main tank
Frontline damage absorber
In multiplayer video games, especially MMORPGs and team-based combat, the main tank is the player whose role is to absorb enemy attacks and hold aggro—keeping hostile attention focused on themselves while teammates deal damage or heal.
The main tank typically has high defensive stats and taunting abilities: We need a main tank before we can attempt this raid.
Distinguished from off-tanks who provide backup or handle secondary threats.
- aggroHostile, provocative conduct
- frontlineCombat's forward position
- meat shieldPerson absorbing incoming attacks
- warriorOne skilled in combat
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
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- tankspressure vessel, APCs, Bradley, Abrams, Leopard
- RPG classesarcher, assassin, barbarian, bard, cleric
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain