Combat is the very essence of Dark Pawns, when it is just the player or
players against the mob in the field of battle.  To that end, most of
the [SPELLS](/help/info/spell-spells/) in the game are designed to aid you in combat in some way.

Combat on Dark Pawns takes the form of standard rounds. During 
each round, you have the opportunity to hit your opponent, and he or 
she has the opportunity to hit you.  Different things can affect the
rounds of combat, of course.  As you get higher in level, most classes
will gain extra [ATTACKS](/help/info/number-attacks/) to help you in battle.  You may also use the
combat skills you gain from leveling in battle, but be aware that some
of these skills will "lag" you, causing you to miss rounds of combat.
There are also multiple skills to "lag" your opponent.  These rounds of
combat continue until either the player is dead, the mob is dead, or one
of you decides to [FLEE](/help/commands/flee/) from battle.

Combat is the chief way to gain experience, levels, and equipment on
Dark Pawns.