are spells and abilities that remove your reaction. Especially round 1 can be tricky. There is damage that can't be reduced by absorb elements or shield. There are rounds where you need to decide if you want to absorb elements or cast shield. Having x hp does not tell the whole story. Hit dice to recover lost hp over the course of the day helps a lot. A wizard' s d6 vs a barbarian's d12 makes a big difference. A fighter has second wind that replenishes theoretically an unlimited times before you could get your long rest. The tasha's updated bladesinger has a better balance between offense and the availability of bladesong. While 3 to 4 times per day is not too shabby (same for the barbarian rage) it can be abused with hit and run tactics.All in all a bladesinger is a great tank, but they have their weaknesses too. And it depends on the actual situation who might perform better at the frontlines.</blockquote>