What Is Kiting?
6.3BRAINROT SCOREKiting Attacking an enemy while continuously retreating to keep distance, forcing them to chase without ever landing a hit — a core ranged-combat tactic named for how it looks like flying a kite on a string.
Origin:Named for the visual resemblance to controlling a kite on a line, a foundational tactic in MMOs and MOBAs for ranged characters kept safe from melee attackers by constant repositioning.
First Seen:1999
Peak Era:2004-2026 (MMO/MOBA Ranged Combat Era)
Aura Impact:+15 Aura (Perfect Kiting That Never Takes a Hit) / -10 Aura (Getting Caught Mid-Kite)
EXAMPLE USAGE
"He kited that boss around the whole arena without taking a single hit, flawless positioning."
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