Originally posted by ShadowFyre1. The definition of tanking something means that it does not damage at all. You can't "pretty much tank it". You either tank it, or you don't.
So? He still pretty much tanked it, it mainly just did superficial damage. It was pretty clear that BlackBolt could scream until his voice was hoarse and Thanks would still be able to continue fighting
2. Maximus outright said that the machine had drawn a massive amount of power away from boltagon. He was weakened.