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high dex

high dex

8.3
Having very good control of fast movements and aiming
  • adjective
  • Jargon
translation icon : alta destreza
  • In many RPGs, a character with high dex can dodge enemy attacks more easily.

Examples

  • Players often aim for high dex builds to maximize their speed and accuracy.

  • Choosing armor that boosts high dex is essential for agile characters.

  • My character has a high dex score.

  • With high dex, she can dodge attacks easily.

  • In many RPGs, a character with high dex can dodge enemy attacks more easily.

  • Players often aim for high dex builds to maximize their speed and accuracy.

  • Choosing armor that boosts high dex is essential for agile characters.

Synonyms

dexterous
vshigh dex
3 7.2

Good at using hands to do careful tasks

is a game attribute improving agility accuracy and speed
dextrous
vshigh dex
1 6.8

Good at moving the hands quickly and carefully

is a game attribute boosting agility accuracy and speed

How Dexterous

high dex
  • Jargon
8.3
dex
  • Jargon
1 9.9

Surface Forms

high dex positive
higher dex comparative
highest dex superlative

Morphology

high + dex

The meaning 'having a high dexterity attribute' is directly and compositionally derived from 'high' (above normal) + 'dex' (dexterity attribute). This follows a simple adjective+noun pattern common in English and in-game jargon, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning (noting only that 'dex' is domain-specific gaming shorthand).

Etymology

High dex comes from video games: high means a large number and dex is short for dexterity, the skill for quick hands, steady aim, and fast moves. So when players say high dex, they mean a character is 'agile, accurate, or fast'.