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Glass cannon

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A character or unit with strong offensive power but weak defensive capabilities.

    "Deep elves die easier than most other races - glass cannons to an extreme extent."

Etymology

From the fact that they are powerful (similar to a cannon) yet are easily breakable (similar to glass).

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