Gaming
add
What does add mean?
An additional mob that enters an encounter, on top of the main target. Adds spawn during boss fights or wander in from nearby, and if nobody picks them up they wreck the healer.
"Tank, grab the adds, they're eating the casters alive."
Origin
Short for 'additional' (mob/monster), from MMO and raid encounter design.
Frequently asked questions
What does "add" mean in gaming?
An "add" is an extra enemy that joins a fight you're already in, on top of the ones you're fighting.
How do you use "add" in a sentence?
"Watch the adds — two more just spawned behind the boss."
What does it mean to "add" as a verb in games?
It means additional enemies are entering the fight, increasing the pressure on your team.
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