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Gaming Slang
HoT
· noun · gaming
Healing over time, a heal that ticks you back up gradually instead of all at once.
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A heal that drips. Slap a HoT on someone and they regen health in ticks over a few seconds, no need to keep casting. Healer's best friend for keeping the team topped while you handle the next thing.
“Keep your HoTs rolling on the tank and you can afford to look away for a second.”
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The proactive heal. HoTs are about pre-loading the team before damage lands, not scrambling to react after.
“I blanket the group with HoTs before the boss does its big swing.”
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HoT In A Sentence
Keep your HoTs rolling on the tank and you can afford to look away for a second.
I blanket the group with HoTs before the boss does its big swing.
Origin & Usage
Standard MMO mechanic shorthand; the counterpart to DoT (damage over time).
People Also Ask
What's the difference between HoT and DoT?
A HoT heals you in ticks over time; a DoT damages an enemy in ticks over time. Same mechanic, opposite ends.
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