raid wipe
/reɪd waɪp/
CommonWhen every member of a raid or group dies, ending the attempt and forcing a reset.
The word 'wipe' in gaming specifically implies a full group death. A single death is not a wipe. The term carries a sense of shared failure and the need to regroup.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | raid wipe on the very first pull. someone aggro'd the whole room | The group died immediately because a player accidentally pulled every enemy at once. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | 7 wipes on the same boss tonight. we're getting closer though | The group failed the encounter seven times but is making progress. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | that presentation was a raid wipe. nobody knew what was happening and the client left early | The meeting was a total disaster with complete collective failure. | x, 2023 |
| 04 | wipe it and reset, healer is out of mana and we're at 40% | The group should intentionally die and restart since the attempt is unsalvageable. | reddit, 2023 |
Use it when
- The entire group died during a raid or dungeon encounter.
- Describing a total team failure in a group game context.
- Metaphorically, when a group project or plan collapses completely.
- When a team pulls trash before the group is ready and everyone dies.
Do not use it when
- Only one person died.
- The group cleared the encounter successfully.
Variations and related forms
Raid wipe vs DPS check
raid wipe
Raid wipe is the outcome: everyone is dead, attempt is over.
VS
dps-check
DPS check is one specific mechanic that can cause a wipe if you fail it.
Origin and context
The term 'wipe' in the context of total party kills became standard in MMO raid culture. 'Raid wipe' makes the group context explicit. Popularized through World of Warcraft and similar games in the mid-2000s.
- First seen
- 2000s
- Confidence
- medium
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