Limit
Threshold
Threshold noun - An interval of time just before the onset of something.
Nearby Word: thresholding
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Limit Break: Domination for Dominators; some NPC enemies also have special powers that trigger upon reaching a certain HP threshold.
Source: Video Game / City of Heroes -
Of course pain is a necessary response to certain stimuli, but they could have dulled the sensation or given you a threshold that would limit the extent and depth of your agony.
Source: Video Game / Oni - Threshold abilities are a sort of mini-limit break that require 50% adrenaline and drain 15%, whereas Ultimate abilities require a full bar and would be of almost game-breaking power if it weren't for the long cooldowns and time needed to build up the adrenaline.
Source: Limit Break / Video Games
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