Builds & Progression

Archetype

nounofficial / community term

A broad category describing a player’s main strengths and style.

Examples include shooter, slasher, playmaker, defender, post scorer, and rebounder. Modern builders may blend several archetypes into one custom build.

Used in a sentence

“This archetype is a lock who can spot up.”

Community slang changes over time and can mean different things in different game editions, modes and groups.

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