Debuffing

Debuffing refers to the act of applying negative status effects to opponents in video games. These effects typically impair a character's abilities, making them less effective in combat. Common debuffs include reducing attack power, defense, speed, or accuracy. Other debuffs can cause continuous damage over time, such as poison or burn effects, or prevent certain actions, like stunning or silencing an enemy.

The purpose of debuffing is to gain a tactical advantage. By weakening an enemy, players can more easily defeat them, survive longer, or create openings for coordinated attacks with teammates. Debuffs can be applied through spells, abilities, items, or environmental effects. The duration and potency of a debuff often depend on the source and the target's resistance stats.

Countering debuffs is also a significant aspect of gameplay. Players may use items, spells, or abilities to cleanse negative effects from themselves or their allies, or to increase their resistance against specific debuffs. Understanding which debuffs are most dangerous and how to mitigate them is crucial for success in many games, particularly in player-versus-player (PvP) scenarios and challenging boss encounters.