"Temporary buffs" refers to a temporary improvement or advantage that can be gained in a situation, but it does not last for a long period. Full definition
In between every few levels, a brief cooking minigame helps recover stamina and imbue players with temporary buffs to increase their chances of survival. (wccftech.com)
After failing the Australian Classification Board on two occasions due to a questionable «probe» device, the publisher have removed an optional mission featuring «virtual alien narcotics» which provided a superpower temporary buff in game. (esperino.com)
Sigils provide you with powerful temporary buffs if you walk near them and press the corresponding button. (massivelyop.com)