BUILD

What Does BUILD Mean in a Text?

BUILD means Arrangement of Items, Skills, Etc. in an online gaming context.

In gaming, BUILD refers to the specific arrangement of items, skills, etc., selected by a player to best equip a character for the tasks expected to be encountered at a certain stage of a game. The chosen BUILD will normally be based on the character's specific features, as well as the player's style of play.

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meaning of BUILD

"Arrangement of Items, Skills, Etc."

Summary of Key Points

"Arrangement of Items, Skills, Etc." is the most common definition for BUILD on online gaming forums.
BUILD
Definition:Arrangement of Items, Skills, Etc.
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of BUILD in Sentences

Here is an example of BUILD being used in an online conversation:
  • Ray: What BUILD are you going to use for the next level?
  • Julie: I'm not sure. I don't know whether to focus on combat or signs.

Example of BUILD Used in a Text

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