Gaming
baron
What does baron mean?
Baron Nashor — the major objective in the river pit. Kill it and your whole team gets a buff that empowers minions and supercharges your push. Taking Baron is usually the setup for ending the game.
"We've got Baron up next minute — let's force a pick and take it."
Origin
Named Baron Nashor in League of Legends — an anagram of Roshan, Dota's equivalent objective.
Frequently asked questions
What does "baron" mean in League of Legends?
It's the big neutral monster that hands your team a game-swinging buff when you kill it.
How do you use "baron" in a sentence?
"They're all bot — let's sneak baron while we can."
Where does "baron" come from?
It's short for Baron Nashor, the powerful neutral objective monster in the game League of Legends.
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