Think tanking is just standing there and soaking damage? Wrong. In this Marvel Rivals Vanguard Guide, I’ll break down exactly why most players suck at tanking—and how you can fix it.
We’ll cover everything that separates a target from a true Vanguard leader:
✅ How to make space and control the battlefield
✅ The hidden art of attention management
✅ Peeling like a pro to protect your supports
✅ Mastering tempo control and forcing fights on your terms
✅ The biggest mistakes tanks make (and how to avoid them)
Whether you’re new to Marvel Rivals or trying to climb ranked this season, this masterclass will give you the tools to dominate as a tank and carry games from the front line.
If you enjoy the video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share—it really helps more players learn how to tank properly and grow the community.
If you want to climb faster, improve your matchups, and dominate your games, this is the video for you.
📌 Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:49 What Is Tanking
Making Space
1:31 The Tank’s #1 Job
1:56 What Does “Making Space” Actually Mean?
2:40 How Tanks Make Space
3:22 Aggressive Engagements / Dive Pressure
3:39 Frontline Control / Zone Denial
4:09 Choke Point Control
4:37 Breaking Enemy Formations
4:56 Zone Threatening / Psychological Pressure
6:36 Why Making Space Matters
9:09 Common Mistake in Making Space
10:31 Managing Attention – The Hidden Key to Great Tanking
11:12 Why Attention Management Matters
12:03 How Tanks Manage Attention
13:15 When to Take vs. Redirect Attention
14:01 The Power of Peeling
14:28 What is Peeling
14:55 Why Peeling Matters
15:26 When to Peel
16:20 Counter-Diving – Turning Defense into Offense
17:09 Common Peeling Mistakes
18:51 Controlling the Tempo of Battle
19:21 Why Forcing Fights Matters
19:54 The Art of Forcing Fights
20:45 Passive Tanks Wait. Game-Changing Tanks Act
21:02 Common Mistakes When Forcing Fights
23:36 Outro
Music
Delfino Plaza – Super Mario Sunshine
Bianco Hills – Super Mario Sunshine
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