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Kiting

Leading an enemy around while attacking it from range, staying just out of its reach, like a kite on a string. A staple tactic of ranged characters in MMORPGs and action RPGs.

Leading an enemy around while attacking it from range, staying just out of its reach, like a kite on a string. A staple tactic of ranged characters in MMORPGs and action RPGs.

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What does "Kiting" mean?
Leading an enemy around while attacking it from range, staying just out of its reach, like a kite on a string. A staple tactic of ranged characters in MMORPGs and action RPGs.

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