Gaming
tankbuster
What does tankbuster mean?
A big boss attack aimed at the current tank. Designed to chunk or one-shot anyone who isn't built to eat it, so tanks pop mit and healers throw a shield.
"Tankbuster incoming, hit your cooldown or you're going down."
Origin
MMO raiding term for a boss attack specifically targeting the tank holding aggro.
Frequently asked questions
Why do some tankbusters need a tank swap?
Because they leave a stacking debuff that makes the next one hit harder. Swapping aggro hands the boss to the off-tank so the debuff falls off before it kills anyone.
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