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.