FFXIV Tank Basics – Aggro and Mitigation

Final Fantasy XIV · Game · Last updated Mar 5, 2026

Overview

Tanks hold enemy attention and mitigate damage. We cover stance, positioning, and cooldown use.

Aggro

Tank stance and how to keep enemies on you; we note when to turn it off.

Mitigation

Defensive cooldowns and when to use them in pulls and bosses.

Pull Size

How many packs to pull and how to communicate with your party.

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