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| − | A '''Tank''' is an RPG term used to refer to a character within a party who is built to take damage and intended to be the target of attacks, thus protecting other members of the party. It can also be used as a verb, as in, "I'll summon up some | + | A '''Tank''' is an [[RPG]] term used to refer to a character [[class]] within a party who is built to take [[damage]] and intended to be the target of attacks, thus protecting other members of the party. It can also be used as a verb, as in, "I'll [[summon]] up some [[minion]]s to tank this big [[boss]] monster." This does not necessarily have to be the "tank" character saying it, anyone can tank, just not as good as "the tank". |
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| + | ==Usage== | ||
| + | This term is most often used in an [[MMO]] setting, although is it also used in certain single player RPGs where the single player controls a party. | ||
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It's generally used with other generic roles, such as a [[ranged]] player with [[DPS]], some sort of [[caster]] and a [[heal]]er. | It's generally used with other generic roles, such as a [[ranged]] player with [[DPS]], some sort of [[caster]] and a [[heal]]er. | ||
| − | These terms can equally apply to [[monster]] groups as well as player groups. | + | |
| + | These terms can equally apply to [[monster]] groups as well as player groups and [[summon]]ed creatures, like [[minion]]s or [[pet]]s. | ||
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| + | ==In Diablo Games== | ||
| + | There is no particular "tank" class in [[Diablo III]], like in many other RPGs. The closest thing would be the [[Barbarian]], who gets benefits from taking damage. | ||
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| + | In [[Diablo II]], the Barbarian and the [[Paladin]] are more "tank-y" classes than the rest, although the [[Druid]] can take on this role, and both the [[Necromancer]] and the [[Amazon]] can [[summon]] followers to act as tanks. | ||
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| + | In [[Diablo I]], the [[Warrior]] is the only proper tank class before the expansion [[Diablo: Hellfire]]. In Hellfire the [[Monk]] can act as a tank, as can the secret [[Barbarian]] class. | ||
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==Other Uses== | ==Other Uses== | ||
| − | *A tank is also an armored and tracked vehicle used in heavy combat usually with a main cannon on a swivel, and often secondary cannons or machine guns elsewhere. This is where the term Tank (as an RPG term) comes from because the armored military tank can take a lot of abuse and protect infantry taking refuge behind it. | + | * A tank is also an armored and tracked vehicle used in heavy combat usually with a main cannon on a swivel, and often secondary cannons or machine guns elsewhere. This is where the term Tank (as an RPG term) comes from because the armored military tank can take a lot of abuse and protect infantry taking refuge behind it. |
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Latest revision as of 04:31, 13 August 2011
A Tank is an RPG term used to refer to a character class within a party who is built to take damage and intended to be the target of attacks, thus protecting other members of the party. It can also be used as a verb, as in, "I'll summon up some minions to tank this big boss monster." This does not necessarily have to be the "tank" character saying it, anyone can tank, just not as good as "the tank".
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Usage[edit | edit source]
This term is most often used in an MMO setting, although is it also used in certain single player RPGs where the single player controls a party.
It's generally used with other generic roles, such as a ranged player with DPS, some sort of caster and a healer.
These terms can equally apply to monster groups as well as player groups and summoned creatures, like minions or pets.
In Diablo Games[edit | edit source]
There is no particular "tank" class in Diablo III, like in many other RPGs. The closest thing would be the Barbarian, who gets benefits from taking damage.
In Diablo II, the Barbarian and the Paladin are more "tank-y" classes than the rest, although the Druid can take on this role, and both the Necromancer and the Amazon can summon followers to act as tanks.
In Diablo I, the Warrior is the only proper tank class before the expansion Diablo: Hellfire. In Hellfire the Monk can act as a tank, as can the secret Barbarian class.
Other Uses[edit | edit source]
- A tank is also an armored and tracked vehicle used in heavy combat usually with a main cannon on a swivel, and often secondary cannons or machine guns elsewhere. This is where the term Tank (as an RPG term) comes from because the armored military tank can take a lot of abuse and protect infantry taking refuge behind it.
| Classes of the Diablo games |
Skills - Active skills - Skill runes - Passives - Resource - Movement ability [e] Barbarian Demon Hunter Monk Necromancer Witch Doctor Wizard Followers Other Classes Fan-made |
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| The Barbarian | Fury - Barbarian Active Skills (Archive) | Barbarian Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary Might |
Secondary Tactics |
Defensive Rage |
Pound of Flesh (10) |
Superstition (30) |
| (X) = the level at which the skill becomes unlocked. | |||||
| Barbarian skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Might Tactics Rage |
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Bash |
Cleave |
Frenzy |
[e] |
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Hammer of the Ancients |
Rend |
Seismic Slam |
Whirlwind |
[e] |
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Ground Stomp |
Leap |
Sprint |
Ignore Pain |
[e] |
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Ancient Spear |
Revenge |
Furious Charge |
Overpower |
[e] |
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Weapon Throw |
Threatening Shout |
Battle Rage |
War Cry |
[e] |
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Earthquake |
Call of the Ancients |
Wrath of the Berserker |
[e] |
| Demon Hunter skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Hunting Devices Archery |
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Hungering Arrow |
Entangling Shot |
Bola Shot |
Grenades |
[e] |
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Impale |
Rapid Fire |
Chakram |
Elemental Arrow |
[e] |
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Caltrops |
Smoke Screen |
Shadow Power |
[e] |
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Vault |
Preparation |
Companion |
Marked for Death |
[e] |
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Evasive Fire |
Fan of Knives |
Spike Trap |
Sentry |
[e] |
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Strafe |
Multishot |
Cluster Arrow |
Rain of Vengeance |
[e] |
| Monk skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Techniques Focus Mantras |
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Fists of Thunder |
Deadly Reach |
Crippling Wave |
Way of the Hundred Fists |
[e] |
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Lashing Tail Kick |
Tempest Rush |
Wave of Light |
[e] |
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Blinding Flash |
Breath of Heaven |
Serenity |
Inner Sanctuary |
[e] |
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Dashing Strike |
Exploding Palm |
Sweeping Wind |
[e] |
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Cyclone Strike |
Seven-Sided Strike |
Mystic Ally |
[e] |
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Mantra of Evasion |
Mantra of Retribution |
Mantra of Healing |
Mantra of Conviction |
[e] |
| Necromancer skill categories: Primary Secondary Corpses Blood and Bone Reanimation Curses |
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| Witch Doctor skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Terror Decay Voodoo |
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Poison Dart - Rune effects |
Corpse Spiders |
Plague of Toads |
Firebomb |
[e] |
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Grasp of the Dead |
Firebats |
Haunt |
Locust Swarm |
[e] |
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Summon Zombie Dogs |
Horrify |
Spirit Walk |
Hex |
[e] |
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Soul Harvest |
Sacrifice |
Mass Confusion |
[e] |
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Zombie Charger |
Spirit Barrage |
Acid Cloud |
Wall of Zombies |
[e] |
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Gargantuan |
Big Bad Voodoo |
Fetish Army |
[e] |
| Wizard skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Force Conjuration Mastery |
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Magic Missile |
Shock Pulse |
Spectral Blade |
Electrocute |
[e] |
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Ray of Frost |
Arcane Orb |
Arcane Torrent |
Disintegrate |
[e] |
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Frost Nova |
Diamond Skin |
Slow Time |
Teleport |
[e] |
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Wave of Force |
Energy Twister |
Hydra |
Meteor |
Blizzard |
[e] |
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Ice Armor |
Storm Armor |
Magic Weapon |
Familiar |
Energy Armor |
[e] |
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Explosive Blast |
Mirror Image |
Archon |
[e] |
| Followers | Kormac the Templar | Lyndon the Scoundrel | Eirena the Enchantress [e] | |||
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Level 10: |
Level 5: Level 10: |
Level 15: |
Level 15: Level 20: |
Level 25: Level 30: | ||
| Diablo III Other Classes | Diablo II Classes | Diablo I Classes [e] | ||||
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Archetypes: |
Archetype sub-types: |
Other classes: |
Diablo II: |
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| Fan-made Classes | Fan-made Skills [e] | ||||
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• Alchemist |
• Flagellant |
• Ranger |
Dragon Warrior Skills |
Aurian Mage Skill | |
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