Ganking
Ganking is a term used in competitive online games to describe a coordinated surprise attack on an opponent, usually when the target is isolated or out of position. The concept is most associated with multiplayer online battle arena games, but it also appears in open-world PvP and some role-playing or shooter titles. The core idea is to overwhelm a target with more players than they can safely handle, often resulting in a quick kill and a shift in lane or map pressure.
In practice, ganks typically involve one or more players who roam from a side lane or jungle
The primary objective of ganking is to gain map advantage: securing a kill, denying experience and gold,
Variations of ganking occur in open-world PvP and MMORPG settings, where groups target players in contested