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one-shot

What does one-shot mean?

A callout meaning an enemy is on critical health, one clean hit away from being knocked or killed. You shout it so your squad commits and closes the kill before they heal or plate up.

""Push him, he's one-shot!" — and the whole squad swarmed before he could pop a shield."

Frequently asked questions

What does "one-shot" mean?
It describes an enemy who's one hit from going down — a cue to finish them off.
How do you use "one-shot" in a sentence?
"He's one-shot, just tag him and we win the fight."
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