AoE (WoW)  

An Area of Effect, or AoE, is a spell or ability that affects multiple targets within a pre-determined radius set by the game mechanics.

What does it affect?

These effects can range from warlock DoT spells (such as Seed of Corruption) to wide area spells or warrior abilities such as Cleave. Traditionally, the primary target (also referred to as the anchor target or the focal point of the spell or effect) and those targets closest to it are the ones affected the majority of the AoE effect. Subsequent targets outside the immediate area are affected with diminishing returns as the spell or ability radiates outward from the source.

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