What does it mean – Aggressive Stance?

Aggressive Stance refers to a combat mode or posture in World of Warcraft—typically used by warriors or NPCs—that prioritizes offensive power over defense, increasing damage output while reducing survivability. This stance is most famously associated with the Warrior class, which historically featured stances such as Battle Stance, Defensive Stance, and Berserker Stance.

In gameplay terms, Aggressive Stance often:

• Boosts damage dealt via flat multipliers or crit chance
• Lowers damage reduction or increases damage taken
• Enables access to aggressive abilities or procs
• Signals threat behavior in mobs or NPCs

For players, choosing an aggressive stance is a strategic decision—trading durability for burst or sustained DPS, especially in PvP, Mythic+, or raid burn phases. Tanks may also encounter bosses that switch into aggressive stances, increasing their damage output during specific encounter phases, requiring defensive cooldowns and healing support.

Understanding when and how to leverage or counter Aggressive Stance mechanics is crucial for optimizing threat, burst damage, and survival in group content.

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