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'''AOE''' | '''AOE''' | ||
* Initialism for "area of effect" | * Initialism for "area of effect". | ||
'''Backdoor''' | '''Backdoor''' | ||
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'''Baron''' | '''Baron''' | ||
* The equivalent term to {{EntityIcon|Mid-Boss}} in ''League of Legends'' | * The equivalent term to {{EntityIcon|Mid-Boss}} in ''League of Legends''. | ||
'''BKB''' | '''BKB''' | ||
* Initialism for [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Black_King_Bar Black King Bar], ''Dota''<nowiki/>'s equivalent of {{ItemIcon|Unstoppable}} | * Initialism for [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Black_King_Bar Black King Bar], ''Dota''<nowiki/>'s equivalent of {{ItemIcon|Unstoppable}}. | ||
'''BM''' | '''BM''' | ||
* Initialism for "bad manners" | * Initialism for "bad manners". | ||
'''BRB''' | '''BRB''' | ||
* Initialism for "be right back" | * Initialism for "be right back". | ||
'''Burst''' | '''Burst''' | ||
* Dealing a massive amount of damage in a very short window of time | * Dealing a massive amount of damage in a very short window of time. | ||
'''Carry''' | '''Carry''' | ||
* A type of hero who scales well with Souls and therefore is able to overpower most threats in the late game | * A type of hero who scales well with Souls and therefore is able to overpower most threats in the late game. | ||
'''CC''' | '''CC''' | ||
* Initialism for "Crowd Control", referring to [[Status Effects]] that limit a hero's ability to act or move (e.g., Stuns, Silences, Slows, and Roots) | * Initialism for "Crowd Control", referring to [[Status Effects]] that limit a hero's ability to act or move (e.g., Stuns, Silences, Slows, and Roots). | ||
'''CD''' | '''CD''' | ||
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'''Creep''' | '''Creep''' | ||
* The equivalent term to {{EntityIcon|Trooper}} in ''Dota''. Rarely used to refer to {{EntityIcon|Denizen}} | * The equivalent term to {{EntityIcon|Trooper}} in ''Dota''. Rarely used to refer to {{EntityIcon|Denizen}}. | ||
'''CS''' | '''CS''' | ||
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'''Debuff Remover''' | '''Debuff Remover''' | ||
* Old name for {{ItemIcon|Dispel Magic}} | * Old name for {{ItemIcon|Dispel Magic}}. | ||
'''Deny''' | '''Deny''' | ||
* The act of shooting the soul orb of a dying enemy {{AbilityIcon|Trooper}} before the enemy can, stealing the souls for yourself | * The act of shooting the soul orb of a dying enemy {{AbilityIcon|Trooper}} before the enemy can, stealing the souls for yourself. | ||
'''DoT''' | '''DoT''' | ||
* [[Status Effects]] that deal constant damage over time | * [[Status Effects]] that deal constant damage over time . | ||
'''DPS''' | '''DPS''' | ||
* Initialism for "damage per second" | * Initialism for "damage per second". | ||
'''Feed''' | '''Feed''' | ||
* Intentionally or unintentionally giving the enemy team souls | * Intentionally or unintentionally giving the enemy team souls. | ||
'''Fountain''' | '''Fountain''' | ||
* Spawn room | * Spawn room. | ||
'''Frontliner''' | '''Frontliner''' | ||
* A type of hero who is relatively durable and seeks to disrupt enemy players | * A type of hero who is relatively durable and seeks to disrupt enemy players. | ||
'''Gank''' | '''Gank''' | ||
* Ambushing one or more enemies, usually by rotating out of your assigned lane to create a numbers advantage | * Ambushing one or more enemies, usually by rotating out of your assigned lane to create a numbers advantage. | ||
'''Hook''' | '''Hook''' | ||
* {{HeroIcon|Bebop}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Grapple Arm}}. Rarely used to refer to {{HeroIcon|Yamato}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Flying Slash}} | * {{HeroIcon|Bebop}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Grapple Arm}}. Rarely used to refer to {{HeroIcon|Yamato}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Flying Slash}}. | ||
'''Jungle''' | '''Jungle''' | ||
* The area of the map between lanes, or the act of farming {{EntityIcon|Denizen|l1=Denizens}} (neutral camps) within those areas | * The area of the map between lanes, or the act of farming {{EntityIcon|Denizen|l1=Denizens}} (neutral camps) within those areas. | ||
'''M1''' | '''M1''' | ||
* [[ | * Short for "Mouse 1", commonly referring to [[Weapon]]-based heroes/builds. | ||
'''Mid''' | '''Mid''' | ||
* {{EntityIcon|Mid-Boss}} Sometimes used to refer to blue lane | * {{EntityIcon|Mid-Boss}} Sometimes used to refer to blue lane. | ||
'''Minion''' | '''Minion''' | ||
* The equivalent term to {{EntityIcon|Trooper}} in ''League of Legends'' and ''Smite'' | * The equivalent term to {{EntityIcon|Trooper}} in ''League of Legends'' and ''Smite''. | ||
'''Patron''' | '''Patron''' | ||
* The final core objective inside the enemy base. Equivalent to the "Ancient" in ''Dota'' or "Nexus" in ''League of Legends'' | * The final core objective inside the enemy base. Equivalent to the "Ancient" in ''Dota'' or "Nexus" in ''League of Legends''. | ||
'''Power Spike''' | '''Power Spike''' | ||
* A point in the game where a hero becomes significantly stronger, due to unlocking a specific ability upgrade, item, or bonus points in their build | * A point in the game where a hero becomes significantly stronger, due to unlocking a specific ability upgrade, item, or bonus points in their build. | ||
'''Proc''' | |||
* Short for "procedure" or "programmed random occurrence", meaning an effect that has a random chance to be triggered under specific circunstances. | |||
'''Remlings''' | '''Remlings''' | ||
* {{HeroIcon|Rem}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Lil Helpers}} | * {{HeroIcon|Rem}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Lil Helpers}}. | ||
'''Skillshot''' | '''Skillshot''' | ||
* An ability that requires aiming to hit | * An ability that requires aiming to hit. | ||
'''Snowball''' | '''Snowball''' | ||
* Using an early-game advantage to gain exponential momentum, becoming highly over-leveled and dominating the rest of the match | * Using an early-game advantage to gain exponential momentum, becoming highly over-leveled and dominating the rest of the match. | ||
'''Squishy''' | '''Squishy''' | ||
* A hero with low maximum health and [[Damage Resistance|physical/spirit resistance]], making them very easy to kill quickly | * A hero with low maximum health and [[Damage Resistance|physical/spirit resistance]], making them very easy to kill quickly. | ||
'''T1 / T2''' | '''T1 / T2''' | ||
* Shorthand for objective tiers. T1 refers to {{EntityIcon|Guardian|l1=Guardians}} and T2 refers to {{EntityIcon|Walker|l1=Walkers}} | * Shorthand for objective tiers. T1 refers to {{EntityIcon|Guardian|l1=Guardians}} and T2 refers to {{EntityIcon|Walker|l1=Walkers}}. | ||
'''Throw''' | '''Throw''' | ||
* Giving advantage to the initially losing team | * Giving advantage to the initially losing team. | ||
'''Tower''' | '''Tower''' | ||
* The equivalent term to {{EntityIcon|Guardian}} in ''Dota'' | * The equivalent term to {{EntityIcon|Guardian}} in ''Dota''. | ||
'''TP''' | '''TP''' | ||
* Initialism for "Teleport", commonly used to refer to the [[Teleporter|Teleporters]] scattered across the map and {{HeroIcon|Mirage}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Traveler}} | * Initialism for "Teleport", commonly used to refer to the [[Teleporter|Teleporters]] scattered across the map and {{HeroIcon|Mirage}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Traveler}}. | ||
'''Turret''' | '''Turret''' | ||
* {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}' {{AbilityIcon|Mini Turret}}. Also the equivalent term to {{EntityIcon|Guardian}} in League of Legends | * {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}' {{AbilityIcon|Mini Turret}}. Also the equivalent term to {{EntityIcon|Guardian}} in League of Legends. | ||
'''Ult''' | '''Ult''' | ||
* Short for "Ultimate", referring to a hero's fourth ability | * Short for "Ultimate", referring to a hero's fourth ability. | ||
'''Urn / Spirit Urn''' | '''Urn / Spirit Urn''' | ||
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This page has a glossary of gameplay terms commonly used by the Deadlock community. Most of these terms have been adopted from other MOBA games.
A-Z
[edit | edit source]AOE
- Initialism for "area of effect".
Backdoor
- Attacking an objective without the attacker's troopers reaching it first.
Baron
- The equivalent term to
Mid-Boss in League of Legends.
BKB
- Initialism for Black King Bar, Dota's equivalent of
Unstoppable.
BM
- Initialism for "bad manners".
BRB
- Initialism for "be right back".
Burst
- Dealing a massive amount of damage in a very short window of time.
Carry
- A type of hero who scales well with Souls and therefore is able to overpower most threats in the late game.
CC
- Initialism for "Crowd Control", referring to Status Effects that limit a hero's ability to act or move (e.g., Stuns, Silences, Slows, and Roots).
CD
Creep
CS
- Initialism for
Counterspell. May also refer for "Creep Score." Borrowed from Dota and League of Legends, heavily used to refer to the number of 
Troopers and 
Denizens a player has killed.
Debuff Remover
- Old name for
Dispel Magic.
Deny
- The act of shooting the soul orb of a dying enemy Trooper before the enemy can, stealing the souls for yourself.
DoT
- Status Effects that deal constant damage over time .
DPS
- Initialism for "damage per second".
Feed
- Intentionally or unintentionally giving the enemy team souls.
Fountain
- Spawn room.
Frontliner
- A type of hero who is relatively durable and seeks to disrupt enemy players.
Gank
- Ambushing one or more enemies, usually by rotating out of your assigned lane to create a numbers advantage.
Hook
Bebop's 
Grapple Arm. Rarely used to refer to 
Yamato's 
Flying Slash.
Jungle
- The area of the map between lanes, or the act of farming Denizens (neutral camps) within those areas.
M1
- Short for "Mouse 1", commonly referring to Weapon-based heroes/builds.
Mid
- Mid-Boss Sometimes used to refer to blue lane.
Minion
- The equivalent term to Trooper in League of Legends and Smite.
Patron
- The final core objective inside the enemy base. Equivalent to the "Ancient" in Dota or "Nexus" in League of Legends.
Power Spike
- A point in the game where a hero becomes significantly stronger, due to unlocking a specific ability upgrade, item, or bonus points in their build.
Proc
- Short for "procedure" or "programmed random occurrence", meaning an effect that has a random chance to be triggered under specific circunstances.
Remlings
Rem's 
Lil Helpers.
Skillshot
- An ability that requires aiming to hit.
Snowball
- Using an early-game advantage to gain exponential momentum, becoming highly over-leveled and dominating the rest of the match.
Squishy
- A hero with low maximum health and physical/spirit resistance, making them very easy to kill quickly.
T1 / T2
Throw
- Giving advantage to the initially losing team.
Tower
- The equivalent term to
Guardian in Dota.
TP
- Initialism for "Teleport", commonly used to refer to the Teleporters scattered across the map and
Mirage's 
Traveler.
Turret
McGinnis' 
Mini Turret. Also the equivalent term to Guardian in League of Legends.
Ult
- Short for "Ultimate", referring to a hero's fourth ability.
Urn / Spirit Urn
- The
objective that periodically spawns and must be carried to a drop-off point on the opposite side of the map to grant souls to the carrier.
Zip
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