- For the warrior ability, see
[Taunt]. For the hunter pet ability, see
[Taunt].

A taunt is an effect or ability that forces mobs to focus on the caster for a short time, regardless of threat levels. Most taunt abilities also increase threat generation while they're active. All classes with a tank specialization have a taunt.
List[]
Death knight:
[Dark Command]. For Blood death knights,
[Death Grip] also has a taunt effect.
Demon hunter:
[Torment].
Druid:
[Growl]. Only usable in
[Bear Form].
Hunter:
[Growl]. Used by the hunter's pet.
Monk:
[Provoke].
Paladin:
[Hand of Reckoning].
Warrior:
[Taunt].
Warlock:
[Torment]. Used by the warlock's Voidwalker minion.
Focused Assault[]

A training dummy with Focused Assault
Players cannot be taunted. However, each tank specialization has a PvP talent that replaces their taunt ability with a group PvP-oriented version. The replacement ability applies a debuff called Focused Assault, which puts red crosshairs on the target and increases damage taken, gaining a stack for each unique player that attacks the target.
In essence, Focused Assault is a reverse taunt: Instead of causing an enemy to attack the caster, it incentivizes the caster's allies to attack a specific enemy.
Focused Assault PvP talents include the following: