Area of Effect

Overview
An Area of Effect or AoE is an effect that applies to all intended targets within its range. Area of effect abilities will have a radius that determines its range of effect.

AoE Radius
In addition to having a max range, area of effect abilities also have a radius of effect. The radius of effect is a line that is drawn from the target, and all intended targets within range are hit.

Intended Targets for AoE Effects
Area of effects have intended targets. While most AoE abilities will also hit all similar targets to the primary target, some AoEs may have other intended targets.

Enemy Intended Targets
The AoE will hit the primary target, and provide it's effect to all enemies within the AoE's radius.

Ally Intended Targets
The AoE will hit the primary target, and provide it's effect to all allies within the AoE's radius.

All Intended Targets
The AoE will hit the primary target, and provide it's effect to all enemies or allies within the AoE's radius.

Types of Area of Effects
There are several different types of area of affect abilities.

Targeting AoE
The area of affect ability will strike the target, and provide it's effect to all intended targets within the AoE's radius.

Self Targeting AoE
The area of affect will activate at the location of the caster, and provide it's effect to all intended targets within the AoE's radius. Self targeting AoEs do not require a target to activate.