Hit points

Hit points (HP) represent a character's or object's overall health and resilience within a game. They quantify the amount of damage someone or something can sustain before being incapacitated or defeated. When a character takes damage, their HP decreases; if it drops to zero, they typically become unconscious or defeated. Think of HP as a combined measure of vitality, stamina, and durability—it's a way to track how close they are to losing the fight or failing an objective. Maintaining or restoring HP through healing or other means is crucial for survival and continued performance.