A durable character role that absorbs damage and protects the team.

A tank is a character built to take hits. Tanks draw enemies’ attention, often with taunts, so that teammates dealing damage or healing can work safely.

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VGS Daniel. “Tank.” Video Game Scholar, 25 Sept. 2026, videogamescholar.com/dictionary/tank.

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