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Damage Indicator

Visual or audio feedback communicating that the player has been hit, and often the direction or source of incoming damage.

In games, this means

A red vignette around the screen edge, a directional arrow showing where a shot came from, or a screen shake when hit, damage indicators let players understand threat sources. Without them, taking damage feels random and unfair.

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HUD
Feedback
Combat