Channel tank

Channel tanking is when a Monk moves into the front line to gain increased benefit from the spell Channeling. Most monks use Channeling as energy management in Heroes' Ascent. The more foes around the monk, the more energy they will get back from Channeling.

This is generally a very effective form of energy management although it does increase the danger the monk may face. In HA, however, most teams are mixed well in with their foes, so that the distinction between front and backline refers only the role a person plays in their party and not their actual position on the field.

The term is perhaps poorly named, having led many inexperienced players to believe that the player is literally to "tank" an enemy in order to maintain their energy gain. Only in very rare cases (or when using a skill appropriate to the threat, such as Shield of Deflection against a warrior) is this advisable. Kiting is still better than standing and taking the damage.