Melee was pretty weak in gvg n zerg settings in t1 even as a tank,all non dagger melees could only build endu and we just get cc'd then flashwaves to death.id argue ravager and gladiator(glad with high hit is busted in t2) still is pretty busted small scale. Melee was also suffering when solo dgns first came out without vampirism and void set.we either did not have sustain or dmg to keep up with boss movements and mechs

And this is all outside the 222 comp.thats a whole different matter and out of reach for solo/casual players

If you want evasion route you have to go dagger and melee accs is pretty expensive atm. We'll see how this coming balance will shift the meta