Afterhealing

Afterhealing refers to a mechanic found in some video games, particularly those with role-playing or combat elements. It describes any form of healing or restorative effect that occurs after a specific action or condition has been met, rather than being applied instantaneously or as a continuous buff. This can manifest in several ways.

One common form of afterhealing is a delayed heal. This is where a character or target receives a healing spell or item, but the full effect is not applied immediately. Instead, a portion of the healing is applied over a short duration, often in several ticks. This can create strategic opportunities, as players might anticipate the delayed healing to help them survive a burst of damage or to manage their health more effectively over time.

Another interpretation of afterhealing involves healing that is triggered by a specific event. For example, a character might gain a significant health regeneration buff after successfully dodging an attack, or a group might receive a burst of healing after defeating an enemy. These types of afterhealing often reward proactive play or successful execution of certain combat maneuvers. The concept emphasizes the reactive and sometimes conditional nature of recovery within a game's systems.