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In MapleStory and various other MMORPG games, a '''tank''' is a character who attempts to direct a monster's attention and attacks in him/herself. To accomplish this, the character usually stands in front of the target(s). The character must draw [[Aggro]] from the monster to himself/herself, causing the monster to always target the tanker. | |||
In MapleStory, | |||
== Why Tank? == | == Why Tank? == | ||
* | * Tanking is a widely used tactic in parties. A party can send one member to tank while the others attack from a distance. This will help prevent weaker party members from taking damage (especially if the monster deals high damage). | ||
* Melee | * Melee classes, such as most warriors and bandits, have to get up close with the monster to deal damage. These characteristics make such characters ideal tankers. | ||
* [[Power Guard]]. Power Guard is a skill whereby some touch damage that you recieve from a monster is reflected back to the monster. Tanking on a monster whilst having Power Guard activated means that you can damage the monster. | * [[Power Guard]]. Power Guard is a skill whereby some touch damage that you recieve from a monster is reflected back to the monster. Tanking on a monster whilst having Power Guard activated means that you can damage the monster. | ||
'''Note:''' Tanks should always attack the monster first to build aggro to the tank. | |||
== Classes that are good for tanking == | == Classes that are good for tanking == | ||
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# '''[[Warrior]]''': Highest HP of all classes, due to [[Improving Max HP Increase]]. | # '''[[Warrior]]''': Highest HP of all classes, due to [[Improving Max HP Increase]]. | ||
# '''[[Cleric]]''': Can [[Heal]], and has [[Magic Guard]] to negate the fact that Magicians have low HP. A Cleric that adds many AP into HP will be at a greater advantage, as he/she can withstand more hits from monsters. | # '''[[Cleric]]''': Can [[Heal]], and has [[Magic Guard]] to negate the fact that Magicians have low HP. A Cleric that adds many AP into HP will be at a greater advantage, as he/she can withstand more hits from monsters. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:39, 13 September 2009
Description
In MapleStory and various other MMORPG games, a tank is a character who attempts to direct a monster's attention and attacks in him/herself. To accomplish this, the character usually stands in front of the target(s). The character must draw Aggro from the monster to himself/herself, causing the monster to always target the tanker.
Why Tank?
- Tanking is a widely used tactic in parties. A party can send one member to tank while the others attack from a distance. This will help prevent weaker party members from taking damage (especially if the monster deals high damage).
- Melee classes, such as most warriors and bandits, have to get up close with the monster to deal damage. These characteristics make such characters ideal tankers.
- Power Guard. Power Guard is a skill whereby some touch damage that you recieve from a monster is reflected back to the monster. Tanking on a monster whilst having Power Guard activated means that you can damage the monster.
Note: Tanks should always attack the monster first to build aggro to the tank.
Classes that are good for tanking
In order of effectiveness:
- HP Warrior: The best class for tanking. Has an immense amount of HP and thus can withstand high damage. If it is a Fighter or Page, Power Guard can be used to inflict loads of damage back on the monster.
- Warrior: Highest HP of all classes, due to Improving Max HP Increase.
- Cleric: Can Heal, and has Magic Guard to negate the fact that Magicians have low HP. A Cleric that adds many AP into HP will be at a greater advantage, as he/she can withstand more hits from monsters.