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| − | To [[kite]] means to run away with the aim of avoiding damage. |
+ | To [[kite]] means to run away with the aim of avoiding damage. Kiting is not to be confused with simply running - those fleeing from battle and not contributing are not kiting. |
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| − | The term may orgiginate with the acronym KIT, meaning 'killed in transit', although it is now frequently associated with the concept of a kite with an object trailing behind you on a line (in this case a [[mob]] being the kite, whilst the line takes the form of a ranged or magical attack). The term is a carryover from the terminology of other [[MMORPG]]s. 'Kiting' in these other games describe hit and run tactics; it has since evolved to the current Guild Wars behavior of 'act and run'. |
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==Effective Kiting== |
==Effective Kiting== |
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| − | Effective kiting is dependent on skill recognition as well as recognition of profession limitations. Against warriors, spellcasters can be expected to |
+ | Effective kiting is dependent on skill recognition as well as recognition of profession limitations. Against warriors, spellcasters can be expected to kite. However, a more effective means of kiting would be to sidestep (strafe) just outside the range of the weapon, as fleeing is a special designation that increase the likelihood of critical hits. |
In addition, effective kiting also requires recognition of the ranges of skills appearing in the skill monitor and the requisite actions to avoid the range of effects, such as the range of [[PBAoE]] skills and skills like [[Earthquake]] and [[Chain Lightning]]. |
In addition, effective kiting also requires recognition of the ranges of skills appearing in the skill monitor and the requisite actions to avoid the range of effects, such as the range of [[PBAoE]] skills and skills like [[Earthquake]] and [[Chain Lightning]]. |
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 9 August 2007
To kite means to run away with the aim of avoiding damage. Kiting is not to be confused with simply running - those fleeing from battle and not contributing are not kiting.
Effective Kiting
Effective kiting is dependent on skill recognition as well as recognition of profession limitations. Against warriors, spellcasters can be expected to kite. However, a more effective means of kiting would be to sidestep (strafe) just outside the range of the weapon, as fleeing is a special designation that increase the likelihood of critical hits.
In addition, effective kiting also requires recognition of the ranges of skills appearing in the skill monitor and the requisite actions to avoid the range of effects, such as the range of PBAoE skills and skills like Earthquake and Chain Lightning.