Are Paladins truly SAFE when soloing?

[Khujy]

hey guys! I've reserved my copy of FFXI w/ HDD when it comes. I'm planning on becoming a Elvann PLD/WAR. But before that I will level up both Monk and Warrior to level 30, just in case I get tired of PLD/WAR. I was just wondering since Paladins are THE tanks of the tanks, and I was soloing near San D'Oria, will I survive most if not all of my battles with the monsters near my level also with an up to date equipements? Thank you in advance!

[Kagi]

Any class other than BST will not be able to solo for comparably viable exp after about lvl 12. However when we need to solo we can get by quite comfortably in a pinch, and our 2hr is a nice insurance (even if it lasts for only 30 seconds). Still at higher levels soloing can get dangerous. Our defense isn't godly per se, it's only better -compared- to other classes. It may not be enough to prevent a death from a Decent Challenge mob at high levels.

[Lyonesse]

PLDs can solo until around 35 for decent XP. I went from 20-23 solo did 26-28 solo. It's one of the better solo classes but it won't get the sort of XP a solo BST will get you.

[Nanila]

Best I can do in the 50's is easy prey. I can deal with them, but only one or two before having to rest. They just have so much hp in these levels and we don't have a high amount of damage using sword.

[Simethos]

I've solo'ed my way up to level 15 so far and i know i can probably go deeper but the exp runs too slow. Unlike games like EQ, where you can solo up into levels 60, this game almost requires that you group. Which can be a blessing, unlike EQ, if you get into a really good group.