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Tank

A towering engine of destruction that roars with rage and crushes all who stand in its path.

The Tank is a gigantic, muscular infected that has the ability to swipe at survivors, knocking them off their feet and incapacitating them; he can also throw rocks, cars, and other debris at the survivors. The Tank is the most durable of all the special infected, and requires the full support of all survivors to be killed. The Tank appears rarely, usually during crescendo events or finales.

Role
Special Infected / Boss
Affiliation
The Infected Horde
First Appears
Left 4 Dead (2008)
Status
Active Threat
Weakness
Explosives and concentrated fire to the head
Behavior
Aggressive, throws objects, emits a roar

Lore & Background

The Tank is one of five special infected in Left 4 Dead, voiced by Fred Tatasciore. It is a gigantic, muscular infected that has the ability to swipe at survivors, knocking them off their feet and incapacitating them; he can also throw rocks, cars, and other debris at the survivors. The Tank is the most durable of all the special infected, and requires the full support of all survivors to be killed. The Tank appears rarely, usually during crescendo events or finales.

In Their Own Story

The ground shook before he even saw it, a rhythmic thud that vibrated through the soles of his boots. Then came the roar—a sound that wasn't human, but something deeper, like tectonic plates grinding together. From the fog of the abandoned highway, a silhouette emerged, towering over the rusted cars. It didn't walk; it lumbered with terrifying speed, muscles rippling under grey, scarred skin. With a scowl of pure hatred, the giant grabbed a discarded motorcycle and hurled it like a pebble. The survivors scattered, but the Tank was already closing in, its massive fists raised to deliver a blow that would end them all.

Reader's Guide

The Tank is a gigantic, muscular infected that has the ability to swipe at survivors, knocking them off their feet and incapacitating them; he can also throw rocks, cars, and other debris at the survivors. The Tank is the most durable of all the special infected, and requires the full support of all survivors to be killed. The Tank appears rarely, usually during crescendo events or finales. The Tank is voiced by Fred Tatasciore.

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