Fans of are noticing that most players do not want to play the role of Vanguard, which is making matches a bit more tedious than usual. Titles such as have a similar problem, as most players end up wanting to play DPS or Support in order to maximize their damage output or be away from the frontline. A major downside to this is that there is no one choosing to play aggressively and push, causing losses over and over.
In a recent Reddit post by Fi3nd7, they stateThey believe that if there were more diverse tank options in , more players would be willing to play the role. The topic quickly gained traction, as others believe that there may be other reasons players shy away from being front and center in battle.
While there are several Vanguards to choose from in , including Magneto, Thor, Peni Parker, Hulk, and Groot, there could always be a few more, according to the fans.While the chances of someone maining a tank role are slim, some do enjoy playing Vanguard, as NoPattern2009 states, Not everyone shares this sentiment though as user Prizmatik7 believes that the reason most players do not choose a tank is due to the skill-gap that comes with it.
«People don’t want to play tank because the general perception of what a “tank” should be, doesn’t hold up that well in team shooter game design. It’s about “creating/holding space and applying pressure” (a very broad and difficult-to-understand concept without being dedicated to the role of a team shooter tank).» — Prizmatik7
Other users highlight the best tanks in their opinion as well as which tanks seem to do the worst. Thor is a popular choice among the thread, as players claim his damage is above the rest of the tanks and his ability to push the opposition back and create space is seemingly unmatched other than by Dr. Strange.
As someone who flexes and plays multiple roles, I do understand wanting more options when it comes to Vanguard heroes. Personally, I would like to see more added down the line, and
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