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	Each increase in Combat Level adds 5 HP ([[health]] points) to the player's health meter, with the exceptions of levels 5 and 10. Health points are only increased when levelling up to levels 5 or 10 if the Fighter and Defender professions are chosen. Level-ups may also add [[Crafting]] or [[Cooking]] recipes. Unlike other skills, there is no [[Skills#Proficiency\|proficiency]] effect from this skill since [[weapons]] do not require energy.		Each increase in Combat Level adds 5 HP ([[health]] points) to the player's health meter, with the exceptions of levels 5 and 10. Health points are only increased when levelling up to levels 5 or 10 if the Fighter and Defender professions are chosen. Level-ups may also add [[Crafting]] or [[Cooking]] recipes. Unlike other skills, there is no [[Skills#Proficiency\|proficiency]] effect from this skill since [[weapons]] do not require energy.

	During the first few days in Stardew Valley, [[the Mines]] are closed due to an accident by [[Setting#Joja Corporation\|Joja Corporation]]. On ~~or around~~ day 5, the player will receive a letter in the mail from Joja Corp, explaining that the landslide blocking the mines has been cleared, and the mine entrance will be open. At this point, combat becomes available to players. An exception is those who chose the [[Farm Maps\|Wilderness Farm]], which starts with monsters at the first night.		During the first few days in Stardew Valley, [[the Mines]] are closed due to an accident by [[Setting#Joja Corporation\|Joja Corporation]]. On day 5, the player will receive a letter in the mail from Joja Corp, explaining that the landslide blocking the mines has been cleared, and the mine entrance will be open. At this point, combat becomes available to players. An exception is those who chose the [[Farm Maps\|Wilderness Farm]], which starts with monsters at the first night.

	As with other skills, experience level is increased immediately upon slaying a monster, but the "level up" window doesn't appear until the player sleeps (or until all players sleep in [[multiplayer]]).		As with other skills, experience level is increased immediately upon slaying a monster, but the "level up" window doesn't appear until the player sleeps (or until all players sleep in [[multiplayer]]).

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	As with other skills, experience level is increased immediately upon slaying a monster, but the "level up" window doesn't appear until the player sleeps (or until all players sleep in [[multiplayer]]).		As with other skills, experience level is increased immediately upon slaying a monster, but the "level up" window doesn't appear until the player sleeps (or until all players sleep in [[multiplayer]]).

	'''Note that killing monsters on [[the Farm]] grants only 1/3 of the standard amount of experience.'''		'''Note that killing monsters on [[the Farm]] grants only 1/3 of the standard amount of experience.'''<ref name="farmcombatxp" />

	==[[File:Combat Skill Icon.png\|32px\|link=]] Combat Skill==		==[[File:Combat Skill Icon.png\|32px\|link=]] Combat Skill==
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	<references>		<references>
	<ref name="combatxp">This data can be found in <samp>Data\Monsters.xnb</samp> as well as the constructors for <samp>Grub</samp> and <samp>Fly</samp> in the game code. In the [[Quarry Mine]] and dungeon floors of the Mines, monster data are set by <samp>MineShaft.getMonsterForThisLevel</samp> and the constructor for <samp>Bat</samp> in the game code.</ref>		<ref name="combatxp">This data can be found in <samp>Data\Monsters.xnb</samp> as well as the constructors for <samp>Grub</samp> and <samp>Fly</samp> in the game code. In the [[Quarry Mine]] and dungeon floors of the Mines, monster data are set by <samp>MineShaft.getMonsterForThisLevel</samp> and the constructor for <samp>Bat</samp> in the game code.</ref>
			<ref name="farmcombatxp">See <samp>GameLocation.onMonsterKilled</samp> in the game code.</ref>
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	'''Combat''' is the [[Skills\|skill]] associated with fighting [[monsters]], such as in [[The Mines]] or the [[Skull Cavern]]. Combat experience is increased by killing monsters, with more difficult monsters granting more experience. It can also be gained by reading the [[Combat Quarterly]] or [[Book Of Stars~~]]. For how combat works mechanically, see [[Combat (mechanics)~~]].		{{For\|technical details about combat mechanics\|Combat/Mechanics}}
			'''Combat''' is the [[Skills\|skill]] associated with fighting [[monsters]], such as in [[The Mines]] or the [[Skull Cavern]]. Combat experience is increased by killing monsters, with more difficult monsters granting more experience. It can also be gained by reading the [[Combat Quarterly]] or [[Book Of Stars]].

	Each increase in Combat Level adds 5 HP ([[health]] points) to the player's health meter, with the exceptions of levels 5 and 10. Health points are only increased when levelling up to levels 5 or 10 if the Fighter and Defender professions are chosen. Level-ups may also add [[Crafting]] or [[Cooking]] recipes. Unlike other skills, there is no [[Skills#Proficiency\|proficiency]] effect from this skill since [[weapons]] do not require energy.		Each increase in Combat Level adds 5 HP ([[health]] points) to the player's health meter, with the exceptions of levels 5 and 10. Health points are only increased when levelling up to levels 5 or 10 if the Fighter and Defender professions are chosen. Level-ups may also add [[Crafting]] or [[Cooking]] recipes. Unlike other skills, there is no [[Skills#Proficiency\|proficiency]] effect from this skill since [[weapons]] do not require energy.

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	<references>		<references>
	<ref name="combatxp">This data can be found in <samp>Data\Monsters.xnb</samp> as well as the constructors for <samp>Grub</samp> and <samp>Fly</samp> in the game code. In the [[Quarry Mine]] and dungeon floors of the Mines, monster data are set by <samp>MineShaft.getMonsterForThisLevel</samp> and the constructor for <samp>Bat</samp> in the game code.</ref>		<ref name="combatxp">This data can be found in <samp>Data\Monsters.xnb</samp> as well as the constructors for <samp>Grub</samp> and <samp>Fly</samp> in the game code. In the [[Quarry Mine]] and dungeon floors of the Mines, monster data are set by <samp>MineShaft.getMonsterForThisLevel</samp> and the constructor for <samp>Bat</samp> in the game code.</ref>
	~~<ref name="weaponsxnb">See <samp>weapons.xnb</samp> file in the game data.</ref>~~
	~~<ref name="aquamarineenchantment">See <samp>StardewValley::AquamarineEnchantment</samp>.</ref>~~
	~~<ref name="dagger">See <samp>StardewValley::Tools::MeleeWeapon.DoDamage</samp>; the dagger weapon type is 1.</ref>~~
	~~<ref name="ringcrit">See <samp>StardewValley::Tools::MeleeWeapon.DoDamage</samp> and <samp>StardewValley::Objects::Ring</samp>.</ref>~~
	~~<ref name="scoutcode">See <samp>StardewValley::GameLocation.damageMonster</samp>.</ref>~~
	~~<ref name="luckcrit">See <samp>StardewValley::GameLocation.damageMonster</samp>; the formula does not edit the crit chance but luck level is added in the if statement to check for a crit.</ref>~~
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 <p>The [[File:Weight.png|24px|link=]] [[Weight]] of a weapon affects how far an enemy will be knocked back when struck with the weapon.</p>
 <p>[[File:Speed w.png|24px|link=]] Weapon [[Speed]] and [[File:Speed.png|24px|link=]] Player [[Speed]] are also a factor in successful Combat.</p>
 ==References==

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	'''Combat''' is the [[Skills\|skill]] associated with fighting [[monsters]], such as in [[The Mines]] or the [[Skull Cavern]]. Combat experience is increased by killing monsters, with more difficult monsters granting more experience. It can also be gained by reading the [[Combat Quarterly]] or [[Book Of Stars]].		'''Combat''' is the [[Skills\|skill]] associated with fighting [[monsters]], such as in [[The Mines]] or the [[Skull Cavern]]. Combat experience is increased by killing monsters, with more difficult monsters granting more experience. It can also be gained by reading the [[Combat Quarterly]] or [[Book Of Stars]]. For how combat works mechanically, see [[Combat (mechanics)]].

	Each increase in Combat Level adds 5 HP ([[health]] points) to the player's health meter, with the exceptions of levels 5 and 10. Health points are only increased when levelling up to levels 5 or 10 if the Fighter and Defender professions are chosen. Level-ups may also add [[Crafting]] or [[Cooking]] recipes. Unlike other skills, there is no [[Skills#Proficiency\|proficiency]] effect from this skill since [[weapons]] do not require energy.		Each increase in Combat Level adds 5 HP ([[health]] points) to the player's health meter, with the exceptions of levels 5 and 10. Health points are only increased when levelling up to levels 5 or 10 if the Fighter and Defender professions are chosen. Level-ups may also add [[Crafting]] or [[Cooking]] recipes. Unlike other skills, there is no [[Skills#Proficiency\|proficiency]] effect from this skill since [[weapons]] do not require energy.
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	<p>[[File:Speed w.png\|24px\|link=]] Weapon [[Speed]] and [[File:Speed.png\|24px\|link=]] Player [[Speed]] are also a factor in successful Combat.</p>		<p>[[File:Speed w.png\|24px\|link=]] Weapon [[Speed]] and [[File:Speed.png\|24px\|link=]] Player [[Speed]] are also a factor in successful Combat.</p>

	~~===Critical hit chance===~~

	~~Critical hit chance is computed in the following order:~~

	~~# Start with the weapon's base critical hit chance. For example, the [[Galaxy Sword]] has a critical hit chance of 2%<ref name="weaponsxnb" />.~~
	# Add Aquamarine forging bonus. In 1.5, the [[Forge#Weapon forging\|Aquamarine forging]] increases weapon critical hit chance by 4.6%. For example, a weapon with 3 Aquamarine forges would have its crit chance increased by 13.8% (4.6% x 3). If applied to the [[Galaxy Sword]], this would result in a critical hit chance of 15.8% (2% + 13.8%)<ref name="aquamarineenchantment" />.
	~~# If the weapon is a [[Weapons#Dagger\|dagger]], critical hit chance is set to <code>(critical hit chance + 0.005) × 1.12</code><ref name="dagger" />.~~
	~~# Apply [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine ring]] and [[Forge#Innate enchantments\|innate enchantment]] bonuses.~~
	~~## Each [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine ring]] equipped gives a 10% bonus.<ref name="ringcrit" />.~~
	~~## If the weapon has a "+X Crit. Chance" [[Forge#Innate enchantments\|innate enchantment]], then each enchantment level adds a 2% bonus (up to 6% for a level 3 enchantment).~~
	~~## So for a sword with 2% base critical hit and 3 Aquamarine forging, 1 Aquamarine ring increases critical hit chance by 10%: <code>15.8% × 1.1 = 17.38%</code>.~~
	~~## Two aquamarine rings increase critical hit chance by 20%: <code>15.8% × 1.2 = 18.96%</code>.~~
	~~## A level 3 Crit. Chance innate enchantment increases critical hit chance by 6%: <code>15.8% × 1.06 = 16.75%</code>~~
	## Two aquamarine rings and a level 3 Crit. Chance innate enchantment increase critical hit chance by 26%: <code>15.8% × 1.26 = 19.91%</code>.		## Two aquamarine rings and a level 3 Crit. Chance innate enchantment increase critical hit chance by 26%: <code>15.8% × 1.26 = 19.91%</code>.
	# If the Blessing of Fangs buff from [[Statue Of Blessings]] is active, Critical hit chance gets an additive increase of 10%.<ref name="scoutcode" />		# If the Blessing of Fangs buff from [[Statue Of Blessings]] is active, Critical hit chance gets an additive increase of 10%.<ref name="scoutcode" />

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	# Start with the weapon's base critical hit chance. For example, the [[Galaxy Sword]] has a critical hit chance of 2%<ref name="weaponsxnb" />.		# Start with the weapon's base critical hit chance. For example, the [[Galaxy Sword]] has a critical hit chance of 2%<ref name="weaponsxnb" />.
	# Add Aquamarine forging bonus. In 1.5, the [[Forge#Weapon forging\|Aquamarine forging]] increases weapon critical hit chance by 4.6%. For example, a weapon with 3 Aquamarine forges would have its crit chance increased by 13.8% (4.6% x 3). If applied to the [[Galaxy Sword]], this would result in a critical hit chance of 15.8%<ref name="aquamarineenchantment" />.		# Add Aquamarine forging bonus. In 1.5, the [[Forge#Weapon forging\|Aquamarine forging]] increases weapon critical hit chance by 4.6%. For example, a weapon with 3 Aquamarine forges would have its crit chance increased by 13.8% (4.6% x 3). If applied to the [[Galaxy Sword]], this would result in a critical hit chance of 15.8% (2% + 13.8%)<ref name="aquamarineenchantment" />.
	# If the weapon is a [[Weapons#Dagger\|dagger]], critical hit chance is set to <code>(critical hit chance + 0.005) × 1.12</code><ref name="dagger" />.		# If the weapon is a [[Weapons#Dagger\|dagger]], critical hit chance is set to <code>(critical hit chance + 0.005) × 1.12</code><ref name="dagger" />.
	# Apply [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine ring]] and [[Forge#Innate enchantments\|innate enchantment]] bonuses.		# Apply [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine ring]] and [[Forge#Innate enchantments\|innate enchantment]] bonuses.

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	## For the galaxy sword with 2 aquamarine rings, 3 aquamarine forging, the Blessing of Fangs buff from the [[Statue Of Blessings]], and the Scout profession, the critical hit chance is: <code>28.96% × 1.5 = 43.44%</code>.		## For the galaxy sword with 2 aquamarine rings, 3 aquamarine forging, the Blessing of Fangs buff from the [[Statue Of Blessings]], and the Scout profession, the critical hit chance is: <code>28.96% × 1.5 = 43.44%</code>.
	# Finally, every point of [[Luck]] from food and rings increases critical hit chance by: <code>LuckLevel * critical hit chance / 40</code><ref name="luckcrit" />.		# Finally, every point of [[Luck]] from food and rings increases critical hit chance by: <code>LuckLevel * critical hit chance / 40</code><ref name="luckcrit" />.
	## This bonus scales with critical hit chance, so a higher critical hit percentage benefits more from ~~increased~~ Luck.		## This bonus scales with critical hit chance, so a higher critical hit percentage benefits more from Luck.
	## So starting with 28.96% critical hit chance and 2 points of Luck, critical hit chance is <code>28.96% + 2 × 28.96% / 40 = 30.41%</code>		## So starting with 28.96% critical hit chance and 2 points of Luck, critical hit chance is <code>28.96% + 2 × 28.96% / 40 = 30.41%</code>

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	Critical hit chance is computed in the following order:		Critical hit chance is computed in the following order:

	# Start with the weapon's base critical hit chance. For example, the Galaxy Sword has a critical hit chance of 2%<ref name="weaponsxnb" />.		# Start with the weapon's base critical hit chance. For example, the [[Galaxy Sword]] has a critical hit chance of 2%<ref name="weaponsxnb" />.
	# Add Aquamarine forging bonus. In 1.5, the [[Forge#Weapon forging\|Aquamarine forging]] increases weapon critical hit chance by 4.6%. For example, a weapon with 3 Aquamarine forges would have its crit chance increased by 13.8% (4.6% x 3). If applied to the [[Galaxy Sword]], this would result in a critical hit chance of 15.8%<ref name="aquamarineenchantment" />.		# Add Aquamarine forging bonus. In 1.5, the [[Forge#Weapon forging\|Aquamarine forging]] increases weapon critical hit chance by 4.6%. For example, a weapon with 3 Aquamarine forges would have its crit chance increased by 13.8% (4.6% x 3). If applied to the [[Galaxy Sword]], this would result in a critical hit chance of 15.8%<ref name="aquamarineenchantment" />.
	# If the weapon is a [[Weapons#Dagger\|dagger]], critical hit chance is set to <code>(critical hit chance + 0.005) × 1.12</code><ref name="dagger" />.		# If the weapon is a [[Weapons#Dagger\|dagger]], critical hit chance is set to <code>(critical hit chance + 0.005) × 1.12</code><ref name="dagger" />.
	# Apply [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine ring]] and [[Forge#Innate enchantments\|innate enchantment]] bonuses.		# Apply [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine ring]] and [[Forge#Innate enchantments\|innate enchantment]] bonuses.
	## Each [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine ring]] equipped gives a 10% bonus.<ref name="ringcrit" />.		## Each [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine ring]] equipped gives a 10% bonus.<ref name="ringcrit" />.
	## If the weapon has a "+X Crit. Chance" [[Forge#Innate enchantments\|innate enchantment]], then each enchantment level adds 2% ~~to the percentage~~ (up to 6% for a level 3 enchantment).		## If the weapon has a "+X Crit. Chance" [[Forge#Innate enchantments\|innate enchantment]], then each enchantment level adds a 2% bonus (up to 6% for a level 3 enchantment).
	## So for a sword with 2% base critical hit and 3 Aquamarine forging, 1 Aquamarine ring increases critical hit chance by 10%: <code>15.8% × 1.1 = 17.38%</code>.		## So for a sword with 2% base critical hit and 3 Aquamarine forging, 1 Aquamarine ring increases critical hit chance by 10%: <code>15.8% × 1.1 = 17.38%</code>.
	## Two aquamarine rings increase critical hit chance by 20%: <code>15.8% × 1.2 = 18.96%</code>.		## Two aquamarine rings increase critical hit chance by 20%: <code>15.8% × 1.2 = 18.96%</code>.

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	Critical hit chance is computed in the following order:		Critical hit chance is computed in the following order:

	# ~~Each~~ weapon ~~has a~~ base critical hit chance. For example, the Galaxy Sword has a critical hit chance of 2%<ref name="weaponsxnb" />.		# Start with the weapon's base critical hit chance. For example, the Galaxy Sword has a critical hit chance of 2%<ref name="weaponsxnb" />.
	# In 1.5, the [[Forge#Weapon forging\|Aquamarine forging]] increases ~~crit~~ chance ~~in an additive manner via the following formula: <samp>critChance += 0~~.~~046 * forgingLevel</samp>~~. For example, with 3 Aquamarine ~~forged, the~~ crit chance is increased by 13.8%. ~~With~~ the [[Galaxy Sword]], this ~~means the~~ chance is 15.8%<ref name="aquamarineenchantment" />.		# Add Aquamarine forging bonus. In 1.5, the [[Forge#Weapon forging\|Aquamarine forging]] increases weapon critical hit chance by 4.6%. For example, a weapon with 3 Aquamarine forges would have its crit chance increased by 13.8% (4.6% x 3). If applied to the [[Galaxy Sword]], this would result in a critical hit chance of 15.8%<ref name="aquamarineenchantment" />.
	# If the weapon is a [[Weapons#Dagger\|dagger]] <~~samp~~>~~critChance =~~ (~~critChance~~ + 0.005) * 1.12</~~samp~~><ref name="dagger" />.		# If the weapon is a [[Weapons#Dagger\|dagger]], critical hit chance is set to <code>(critical hit chance + 0.005) × 1.12</code><ref name="dagger" />.
	# ~~If a single~~ [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine ring]] ~~is used, critical hit chance is increased in~~ a ~~multiplicative manner by~~ 10%. ~~If two aquamarine rings are used, the critical hit chance is increased in a multiplicative manner by 20%~~<ref name="ringcrit" />. If the weapon has a "+X Crit. Chance" [[Forge#Innate enchantments\|innate enchantment]], then each level adds 2% to the percentage~~, e.g. with +~~3 ~~and 2 aquamarine rings, the percentage is 26%~~.		# Apply [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine ring]] and [[Forge#Innate enchantments\|innate enchantment]] bonuses.
	## So with ~~the galaxy sword~~ and 1 ring ~~and 3 forging~~: 15.8%*1.1 = 17.38%.		## Each [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine ring]] equipped gives a 10% bonus.<ref name="ringcrit" />.
	## ~~With 2~~ rings: 15.8%*1.2 = 18.96%.		## If the weapon has a "+X Crit. Chance" [[Forge#Innate enchantments\|innate enchantment]], then each enchantment level adds 2% to the percentage (up to 6% for a level 3 enchantment).
	## ~~With 2~~ rings and ~~the best (+~~3) innate enchantment: 15.8%*1.26 = 19.91%.		## So for a sword with 2% base critical hit and 3 Aquamarine forging, 1 Aquamarine ring increases critical hit chance by 10%: <code>15.8% × 1.1 = 17.38%</code>.
	# If the [[Statue Of Blessings]] ~~gives the Blessing of Fangs buff~~, an additive 10% ~~is added to the crit chance~~.<ref name="scoutcode" /> A player using a [[Galaxy Sword]] that is [[Forge#Weapon forging\|triple-enchanted]] with [[Aquamarine]] and equipped with 2 [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine rings]] has an 18.96% ~~chance to crit, increasing to~~ 28.96% with the Blessing of Fangs buff from the [[Statue Of Blessings]],		## Two aquamarine rings increase critical hit chance by 20%: <code>15.8% × 1.2 = 18.96%</code>.
	# The Scout Profession further increases critical hit chance ~~in a multiplicative manner~~ by 50% ~~with the following formula: <samp>critChance = critChance * 1.5~~</samp><ref name="scoutcode" />. For the galaxy sword with 2 rings, 3 forging, the Blessing of Fangs buff from the [[Statue Of Blessings]], and the ~~scout~~ profession, the ~~critChance~~ is: 28.96% * 1.5 = 43.44%.		## A level 3 Crit. Chance innate enchantment increases critical hit chance by 6%: <code>15.8% × 1.06 = 16.75%</code>
	# Finally, every point of ~~luck~~ from food and rings ~~increased crit~~ chance ~~in an additive manner~~ by ~~2.5% with the following formula~~: <~~samp~~>~~critChance +=~~ LuckLevel * ~~critChance~~ / 40</~~samp~~><ref name="luckcrit" />.		## Two aquamarine rings and a level 3 Crit. Chance innate enchantment increase critical hit chance by 26%: <code>15.8% × 1.26 = 19.91%</code>.
			# If the Blessing of Fangs buff from [[Statue Of Blessings]] is active, Critical hit chance gets an additive increase of 10%.<ref name="scoutcode" />
			## A player using a [[Galaxy Sword]] that is [[Forge#Weapon forging\|triple-enchanted]] with [[Aquamarine]] and equipped with 2 [[Aquamarine Ring\|aquamarine rings]] has an <code>18.96% + 10% = 28.96%</code> critical hit chance with the Blessing of Fangs buff from the [[Statue Of Blessings]],
			# The Scout Profession further increases critical hit chance by 50%</samp><ref name="scoutcode" />.
			## For the galaxy sword with 2 aquamarine rings, 3 aquamarine forging, the Blessing of Fangs buff from the [[Statue Of Blessings]], and the Scout profession, the critical hit chance is: <code>28.96% × 1.5 = 43.44%</code>.
			# Finally, every point of [[Luck]] from food and rings increases critical hit chance by: <code>LuckLevel * critical hit chance / 40</code><ref name="luckcrit" />.
			## This bonus scales with critical hit chance, so a higher critical hit percentage benefits more from increased Luck.
			## So starting with 28.96% critical hit chance and 2 points of Luck, critical hit chance is <code>28.96% + 2 × 28.96% / 40 = 30.41%</code>

	The Desperado profession increases the damage of critical hits again by 2x after all bonuses are applied. Further information about this is discussed in [[Crit. Power]].		The Desperado profession increases the damage of critical hits again by 2x after all bonuses are applied. Further information about this is discussed in [[Crit. Power]].

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	'''Combat''' is the [[Skills\|skill]] associated with fighting [[monsters]], such as in [[The Mines]] or the [[Skull Cavern]]. Combat experience is increased by killing monsters, with more difficult monsters granting more experience. It can also be gained by reading the [[Combat Quarterly]] or [[Book Of Stars~~]]. For how combat works mechanically, see [[Combat (mechanics)~~]].		{{For\|technical details about combat mechanics\|Combat/Mechanics}}
			'''Combat''' is the [[Skills\|skill]] associated with fighting [[monsters]], such as in [[The Mines]] or the [[Skull Cavern]]. Combat experience is increased by killing monsters, with more difficult monsters granting more experience. It can also be gained by reading the [[Combat Quarterly]] or [[Book Of Stars]].

	Each increase in Combat Level adds 5 HP ([[health]] points) to the player's health meter, with the exceptions of levels 5 and 10. Health points are only increased when levelling up to levels 5 or 10 if the Fighter and Defender professions are chosen. Level-ups may also add [[Crafting]] or [[Cooking]] recipes. Unlike other skills, there is no [[Skills#Proficiency\|proficiency]] effect from this skill since [[weapons]] do not require energy.		Each increase in Combat Level adds 5 HP ([[health]] points) to the player's health meter, with the exceptions of levels 5 and 10. Health points are only increased when levelling up to levels 5 or 10 if the Fighter and Defender professions are chosen. Level-ups may also add [[Crafting]] or [[Cooking]] recipes. Unlike other skills, there is no [[Skills#Proficiency\|proficiency]] effect from this skill since [[weapons]] do not require energy.