Proc
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Gaming Slang
| Stands for | Programmed random occurrence (trigger of an effect) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
Proc stands for Programmed random occurrence (trigger of an effect), a gaming slang abbreviation.
Activation of a chance-based or conditional effect, such as a weapon's bonus damage, a heal on hit or a critical strike, as in "the sword procced twice." Common in MMORPGs, action RPGs and roguelikes.
Example: My ring finally procced in the boss fight and healed the whole team.
Usage notes
The backronym "programmed random occurrence" is widely repeated, but the word more likely comes from "process" or "procedure" in early game code, as used in MUDs. It works as both a noun ("proc chance") and a verb ("it procs on crits"). Theorycrafters calculate proc rates to optimize builds.
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