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Area of Effect (or AOE) is a term used in many games to describe attacks, and sometimes beneficial effects, that can affect multiple targets within a specified area.

In a role-playing game a fireball spell will, for example, deal damage to anyone within a certain range of where it strikes (those in its area of effect). In most first-person shooters and tactical strategy games grenades, rockets and other explosive weapons have an area of effect that will damage anyone close to where they strike.

Area of effect is not just limited to simulate the effect of explosions though. For example, a powerful healing spell can affect anyone within a certain range of the caster (often only if they are a member of the caster's party). Many games also have what is sometimes referred to as "aura" abilities that will affect anyone in the area around the person with the ability. For example, many strategy games have hero- or officer-type units that can improve morale and combat performance of friendly units when they are near.

It also increases strategy, especially in TBS games. The player will then have to place their units to avoid the devastating effects of an AoE while also choosing when packing their units together could open up more gains then the damage they will receive.

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