Gaming
poking
What does poking mean?
Taking pot-shots to whittle an enemy down or bait info without actually pushing. You're poking to force them to use heals and plates, not to win the fight outright.
"Don't full-send — just keep poking them so they burn through their plates."
Frequently asked questions
What does poking mean in gaming?
Poking means chipping away at an enemy's health from range without fully committing to a proper fight.
How do you use poking in a sentence?
"Stop trading blows and just keep poking him with abilities until he has to back off."
Why do players poke in MOBAs?
Poking lets you wear an opponent down safely, forcing them to retreat or heal before any real engagement begins.
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