glass cannon

== English == === Etymology === From the fact that they are powerful (similar to a cannon) yet are easily breakable (similar to glass). === Noun === glass cannon (plural glass cannons) (especially roleplaying games, board games, video games) A character or unit with strong offensive power but weak defensive capabilities. For more quotations using this term, see Citations:glass cannon. ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “gaming”): tank