ability tree
[/əˈbɪləti triː/]
nounpl: ability trees
árvore de habilidades
1. A game mechanic featuring a branching progression system that allows players to unlock and upgrade character abilities, skills, or attributes by spending points or resources as they advance through the game
In this RPG, you can customize your character by spending skill points on different branches of the ability tree.
Neste RPG, você pode personalizar seu personagem gastando pontos de habilidade em diferentes ramos da árvore de habilidades.
2. A visual diagram or interface showing interconnected nodes representing various skills or powers that can be unlocked in a video game
The ability tree shows multiple paths for character development depending on your playstyle.
A árvore de habilidades mostra múltiplos caminhos para o desenvolvimento do personagem dependendo do seu estilo de jogo.
This term is primarily used in video gaming culture. In Brazil, the gaming community often uses both the Portuguese 'árvore de habilidades' and the English 'skill tree' interchangeably. The concept became popularized through games like Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Path of Exile. It represents a key game design element that allows for character customization and player agency in RPGs and similar games.
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