Kiting

Kiting is the skill of dealing damage while moving away from a target, so you keep hitting an enemy without letting it hit you back. It relies on weaving auto-attacks between steps — often called “attack-move” or orb-walking — to respect the brief windup of each shot.

It is the defining mechanic of marksmen, who are strong but fragile and must stay at range to survive. Good kiting turns a chasing bruiser into an easy target, especially when paired with a slow. Mastering it is one of the clearest skill markers for any ranged carry player.