one-hit kill
The term "one-hit kill" is commonly used in gaming to describe an attack that can defeat an opponent with a single strike.
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Definition
B2Video Games
(gaming, informal)An attack that defeats an opponent with a single hit.
Example
- Using the special sword, he managed a one-hit kill on the boss.
- That spell is so powerful it can result in a one-hit kill.
B2Tabletop Role-Playing Games
(gaming, informal)A move or ability that instantly eliminates an enemy in one action.
Example
- The dragon's breath attack is a one-hit kill for most characters.
- He rolled a critical hit, resulting in a one-hit kill.
C1Martial Arts
(technical)A technique that can incapacitate or defeat an opponent with a single blow.
Example
- The master demonstrated a one-hit kill technique during the seminar.
- Achieving a one-hit kill requires years of training and precision.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "one-hit kill":
double killone-hit wonderkill zonekill stealking hithit and runone-two punch