KDA, or Kill/Death/Assist Ratio, provides a numerical representation of a player’s performance in many multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) and other competitive video games. This metric is derived by adding the number of kills and assists a player accumulates, then dividing the sum by the number of deaths that player experiences. For example, a player with 10 kills, 5 assists, and 2 deaths would have a KDA of (10 + 5) / 2 = 7.5.
This statistic serves as a quick and easily understood indicator of a player’s contribution to the team’s success. A higher ratio generally suggests a more positive impact, reflecting effective offensive plays and/or skillful avoidance of elimination. Analyzing this value allows for assessment of individual player skill and, when aggregated across a team, provides insight into overall team performance and strategy efficacy. Historically, it has become a standard benchmark for competitive play and analysis within the gaming community.