noun, verb Gaming Slang

crit

· noun, verb · gaming

A critical hit that lands for way more damage than normal.

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Definitions

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A critical strike. A randomised chance for an attack or spell to deal bonus damage, usually double. Building 'crit chance' and 'crit damage' is half of theorycrafting.

“That crit hit for nine thousand, the boss basically melted.”
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Used as a verb for the moment an attack lands a critical.

“If your opener crits you can burst him down before he even reacts.”
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crit In A Sentence

That crit hit for nine thousand, the boss basically melted.
If your opener crits you can burst him down before he even reacts.

Origin & Usage

Shortening of 'critical hit', a mechanic dating back to tabletop RPGs and carried into video game combat systems.

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