AOE stands for "Area of Effect" and is a term used in video games, particularly in RPGs (role-playing games), to refer to an effect that takes place in an area in whichever shape or form. AOE damage is a type of damage that affects a wide area on the ground where everything within that area takes damage. This means that every time theres damage dealt with the weapon, it causes damage in a radius around the user. AOE damage can be considered a type of AOE, while the "splash area" is the "Area of effect". AOE spells will deal the listed damage to each target up to and including 20 targets, reaching their maximum total damage output when striking 20 targets. AOE can be used in many games, including League of Legends, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft.