Gank
When the jungler (or another player) roams to a lane to assist the laner in getting a kill or forcing the opponent away.
About this term
Gank is a League of Legends esports term. When the jungler (or another player) roams to a lane to assist the laner in getting a kill or forcing the opponent away.
Understanding Gank is essential for following professional League of Legends matches. Commentators, analysts, and players use this term regularly in tournament broadcasts and post-match analysis.
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