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Hit point
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a numerical value representing the amount of health or vitality a character or object has in a game or other entertainment medium
What is "hit point"?
Hit point (HP) refers to a character’s health or life force in a role-playing game (RPG). It represents how much damage a character can take before becoming unconscious or defeated. Characters start with a set number of HP, which can increase with experience or through special items. As characters take damage from enemies or other sources, their HP decreases. If a character's HP reaches zero, they may be knocked out, killed, or need healing to recover. Managing HP is crucial for survival during battles and other dangerous situations.
Examples
After taking a heavy blow from the enemy, my character ’s hit points dropped to half.
Losing HP in combat can make it harder to win the next encounter.
