AOE

Abbreviation for "Area of Effect". Commonly used to describe skills that do not affect one single target but all possible targets in a certain area. Examples are Fire Storm, Suffering or Heal Area.

Note: Unlike other games, AoE spells must be cast on a target. So, even though they affect an area, they must be targeted at a single creature (enemy, ally, self) and they will hit the area around where that creature is standing. Also note, that if foes move outside the area, they will no longer be affected. AoE spells are centered around the caster are called PBAoEs, which is short for "point-blank area of effect."