Fighting efficiently in Darkfall Online

Live to fight another day. There's no shame in retreat. If your health or stamina are critically low, try to run to safety. * Try to always keep potions in your backpack. They could save you in a sticky situation and even allow you to fight off stronger opponents that relied on strength over preparedness. * When fighting, try to take the high ground. It's easier to aim and hit an enemy lower than you than it is hitting one that's higher. * When resting, use cover like rocks, trees, bushes etc. This will make you harder to spot. * Just because a player is blue to you, doesn't necessarily mean that he's well intentioned. Stay alert and always expect the unexpected. A healthy dose of paranoia can save you in uncertain situations. * Avoid going below half stamina. Its' tempting to kill the entire goblin spawn in one go but that may leave you low on health and stamina, making you an easy target to enemies passing by. It's recommended to kill a few monsters at a time, retreat and rest up before you finish the rest. This way you're always prepared for any eventuality.

Sounds carry further in Darkfall that in most games and sounds of combat can be heard far away. Finish killing monsters as fast as you can to minimize your exposure time to enemies passing by. Bank often. Items in your bank can't be looted by anyone, unlike items you carry around with you. Make sure you go back to town as often as possible and try not to carry more than you need.

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