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Combat is the act of fighting various [[monsters]] throughout the [[combat areas]], [[slayer areas]], and [[dungeons]] of Melvor. All [[monsters]] killed in combat and slayer areas will drop [[Prayer#Bones|bones]] upon death, with a chance for additional [[Monster Loot Tables|loot]] based on the [[Monsters|monster's]] type. [[Monsters]] fought in [[dungeons]] will not drop loot when killed (except for God Dungeons, where shards are rewarded after each killed monster) and do not count towards [[Slayer]] Tasks. When the last [[Monsters|monster]] in a [[dungeon]] is killed the player will be awarded with a [[Dungeons#Dungeon List|reward]], which is sent to the [[Bank]] automatically. [[Food]] and [[Equipment]] cannot be changed while in a [[dungeon]] unless an [[Dungeon Equipment Swapping|upgrade]] has been purchased from the [[shop]].

Combat stats - viewable from the combat page - are affected by the player's combat skills and any [[Equipment]] worn. The combat skills are [[Attack]], [[Strength]], [[Defence]], [[Hitpoints]], [[Ranged]], [[Magic]], [[Prayer]], and [[Slayer]]. These skills are factored in when calculating the player's combat level, which is an approximation of the player's power. Players start at combat level 3 and can reach a maximum of combat level 126, while [[monsters]] range from combat level [[Chicken|1]] to [[Ragnar|815]]. The player's combat level affects the difficulty of [[monsters]] given in [[Slayer]] Tasks.

To fight [[monsters]] navigate to the combat page by selecting any combat skill from the left menu. The combat page contains three tabs containing the locations where [[monsters]] can be fought, above a section for equipment and combat stats. Select browse [[combat areas]], [[slayer areas]], or [[dungeons]] to reveal a menu containing all the relevant locations. Selecting a location will display the enemies which can be found there, along with their Hitpoints, Combat Level, and Attack Type. The "Drops" option will display the [[Monster Loot Tables|possible loot drops]] a monster can give and selecting "Fight" will begin combat. Combat will continue until the player run, die, or defeat the [[dungeons|dungeon]]. Enemies are fought automatically, however any items enemies drop upon death must be looted manually by selecting "Loot All" or the item itself (unless the [[Amulet of Looting]] is equipped). Combat skills can not be trained in [[Offline Progression|offline mode]].

[[Beginners_Guide#Combat_Skills|Combat skills]] are levelled by damaging enemies with weapons, and magic. To train a specific combat skill match the Attack Style icon with the relevant [[Beginners_Guide#Combat_Skills|combat skill]]. The available Attack Styles will change depending on the type of weapon equipped. Most combat skills have a passive effect even when the relevant style is not selected. Weapons, armour, and [[food]] can be equipped for use by selecting them in the [[Bank]]. Weapons and armour provide bonuses and penalties to combat stats, while [[food]] can be used for healing in combat. Upon death a random piece of [[Equipment]] worn will be lost forever.

See [[Combat Triangle]].

{{Skill|Prayer}} experience is gained at a rate of 0.05 experience for every point of damage dealt. In addition, players gain 0.2 experience per damage dealt per prayer point spent on prayers that affected the attack. For example, if {{PrayerIcon|Piety}} (7 prayer point cost) is active, each attack made will generate 1.4 extra experience per damage dealt. Only prayers such as {{PrayerIcon|Thick Skin}} that say 'Provides extra Prayer XP based on damage dealt to the enemy' in their description will generate experience this way - Prayers such as {{PrayerIcon|Protect from Magic}} that say 'Provides no extra Prayer XP' will not contribute towards this experience bonus.

The second formula is used to calculate the player's Max Hit. Strength Bonus can be found in Equipment Stats next to the flexed arm icon. The potion and prayer bonuses, will be the relevant numbers written in the potion and prayer descriptions.

The second formula is used to calculate the player's Max Hit. Strength Bonus can be found in Equipment Stats next to the bow and arrow icon. The potion and prayer bonuses, will be the relevant numbers written in the potion and prayer descriptions.

The player's Max Hit with [[Magic#Spells|spells]] changes depending on the spell being used. Spell Max Hit is listed in the spells description and is different for every spell. Magic Damage Bonus can be found in Equipment Stats under % Damage Bonus. The potion and prayer bonuses, will be the relevant numbers written in the potion and prayer descriptions.

The second formula is used to calculate the player's Melee Evasion Rating. Melee Defence Bonus can be found in Equipment Stats under Defensive Stats with a shield icon. The potion and prayer bonuses, will be the relevant numbers written in the potion and prayer descriptions.

The second formula is used to calculate the player's Ranged Evasion Rating. Ranged Defence Bonus can be found in Equipment Stats under Defensive Stats with a bow and arrow icon. The potion and prayer bonuses, will be the relevant numbers written in the potion and prayer descriptions.

The second formula is used to calculate the player's Magic Evasion Rating. Magic Defence Bonus can be found in Equipment Stats under Defensive Stats with a wizard hat icon. The potion and prayer bonuses, will be the relevant numbers written in the potion and prayer descriptions.