PAT
PAT has 2 meanings
Patrol
Example
Hold up, there’s a pat coming around that corner. Let’s wait before pulling the boss
Good catch. That last one almost wiped us. I’ll sap the caster in the pat when it gets close
Perfect. Once the pat’s down, we’ll handle the pull clean
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Pat is a slang abbreviation for “patrol” often used by players of MMORPGs. In this context, a “pat” refers to an enemy or group of enemies that roam an area on a set path rather than staying in one place.
Players usually mention a “pat” to warn teammates about moving threats that could interfere with combat or stealth. For example, someone might say, “Watch out for the pat coming down the hallway,” during a dungeon run.
This term has been around since the early days of online RPGs, such as World of Warcraft and EverQuest, when players had to navigate complex environments filled with patrolling mobs. While “pat” is most commonly used in PvE gameplay, it can also come up in PvP when describing NPCs that are part of the environment. It remains a common shorthand in guild chats, strategy guides, and raid callouts, especially among experienced players.