What does it mean – Automatic Aggro?

Automatic Aggro refers to a game mechanic in World of Warcraft where a player or NPC instantly generates threat from enemies without performing direct actions, typically triggered by proximity, passive abilities, or opening pulls. This mechanic is most relevant for tanks or players using threat-enhancing abilities, ensuring that enemies focus on them at the start of combat.

In WoW, proximity aggro occurs when a player moves within a mob's detection range, automatically drawing attention even before attacking. Tanks like Warriors, Paladins, or Death Knights also benefit from passive threat generation through auras or buffs, making it easier to gain initial aggro. Certain encounters also spawn adds that fixate on specific roles regardless of active threat generation—this too is considered a form of automatic aggro.

Understanding how automatic aggro works is essential for dungeon pulls, raid add control, and PvE positioning, especially for tanks managing multiple targets or coordinating group movement.

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