Guild Wars 2

So it’s my understanding that the aggro mechanics have some basis in toughness and that more means it’s more likely you’ll be attacked. I’m curious then how much toughness the minions have.

Really? Iv never noticed that. You sure thats not just some rumor that holds no bases what so ever?

It could be, but I’ve heard it enough and it’s listed on the wiki as part of the calculation. I don’t know how big of a part it plays however.

Threat calculations vary from mob to mob, but in general, they target those with high armor, low health, and high damage. This is why Guardians can actually hold aggro so well, but it also explains why the Bone Fiend almost never escapes aggro (high armor, high damage, low health minion).

Toughness is included in the aggro tables, however it is the lowest priority of them all, which means aggro rarely comes down to toughness when calculating. Proximity and damage are much more effective ways to control aggro.