Gaming
backline
What does backline mean?
Your supports and ranged DPS positioned safely behind the frontline. They do the work from distance but fold the second someone gets in their face.
"Their backline is way too far forward, let's flank and collapse on it."
Origin
Hero shooter and MOBA positioning term for the rear, ranged line of a team.
Frequently asked questions
What does "backline" mean in gaming?
It refers to the heroes sitting behind the tanks — deadly at range but vulnerable up close.
How do you use "backline" in a sentence?
"Focus their backline; their carries fold if you get on top of them."
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