What is tanky?

Tanky characters in video games, particularly in genres like MOBAs, MMORPGs, and RPGs, are defined by their high survivability and ability to withstand significant amounts of damage. They are often described as "meat shields" or "frontliners" due to their role in absorbing enemy attacks and protecting more vulnerable teammates. Here's a breakdown of key aspects:

• High Health and Armor: Tanky characters generally possess a large pool of health points (HP) and high armor or defense stats. This allows them to survive sustained damage from enemies. Link: High%20Health%20and%20Armor
• Damage Mitigation: Beyond raw HP and armor, tanky characters often have abilities or passives that further reduce incoming damage. This can include effects like damage reduction percentages, shields, or temporary invulnerability. Link: Damage%20Mitigation
• Crowd Control (CC): Many tanky characters excel at disrupting enemy formations and controlling the battlefield using crowd control abilities. This can include stuns, slows, roots, knock-ups, and taunts. Link: Crowd%20Control
• Low Damage Output: While tanky characters can deal some damage, their primary focus is on survivability and control. They typically have lower damage output compared to dedicated damage dealers ("DPS" characters). Link: Low%20Damage%20Output
• Role in Team Compositions: Tanky characters are crucial for team compositions, providing a frontline that allows damage dealers to operate safely. They are responsible for initiating engagements, absorbing damage, and protecting vulnerable teammates. Link: Role%20in%20Team%20Compositions
• Attributes: Strength, Constitution, Endurance are common attributes. Link: Attributes