Aggro: What does it mean in gaming?

General Gaming – Threat & Combat Mechanics

Aggro refers to the attention or hostility of an enemy NPC, usually directed toward the player generating the most threat or damage. In MMOs like World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, and Elder Scrolls Online, managing aggro is a core part of PvE combat, especially in dungeons and raids. Tanks are responsible for maintaining aggro so enemies don’t attack healers or DPS. Losing aggro—also called “pulling threat”—can quickly lead to wipes, especially in high-difficulty content.

Aggro is tracked using threat meters or built-in UI indicators to show which player an enemy is targeting.

How does aggro management affect PvE gameplay?

Proper aggro control is essential for coordinated group play. Here’s how it works:

• Tanks: Use taunts and threat-generating abilities to keep mobs focused on them.
• DPS: Must manage burst damage to avoid pulling aggro unintentionally.
• Healers: Generate passive threat through healing and can pull mobs without protection.
• Boss Fights: Often include tank swap mechanics triggered by stacking aggro-based debuffs.
• In WoW, losing aggro can wipe your group on pull or mid-fight. Want clean pulls and stable threat control? Use our WoW Dungeon Services or Raid Carries and let pro tanks handle the frontlines while you focus on damage and mechanics.

References

• WoWHead: Threat and Aggro Guide
• FFXIV Wiki: Enmity & Threat Mechanics

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