Gaming
comp
What does comp mean?
The combination of champions, heroes or units your team has picked, judged as a whole. A good comp has the right mix of damage, frontline and utility — the pieces work together, not just individually.
"Our comp has no frontline, we're getting dived every fight."
Origin
Short for 'composition'. Common across MOBAs, hero shooters and auto-battlers.
Frequently asked questions
What does comp mean in gaming?
Comp is the exact set of characters a team is running, in other words the lineup.
How do you use comp in a sentence?
"Their comp is all aggro picks, so expect them to rush."
What is comp short for?
It's short for composition, as in team composition.
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