noun Gaming Slang

twink

· noun · gaming

A low-level character decked out in gear way above its level.

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Definitions

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A character kept at a low level on purpose but loaded with the best gear, enchants and consumables money can buy — usually to dominate low-bracket PvP.

“That level 19 twink one-shot half our team — full BoE gear and enchants on a fresh alt.”
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As a verb, to fund and gear up a low-level alt so it punches way above its bracket.

“I twinked my new rogue with heirlooms so levelling's a breeze.”
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twink In A Sentence

That level 19 twink one-shot half our team — full BoE gear and enchants on a fresh alt.
I twinked my new rogue with heirlooms so levelling's a breeze.

Origin & Usage

MMO term from EverQuest and World of Warcraft for a deliberately over-geared low-level character, often funded by a main.

People Also Ask

Why would you keep a character low level on purpose?

To stomp the low-level PvP bracket. A twink with maxed gear and enchants crushes normal players levelling through.

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