A Guide to Video Game Lingo 8

1. Splash Damage (noun) - also known as radius damage; damage taken by players or objects in the area surrounding a point of weapon impact, most commonly by explosive or magic damage.

"If you blow up the barrel you can take out all three with the splash damage."

2. Strafing (verb) - to move a character from side to side while facing an opponent in order to dodge incoming fire and return fire effectively.

"Don't just stand still and take aim. Try strafing."

3. Knockback (noun) - also known as punting; an effect whereby an enemy is lifted off the ground and/or pushed away a certain distance

"I'm dying over here. Get this mob off of me with your knockback ability."