respec

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Meaning · English

To reallocate the distribution of skill points on a character's skill tree, changing their specialization.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Last night I paid 5 gold to the trainer to respec as a shadow priest.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “respec” mean?

To reallocate the distribution of skill points on a character's skill tree, changing their specialization.

Is “respec” formal or informal?

respec is generally slang.