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A '''buff''' is generally a non-permanent attribute added to a unit, affecting it directly or indirectly for a period of time in a positive manner. Such an effect is the [[StarCraft]] [[Science Vessel]] ability to shield units, reducing the damage they receive for a period of time, or damage dealt. It applies to a single target but it retain this "buff" even when they move around.

The direct opposite of a buff is a [[debuff]], that works similarly, but has direct/indirect ''negative'' effects on the recipient.

[[Category:Game terms]]

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	The word can also be used to describe how a patch changes stats in the game. If a monster get +1 damage, that is a small buff for that monster.		The word can also be used to describe how a patch changes stats in the game. If a monster get +1 damage, that is a small buff for that monster.
	* Other [[Reference]] game terms.		* Other [[Reference]] game terms.
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		+	===Player Buffs===
		+	* Attack Elixir I/II/III/IV/V
		+	* Regeneration Elixir I/II/III/IV/V
		+	* Berserker Rage (Barbarian)
		+	* Brawler (Barbarian)
		+	* Relentless (Barbarian)
		+	* Archery (Demon Hunter)
		+	* Brooding (Demon Hunter)
		+	* Sharpshooter (Demon Hunter)
		+	* Steady Aim (Demon Hunter)
		+	* Thrill Of The Hunt (Demon Hunter)
		+	* Hands Of Lightning (Monk)
		+	* Guardians Path (Monk)
		+	* Guiding Light (Monk)
		+	* Resolve (Monk)
		+	* Death Trance (Witch Doctor)
		+	* Gruesome Feast (Witch Doctor)
		+	* Rush Essence (Witch Doctor)
		+	* Vision Quest (Witch Doctor)
		+	* Arcane Dynamo (Wizard)
		+	* Instability (Wizard)
		+	* Galvanizing Ward (Wizard)
		+	* Blessed (Shrine)
		+	* Enlightened (Shrine)
		+	* Fortune (Shrine)
		+	* Frenzied (Shrine)
		+	* Skill (Shrine)
		+	* Scroll (Shrine)

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 The word can also be used to describe how a patch changes stats in the game. If a monster get +1 damage, that is a small buff for that monster.
 ==Examples==
 An example of a straight forward buff is the [[Barbarian]]'s [[Battle Cry]] skill to strengthen himself and other characters. It applies to a single target (the Barbarian), or targets in an [[Area of Effect]] but it retain this buff even when they move around.
 Other [[item]]s, like [[potion]]s or [[scroll]]s can also give the character a buff, as can [[shrine]]s.
 Buffs are generally applied by a [[character]]/[[monster]] of [[caster]] type, or some effect in the game like a [[shrine]].
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 Some buffs, are represented by visual effects on your character, Glowing arms, an orb over his/her head or a halo surrounding your torso. However, every game has its own approach to buffs, [[World of Warcraft]] displays buffs on the character, but not all. While some buffs give effects to the character, it is hard to keep track which ones affect what, and are they active at the moment. In World of Warcraft, Buffs are displayed in the top right corner, to the left of the minimap, in the form of icons. These icons can be customized in the options or by various addons that change the user interface (UI).
-In [[Diablo II]], buffs weren't represented by icons anywhere on the UI, they were represented on the character only. [[Diablo III]], however, will have dedicated icons representing active buffs, their duration and their purpose. The icons will be located above the skill bar, next to the [[health]] orb. So far, only a limited selections of buffs are known.
+In [[Diablo II]], buffs weren't represented by icons anywhere on the UI, they were represented on the character only. [[Diablo III]], however, will have dedicated icons representing active buffs, their duration and their purpose. The icons will be located above the skill bar, next to the [[health]] orb on the left. (De-buffs are shown on the right, near the [[resource]] bulb.)  So far, only a limited selections of buffs are known.
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−	[[~~category~~:~~Interface~~]]	+	[[Category:Statistics]]
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−	A '''buff''' is generally a non-permanent attribute added to a ~~unit~~, affecting it directly or indirectly for a period of time in a positive manner. ~~Such an effect~~ is ~~the~~ [[~~Barbarian~~]] ~~[[Battle Cry]] ability to strengthen other characters. It applies to a single target~~, ~~or targets in an [[Area of Effect]]~~ but ~~it retain this "buff" even when they move around~~.	+	A '''buff''' is generally a non-permanent attribute added to a character or minion, affecting it directly or indirectly for a period of time in a positive manner. The direct opposite of a buff is a [[debuff]], that works similarly, but has direct/indirect ''negative'' effects on the recipient.

		+	The word can also be used to describe how a patch changes stats in the game. If a monster get +1 damage, that is a small buff for that monster.

−	~~Buffs are generally applied by a [[character]] or [[monster]] of [[caster]] type, or some effect in the game like a [[shrine]] of some sort.~~

		+	==Examples==
		+	An example of a straight forward buff is the [[Barbarian]]'s [[Battle Cry]] skill to strengthen himself and other characters. It applies to a single target (the Barbarian), or targets in an [[Area of Effect]] but it retain this buff even when they move around.

−	~~The direct opposite~~ of a ~~buff is~~ a [[~~debuff~~]], that ~~works similarly~~, ~~but has direct/indirect~~ '~~'negative'' effects~~ on the ~~recipient~~.	+
		+	Other [[item]]s, like [[potion]]s or [[scroll]]s can also give the character a buff, as can [[shrine]]s.
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		+	Buffs are generally applied by a [[character]]/[[monster]] of [[caster]] type, or some effect in the game like a [[shrine]].
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		+	==Visual Representation==
		+	Some buffs, are represented by visual effects on your character, Glowing arms, an orb over his/her head or a halo surrounding your torso. However, every game has its own approach to buffs, [[World of Warcraft]] displays buffs on the character, but not all. While some buffs give effects to the character, it is hard to keep track which ones affect what, and are they active at the moment. In World of Warcraft, Buffs are displayed in the top right corner, to the left of the minimap, in the form of icons. These icons can be customized in the options or by various addons that change the user interface (UI).
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		+	In [[Diablo II]], buffs weren't represented by icons anywhere on the UI, they were represented on the character only. [[Diablo III]], however, will have dedicated icons representing active buffs, their duration and their purpose. The icons will be located above the skill bar, next to the [[health]] orb. So far, only a limited selections of buffs are known.
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		+	===Buffs Seen So far===
		+	*Fortune: A 60 second buff, given from a [[Shrine]] that increased the chance for a character to find magic [[item]]s and [[gold]].
		+	*[[Ice Armor]]: A 3 minute buff, given by a [[Wizard]], that slowed the attack and movement speed of anyone who attacked the Wizard (It is unknown if this buff can be given to allies).
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		+	==References==
		+	*http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gc-09-diablo-iii/54516
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		+	[[category:Reference]]

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	The direct opposite of a buff is a [[debuff]], that works similarly, but has direct/indirect ''negative'' effects on the recipient.		The direct opposite of a buff is a [[debuff]], that works similarly, but has direct/indirect ''negative'' effects on the recipient.
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−	Buffs are generally applied by a [[character]] or [[monster]] of [[caster]] type, or some effect in the game, like a [[shrine]] of some sort.	+	Buffs are generally applied by a [[character]] or [[monster]] of [[caster]] type, or some effect in the game like a [[shrine]] of some sort.

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	A '''buff''' is generally a non-permanent attribute added to a unit, affecting it directly or indirectly for a period of time in a positive manner. Such an effect is the [[Barbarian]] [[Battle Cry]] ability to strengthen other characters. It applies to a single target, or targets in an [[Area of Effect]] but it retain this "buff" even when they move around.		A '''buff''' is generally a non-permanent attribute added to a unit, affecting it directly or indirectly for a period of time in a positive manner. Such an effect is the [[Barbarian]] [[Battle Cry]] ability to strengthen other characters. It applies to a single target, or targets in an [[Area of Effect]] but it retain this "buff" even when they move around.
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		+	Buffs are generally applied by a [[character]] or [[monster]] of [[caster]] type, or some effect in the game, like a [[shrine]] of some sort.
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	The direct opposite of a buff is a [[debuff]], that works similarly, but has direct/indirect ''negative'' effects on the recipient.		The direct opposite of a buff is a [[debuff]], that works similarly, but has direct/indirect ''negative'' effects on the recipient.

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−	A '''buff''' is generally a non-permanent attribute added to a unit, affecting it directly or indirectly for a period of time in a positive manner. Such an effect is the [[~~StarCraft~~]] [[~~Science Vessel~~]] ability to ~~shield units, reducing the damage they receive for a period of time, or damage dealt~~. It applies to a single target but it retain this "buff" even when they move around.	+	A '''buff''' is generally a non-permanent attribute added to a unit, affecting it directly or indirectly for a period of time in a positive manner. Such an effect is the [[Barbarian]] [[Battle Cry]] ability to strengthen other characters. It applies to a single target, or targets in an [[Area of Effect]] but it retain this "buff" even when they move around.

	The direct opposite of a buff is a [[debuff]], that works similarly, but has direct/indirect ''negative'' effects on the recipient.		The direct opposite of a buff is a [[debuff]], that works similarly, but has direct/indirect ''negative'' effects on the recipient.