raidehanke

Raidehanke is a term used in online gaming culture to describe a structured approach to organizing raid groups in multiplayer online games. In community guides and wikis, raidehanke refers to a formalized workflow that covers planning, communication, role assignment, and loot handling during raid encounters.

Origins and usage: The term combines “raid” with a suffix that evokes Germanic naming tradition, and it appears mainly in fan-created content rather than official game documentation. Definitions vary, but most describe raidehanke as a framework rather than a fixed rule set. It is commonly discussed in the context of guild raiding and progression planning.

Typical components include: pre-raid planning with goal definitions and encounter strategies; clear role delineation for leaders, tanks, healers, and damage dealers; in-raid callouts and marker usage to coordinate movements; and loot distribution practices such as designated loot rules or DKP-like systems. The model emphasizes communication discipline, rehearsal, and adaptation to boss mechanics.

Reception and scope: Raidehanke is discussed primarily in online forums and wikis focused on raid progression. It is one of several informal coordination methods used by guilds to improve raid efficiency, and it is not standardized across games or communities. As a concept, it serves as a reference point for organizing raids and sharing best practices among players.