Gaming
tank and spank
What does tank and spank mean?
A fight with no gimmicks. Tank grabs the boss and faces it away, DPS stand behind and burn it down, healer keeps the tank up. Easy.
"This one's a pure tank and spank, no mechanics — just don't stand in front of it."
Origin
MMO raiding slang for a boss with no special mechanics — the tank holds threat ('tank') while the group deals damage ('spank').
Frequently asked questions
What does tank and spank mean?
It describes a dead-simple boss fight: the tank holds the boss in place while everyone else hits it.
How do you use tank and spank in a sentence?
"This boss is a straight tank and spank, no mechanics to worry about."
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