Front-to-Back
A defensive fight shape with damage running from frontline to backline in order.
Front-to-back describes a team fighting in formation — tanks and fighters absorbing damage at the front, mages and marksmen dealing damage from safety behind them — as opposed to being dove or split apart. It's the standard defensive shape a protect-the-carry comp wants to hold, since it forces the enemy to fight through the frontline before reaching the real damage dealers. Dive comps exist specifically to break this shape by skipping the frontline entirely.
Related terms
DiveJumping past the frontline directly onto an enemy backline target.PeelProtecting a teammate from divers using CC, shields, or your own body.TankHigh-HP frontline hero built to absorb damage and disrupt fights with CC.EngageInitiating a fight, usually via CC or a dive skill from a tank or assassin.