Guild Wars 2 does not use traditional MMO tanking. Tanks don’t exist in open-world content, and in endgame PvE the “tank” is often a healer handling boss mechanics. This guide explains how tanking actually works in Guild Wars 2, including encounter-based targeting, healer-tanks, and why the system feels so different from other MMORPGs.
Choosing the right gear is one of the most important parts of tanking in The Elder Scrolls Online. This comprehensive ESO Tank Gear Guide breaks down armor weights, weapon choices, traits, enchants, arena weapons, monster sets, mythic items, and support sets, explaining not just what to use, but why. Whether you’re a newer tank learning the fundamentals or an experienced player optimising for trials, this guide covers everything you need to gear effectively for ESO PvE content.
All ESO Tank Builds. One place. Find optimised tank builds for every class and all content in The Elder Scrolls Online, including beginner tanks, dungeon tanks, trial main tanks, off tanks, arena setups, and hybrid tank/damage builds. Whether you’re new to tanking or pushing endgame PvE, this page gives you one place to find the right build for every situation.
Project Gorgon Ice Magic / Shield Tank Build focused on crowd control, mitigation, and fight management in endgame group dungeons. This build combines Ice Magic’s slows, stuns, and immobilises with Shield’s taunts and defensive tools, allowing tanks to control enemy behaviour while maintaining strong survivability. Ideal for players who enjoy a more tactical, control-driven tanking playstyle.
There are some genuinely great free-to-play MMORPGs available on console in 2026. This guide breaks down the best free MMOs on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, explaining what each game does best and why you might choose one over another depending on how you like to play.
The Dragonknight rework in ESO Update 49 is a clear attempt to pull tanking back towards class identity. Here’s how the changes impact DK Tanks, sustain, group utility, and subclassing going forward.
Project Gorgon Staff / Shield Tank Build designed for reliable mitigation, simple taunting, and consistent survivability in group dungeons. This is the most accessible tanking setup in the game, making it ideal for learning dungeon tanking fundamentals while still scaling effectively into late-game content. A strong, dependable choice for players new to tanking in Project Gorgon.
A quick-reference hub for Old School RuneScape Defence Pure builds. Includes F2P and P2P gear setups for AFK training, active grinding, and combat-focused Defence Pures.
Project Gorgon Cow / Unarmed Tank Build built around high sustain, AoE threat, and aggressive pulls in group dungeons. This unconventional tanking setup uses Cow and Unarmed skills to generate strong threat while absorbing heavy damage through sustain and mitigation. Best suited for players comfortable with non-traditional mechanics who want a powerful and unique tanking experience.
Not sure which tank weapon to level in Albion Online? This guide breaks down the best Albion Online tank weapons by content and role, helping you choose the right tool for PvE, ZvZ, small-scale PvP, and beyond.