GROUP ROLE

Tank

Hold enemies' attention and take the hits so the group survives. Tanks lead pulls and set the pace.

Specs that fill it (3)

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  Protection WarriorClass page →

  Shield, threat and survival. The main raid tank.

  STATS Defense › Stamina › Armor › Dodge › Parry › Strength

  STARTER BUILD 0/20/31 →
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  Protection PaladinClass page →

  Holy-damage tank that excels at holding many enemies.

  STATS Stamina › Defense › Armor › Spell Power › Block

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  Feral Combat DruidClass page →

  Cat damage or bear tank in one tree.

  STATS Agility › Strength › Hit › Stamina › Armor

Your job in a dungeon

1. 1Pull: mark targets, then start the fight on your terms.
2. 2Hold threat: keep every enemy on you, not on the healer.
3. 3Position: face enemies away from the group and pull them out of patrols.
4. 4Set the pace: watch the healer's mana before the next pull.

Tips

• Carry a ranged pull (throw, shoot or a spell) to bring enemies back around corners.
• Stamina and Defense keep you alive; damage comes second.
• Tell the group the kill order before big pulls.

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