area of effect
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the range or radius of an action or ability that affects multiple targets within a specified area in video games or role-playing games
Area of effect (AoE) refers to a game mechanic where an ability, attack, or spell affects a specific area rather than just a single target. In role-playing games (RPGs) and strategy games, AoE abilities can impact multiple enemies, allies, or objects within a defined space. For example, a fireball spell in a game might cause damage to all enemies within a certain radius, rather than just one. AoE effects can be used for both offensive and defensive purposes, such as healing multiple allies or harming multiple enemies at once.
- The wizard's fireball spell has a large area of effect, damaging all the enemies in the area.
- His attack created a powerful AoE, taking out several monsters at once.
- The game's new update introduced more abilities with a larger area of effect.
- The healer used an AoE spell to restore health to the entire group.
- Be careful when you cast that ability, it has an area of effect that could hit your teammates.