Everything to Know About eSports Betting: Terminology

With the esports jargon library being vast, it pays to spend time learning the lingo before placing your first bet from Bangladesh. Understanding esports terminology is easier than it looks — and it can give Bangladeshi bettors a serious betting edge. This comprehensive guide unpacks the most common esports terms, from MOBA and FPS gaming jargon to key betting vocabulary, helping both new and seasoned bettors grasp the language of competitive gaming.

Common Esports & Competitive Gaming Jargon for Bangladeshi Players

• Esports: Professional competitive video gaming. Popular titles include CS: GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive), League of Legends (LoL), and Dota 2 (Defense of the Ancients 2).
• Zoning: Controlling areas of the map by aggressively denying opponents entry, creating tactical advantages.
• Assist: A teammate's contribution to a kill, recognized for player performance metrics.
• Backdoor: An unexpected attack from behind the enemy, often exploiting a lapse in attention.
• Bots: Computer-controlled characters used for practice or filling empty player slots.
• Random Number Generator (RNG): The system that ensures unpredictable game outcomes, common in many esports titles.
• Camp: Holding a specific advantageous position on the map to gain an edge.
• Combo: A sequence of attacks that is difficult for an opponent to counter.
• Circuit: A series of tournaments that make up a competitive season.
• Carry: A player or character who becomes very powerful later in the game, capable of leading the team to victory.
• Buff: A temporary enhancement that improves a character's abilities or stats.
• Deny: Preventing an opponent from gaining an advantage, like denying them experience or resources.
• Betting Edge: An advantage in betting derived from superior knowledge or strategy.
• Bait: A tactic to lure an opponent into a disadvantageous position.
• KDA Ratio: Kills/Deaths/Assists ratio, a key metric for player performance in many games.
• Noob: An informal term for a beginner or inexperienced player.
• Gank: A surprise attack, often by multiple players, targeting a single opponent.
• Glass Cannon: A character focused on high damage output, but with weak defenses.
• Developer: The company that created the game.
• Objective: Key targets within a game that provide strategic advantages upon completion.
• Kiting: Attacking an opponent while maintaining distance, often while keping them at bay.
• Babysit: Providing support and protection to a less experienced teammate.
• Jungling: A role focused on gaining resources from neutral monsters in the game map, a key strategy in MOBA games.
• Build: The selection of items and upgrades a player chooses for their character.
• Clan: A group of players who consistently team up for multiplayer games.
• Coach: A strategist who guides a team, focusing on tactics and opponent analysis.
• Poke: Dealing small amounts of damage from a distance to wear down an opponent.

MOBA games terminology

While many MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) games are available today (as of 2022), Dota 2 and League of Legends are undoubtedly the most popular and most played in this genre. Thus, it pays to look at these two.

• MOBA games like League of Legends, Dota 2, and Heroes of the Storm dominate the esports landscape and betting markets. Understanding their jargon is essential for successful wagering.
• Tanky: Characters with strong armor and health, capable of absorbing heavy damage.
• Squishy: Fragile yet high-damage characters (e.g., assassins or marksmen) who must avoid direct combat.
• Feeder: A player who repeatedly dies, inadvertently helping the opposing team gain an advantage.
• AoE (Area of Effect): Skills that affect multiple opponents within a specific area — crucial in crowd control.
• Pushing: Advancing minions or creeps toward the enemy base to destroy objectives like towers or inhibitors.
• DoT (Damage Over Time): Effects that continuously damage an opponent, such as poison or burn.
• Ultimate: The most powerful ability of a character, often a game-changing move.
• Farming: Killing minions or monsters to earn gold and experience.
• First Blood: The first kill of a match, usually granting bonus gold or advantage.
• FF (Forfeit): When a team surrenders mid-match.
• AA (Auto Attack): The character’s basic attack, executed automatically without abilities.

The jargon of FPS games

TGames like CS: GO, Call of Duty (CoD), and Overwatch are central to esports and betting markets. Their terms are essential for bettors analyzing match statistics and prop bets.

• Eco Round: A round where a team saves money after several losses, buying minimal equipment.
• Lit: A player who has taken damage in the current round.
• Molly: A Molotov cocktail or incendiary grenade used to block areas or control movement.
• Kobe: Eliminating an opponent with a long-distance grenade throw.
• Anti-Eco Round: When a well-equipped team faces a low-economy opponent to maximize profit per kill.
• Boosting: Two or more players cooperate to gain higher ground or a tactical map advantage.
• Rotations: Moving between map zones to attack or defend strategically.
• Top Fragger: The player with the most kills or highest points in a match.
• Shot Caller: The in-game leader responsible for tactics, positioning, and communication.
• Nemesis: A recurring opponent who repeatedly defeats the same player.

Key Esports Genres Explained

Understanding different esports types to bet on, which helps bettors identify game mechanics and betting opportunities:

• MMORPG: Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (e.g., World of Warcraft)
• RPG: Role-Playing Game — where players evolve characters through stats and abilities
• TBS: Turn-Based Strategy — tactical, turn-by-turn gameplay like Chess or Civilization
• RTS: Real-Time Strategy — fast-paced strategy titles like StarCraft and Age of Empires
• FPS: First-Person Shooter — action viewed through the player’s perspective (CS: GO, CoD)
• TPS: Third-Person Shooter — camera follows the player externally (Tomb Raider, Resident Evil)
• MOBA: Multiplayer Online Battle Arena — team-based objective play (LoL, Dota 2)
• TCG/CCG: Trading or Collectible Card Games like Hearthstone or Magic: The Gathering

Final Words: Mastering Esports Terminology for Smarter Betting

Mastering esports lingo isn’t just about sounding like a gamer — it’s a way to make more informed betting decisions. Whether you're betting on League of Legends, Valorant, or CS: GO, understanding in-game mechanics and common esports terms will sharpen your analytical edge.

Esports language evolves constantly, and staying updated helps you interpret stats, strategies, and outcomes more accurately. Revisit this esports betting glossary regularly to stay fluent in the ever-changing world of competitive gaming.