Kiting

What does Kiting mean in gaming?

Dodging attacks while on the move

In gaming lingo, ‘Kiting’ is a tactical strategy used by a player. This refers to the act of a player staying just out of reach of the enemy units that are chasing them. It’s like the player is holding a kite on a string, always keeping it at a distance.

By doing this, the player ensures that the enemy units are unable to attack them. They stay just far enough to be out of the attack range but close enough to keep the enemy units following them.

This tactic is often used to manipulate the enemy’s movement or to lead them into a trap. The idea is to control the situation without getting directly involved in combat. ‘Kiting’ is a smart way to use space and distance to a player’s advantage.

Example for using ‘Kiting’ in a conversation

Hey, did you see that video of the game last night?

Yeah, it was crazy! Did you notice how the player was kiting the enemies?

Totally! They were so skilled at staying out of range and avoiding attacks.

I know, it’s like they were pulling a kite on a string, always just out of reach.