What Is A Buff

In computer games, a buff often refers to a bonus given to a game character that extends their ability. A buff is usually gained from an in-game item, another player’s ability, or a spell. For example, in the MMORPG game EverQuest, a popular buff is the SoW (Spirit of Wolf), which increases the movement speed of your character.

The opposite of a buff is a debuff, which decreases a character’s attributes or abilities. For example, a mana debuff may reduce the character’s overall mana, preventing them from casting as many spells.

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