killstreaks
Unbroken elimination chains
Killstreaks are consecutive kills in video games achieved without dying, typically rewarded with special abilities, weapons, or bonuses.
The term originated in first-person shooters like Call of Duty, where reaching certain thresholds unlocks tactical advantages: I got a five killstreak and called in an airstrike.
The concept has spread to other competitive games and gaming culture generally.
Involving multiple participants
- respawnReappear after dying digitally
- headshotShoulders-up photograph
- fragsGaming kills, slang
- dominationSupreme authority held
loadout · perks · prestige · powerup · tactical · fps · esports · clan
Linked segments forming length
- spreeBrief excessive episode
- successionFollowing in order
- seriesOrdered set of related items
- unbrokenNot damaged or interrupted
row · run · string · tally · rampage · unstoppable · godlike · fury
Crewless aircraft
- airstrikeAircraft-delivered military attack
- helicopterRotary-wing aircraft
- nukeAtomic weapon, casually
- droneUnmanned flying machine
turret · gunship · VTOL · predator · juggernaut · emp · radar · sentry
Accuracy of measurement
- masteryComplete skill or control
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- aimPurpose or direction
tracking · positioning · timing · consistency · clutch · proficiency · expertise · dexterity
multiplayer
Involving multiple participants
domination · loadout · perks · prestige · powerup · tactical · fps · esports · clan · n00b
chain
Linked segments forming length
- spreeBrief excessive episode
- successionFollowing in order
- seriesOrdered set of related items
unbroken · row · run · string · tally · rampage · unstoppable · godlike · fury
UAV
Crewless aircraft
- airstrikeAircraft-delivered military attack
- helicopterRotary-wing aircraft
- nukeAtomic weapon, casually
drone · turret · gunship · VTOL · predator · juggernaut · emp · radar · sentry · harrier
precision
Accuracy of measurement
aim · tracking · positioning · timing · consistency · clutch · proficiency · expertise · dexterity · finesse
- horde modewaves, survival mode, endless mode, holdout, onslaught
- FPS skillsaiming, headshot, headshots, recoil control, strafing