one-shotted

Killed in one

One-shotted means killed or defeated with a single attack, used in gaming when a player or enemy is eliminated in one hit rather than requiring sustained damage: I got one-shotted by that boss, The sniper one-shotted me from across the map.

The term emphasizes either overwhelming power or frustrating vulnerability, depending on which end you're on.

gaming

killed

Caused to die

damage · overpowered · raid · MMO · RPG · DPS · noob · enemy · mob · dungeon

achievement

nailed

Secured with fasteners

succeeded · mastered · accomplished · crushed · smashed · executed · delivered · completed · finished · attempt

photography

captured

Taken by force

moment · snapshot · shutter · frame · exposure · timing · lucky · decisive · unrepeatable · natural

Opposites
combat duration/effort

one-shottedwar of attrition

Prolonged conflict draining both sides

chipped away · death by a thousand cuts · grinding down · back-and-forth · went the distance

survivability/resilience

one-shottedtanked

Failed utterly, collapsed

soaked · survived · shrugged off · absorbed · brushed off

power disparity

one-shottedskill-based

Dependent on acquired abilities

outplayed · level playing field

Family

one, shot, one-shot, shots, shooting, shoot, shooter, once

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Used worldwide · Negative · Rated PG