Combat System

INFERNA features a dynamic action-based combat system that rewards skill, timing, and strategic positioning. Master these fundamentals to dominate both PvE and PvP encounters.

Combat Basics

Targeting

• Click to Target: Click on an enemy to select it
• Tab Targeting: Press Tab to cycle through nearby enemies
• Auto-Target: Automatically targets nearest enemy when attacking
• Target Lock: Hold Ctrl while targeting to maintain focus

Basic Attack

• Left Click or Space Bar to execute basic attacks
• Damage based on weapon and attributes (STR for physical, INT for magical)
• Attack speed varies by weapon type
• No cooldown or resource cost

Skills and Abilities

• Hotkeys 1-0 to activate skills
• Each skill has a cooldown period
• Some skills consume mana/resources
• Skills can be chained into combos for increased damage

Combat Mechanics

Combo System

Certain skills can be chained together for bonus effects:

Warrior Combo Example:

1. Charge (Gap closer)
2. Cross Slash (Main damage)
3. Cosmic Strike (Finisher with AoE)

Result: +30% damage bonus on final hit

Assassin Combo Example:

1. Shadow Step (Position behind enemy)
2. Backstab (Critical guaranteed)
3. Poison Strike (DoT effect)

Result: Extended crowd control + damage over time

Positioning

Position matters in INFERNA combat:

Frontal Attacks

• Standard damage
• Can be blocked by shields
• Visible to enemy (PvP)

Side Attacks

• +10% damage bonus
• Harder to block

Back Attacks

• +25% damage bonus
• +20% critical chance
• Essential for Assassins
• Requires flanking or mobility skills

Damage Formulas

Physical Damage:

Base = (Weapon Attack + STR × 2 + DEX × 1.5)
Final = Base × Skill Multiplier × (1 - Enemy Defense Reduction)

Magical Damage:

Base = (Spell Power + INT × 2 + DEX × 1.5)
Final = Base × Skill Multiplier × (1 - Enemy Magic Defense Reduction)

Critical Hit:

Critical Damage = Final Damage × (1.5 + Critical Damage Bonus)

Status Effects

Crowd Control (CC)

Stun

• Target cannot move or act
• Duration: 1-3 seconds
• Most powerful CC effect

Slow

• Reduces movement speed by 30-70%
• Duration: 3-8 seconds
• Common debuff

Root

• Prevents movement but allows attacks
• Duration: 2-5 seconds
• Useful for escaping

Silence

• Prevents skill usage (basic attacks still work)
• Duration: 2-4 seconds
• Counter to casters

Fear

• Target runs away uncontrollably
• Duration: 2-4 seconds
• PvP disruption tool

Buff Effects

Attack Boost

• Increases damage by 10-30%
• Duration: 30-120 seconds
• Stackable with some buffs

Defense Boost

• Reduces incoming damage by 10-30%
• Duration: 30-120 seconds
• Essential for tanking

Speed Boost

• Increases movement and attack speed
• Duration: 15-60 seconds
• Mobility advantage

Regeneration

• Restores HP over time
• Duration: 10-30 seconds
• Out-of-combat healing

Debuff Effects

Bleed

• Damage over time (DoT)
• Deals 5% weapon damage per second
• Duration: 5-10 seconds

Poison

• Damage over time with healing reduction
• Reduces healing received by 50%
• Duration: 8-15 seconds

Burn

• High damage over time
• Deals 8% magic damage per second
• Duration: 3-6 seconds

Weakness

• Reduces target's damage output
• -20% to -40% damage penalty
• Duration: 5-10 seconds

Defensive Mechanics

Blocking

• Shield Required: Only with equipped shield
• Block Chance: 15-35% depending on shield quality
• Block Amount: 30-60% damage reduction
• Cannot Block: Back attacks, magical skills (most)

Dodging

• Evasion Stat: Based on DEX and equipment
• Base Evasion: 5% for all characters
• Evasion Cap: 30% maximum
• Cannot Evade: AoE attacks, targeted skills

Damage Reduction

• Armor: Reduces physical damage
• Resistance: Reduces magical damage
• Percentage Based: Diminishing returns after 50%
• Calculation: See Damage Formulas above

Resource Management

Health Points (HP)

• Depleted by enemy damage
• Restored by potions, healing skills, rest
• Death occurs at 0 HP

Mana Points (MP)

• Consumed by skills and abilities
• Regenerates over time (1% per second base)
• Increased regeneration while out of combat
• Restored by mana potions

Stamina (Assassin Specific)

• Used for mobility skills and critical strikes
• Regenerates quickly (10% per second)
• Maximum 100 points

Combat Strategies

PvE Combat Tips

Monster Aggro Range

• Stay outside detection range (15 meters) to avoid combat
• Pulling one monster prevents overwhelming groups
• Use ranged attacks to separate targets

Kiting Strategy

• Attack while moving backwards
• Maintains distance from melee enemies
• Essential for ranged classes
• Works best with slow/root effects

AoE Farming

• Group multiple weak enemies
• Use area-of-effect skills
• Most efficient for leveling
• Requires good positioning

Boss Mechanics

• Learn attack patterns
• Dodge telegraphed abilities (red indicators)
• Focus on survival over damage
• Use environment for cover

PvP Combat Tips

Opening Engagement

• Strike first for advantage
• Use gap closers or range
• Burst damage on opening
• Apply CC early

Resource Management

• Don't waste skills on blocked/dodged attacks
• Save escape skills for emergencies
• Potion cooldowns matter (8 seconds)

Counter Strategies by Class

vs Warriors:

• Maintain distance, kite
• Don't trade hits directly
• Use CC when they charge
• Exploit low mobility

vs Assassins:

• Face your back to walls
• Watch for stealth shimmer
• High HP pool helps survive burst
• Group up in team fights

vs Wizards:

• Close distance quickly
• Use terrain for cover
• Interrupt casting with CC
• Pressure constantly

vs Half-Demons:

• Unpredictable, adapt quickly
• Beware of ranged→melee switches
• Exploit their lack of specialization
• Sustained fights favor pure builds

Advanced Techniques

Animation Canceling

• Use movement to cancel skill recovery animations
• Increases DPS by 10-20%
• Requires precise timing
• Most effective on fast skills

Stutter Stepping

• Attack → Move → Attack rhythm
• Maintains mobility while attacking
• Essential for ranged classes
• Prevents being predictable

Skill Weaving

• Alternate instant skills between basic attacks
• Maximizes damage output
• Requires understanding of global cooldowns
• Advanced technique for experienced players

I-Frames (Invincibility Frames)

• Some skills provide brief invulnerability
• Can dodge otherwise unavoidable damage
• Frame-perfect timing required
• Class-specific skills (mainly Assassin)

Combat UI Elements

Health Bars

• Green: Friendly/Neutral
• Yellow: Aggressive but not hostile
• Red: Enemy/Hostile
• Purple: Boss/Elite

Damage Numbers

• White: Physical damage dealt
• Blue: Magical damage dealt
• Red: Damage received
• Yellow: Critical hits
• Orange: Super critical (200%+)

Status Icons

• Buffs appear above health bar (green border)
• Debuffs appear below health bar (red border)
• Duration shown as depleting circle
• Hover for detailed tooltip

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Master these combat fundamentals and you'll triumph in any battle. Remember: In INFERNA, skill and strategy triumph over raw stats!