Your saying that defence forms tank well?... a horrible example is the bobcat... Having attempted to fight all sorts of things that you can rank on at that rank, its horrible!...And that is an understatement... Some of the third tier forms could use a beef up... As it seems they are way out of balance... comparing them to other third tier forms I have had over the years...
I never expected this form to do anything but dodge, and it does not, but when it does that poorly as well... what are you left with?...

Now I know from experience that some other forms are alot better, but some resemblance of balance would be nice...

Generally some forms need to be looked over..

Just my thoughts on the matter...
PS! still loving the game, even though I feel I get the short end some times...
And thanks for a great game..
LH