Combat classes

In RuneScape, there are 3 combat classes, namely Melee, Ranged and Magic. They each have their own unique weapons, armour and fighting styles. Each is good for different situations.

=The Combat Triangle=

The combat triangle is the set of rules that keeps combat fair. Briefly, it is: Melee beat Ranged; Ranged beats Magic and Magic beats Melee.

There are some problems with the combat triangle, and some classes (namely Melee) are too overpowered.

=Melee=

Melee is close combat fighting. If you want to just bash in your opponents head, this is the one for you! Typical melee weapons include longswords, scimitars, daggers and battleaxes. Melee armour includes platebodies, platelegs and full helmates.

Advantages

 * Strong against Ranged
 * DDS is good at poisoning opponents
 * Weapons including GodSwords, Ayssal Whips and Dragon Scimitars
 * Armour including Barrow's, Bandos and Dragon
 * GodSwords have effects such as freezing the opponent

Disadvantages

 * Weak against Magic
 * Cannot attack from distance
 * If immobilised, cannot attack players more than 1 square away

=Ranged=

Ranmged is long-ranged fighting. If you want to attack your opponent from afar, this is the one for you! Typical ranged weapons include longbows, shortbows, crossbows and chinchompas. Ranged armour includes leather, dragonhide and Karil's.

Advantages

 * Strong against Magic
 * Enchanted bolts can have effects, such as hitting dragonbreath on an opponent
 * Can attack from afar
 * Can attack even when immobilised

Disadvantages

 * Weak against Melee
 * No very powerful weapon

=Magic=

Magic is long-ranged, magical fighting. If you want to skillfully kill your opponent, this is the one for you! The typical magic weapon is a staff. Magic armour includes Mystic Armour, Spltibark Armour and Ahrim's Robes.

Advantages

 * Strong against Melee
 * Spell can have effects on opponents, such as freezing and stat lowering.
 * Can be used outside of combat (eg, teleports and alchemy)
 * 3 possible spellbooks to choose from

Disadvantages

 * Weak against Raned
 * Poor armour
 * Spells do not hit very high
 * Can be killed by both Ranged and Melee attacks