Tankskip

Tankskip is a niche term used primarily in online gaming and speedrunning communities to describe a technique or outcome that allows players to bypass a tank-related obstacle or encounter. The term is not standardized and does not refer to a single mechanic; its meaning depends on the game and community. In speedrunning discussions, tankskip commonly denotes methods to avoid engaging a tank unit or tank vehicle that would otherwise slow or halt progress, often by exploiting game geometry, clipping glitches, or taking an alternate path through the level. In strategy or real-time tactical contexts, it may be used informally to refer to bypassing a tank engagement through tactical routing, rather than a formal in-game action.

Typical elements associated with tankskip include knowledge of level geometry, precise movement, and timing to trigger an alternate route or to skip cutscenes that introduce a tank encounter. Because it hinges on glitches or route optimization, tankskip is usually discussed in community guides, forums, and video demonstrations rather than official documentation.

Variations in naming (tank skip, tankskip, or Tank Skip) reflect community-driven conventions rather than standardized terminology. As such, descriptions of tankskip are highly context-dependent, and readers are advised to consult game-specific resources to determine how the term is used in that title.