Gaming
buyback
What does buyback mean?
Die at the wrong moment and you can dump a chunk of gold to teleport back to life immediately rather than sitting dead for 60-plus seconds. Wins games when you buy back to defend the throne — loses them when you waste it early.
""He's got buyback, so even if we kill him he's straight back on the high ground.""
Origin
Dota 2; the in-game mechanic to repurchase your hero on death.
Frequently asked questions
Why not just always buy back?
It costs a lot of gold and puts your respawn timer and future buyback on a penalty. Burn it at the wrong time and you're broke and exposed.
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