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Root

PvP

An effect that stops movement completely but not casting: Entangling Roots, Frost Nova.

Root and run, root and run.

See also: Snare, CC

How to use it

  • Root and run, root and run.

Related words

  1. SnareA movement-speed reduction: Frostbolt, Hamstring, Wing Clip. The counter to melee.
  2. CCCrowd control: anything that takes an enemy out of the fight for a while — sheep, sap, fear, stun, root.
  3. KiteTo keep an enemy at range while damaging them, usually with snares: hunters, frost mages and any tank…

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