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| − | '''Melee''' means close quarter combat. Examples include spear, sword, mace, dagger or fist combat. It's the opposite of [[ranged]] attacks, and generally mean that the [[character]] or [[monster]] that is within melee range can be attacked by others in melee range. | + | '''Melee''' means close quarter combat. Examples include spear, sword, mace, dagger or fist combat. '''Melee range''' is about 1-3 yards, normally. |
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| + | ==Background== | ||
| + | Melee (from the French mêlée), or sometimes referred to as "brawl", generally refers to disorganized close combat involving a group of fighters. A melee ensues when groups become locked together in combat with no regard to group tactics or fighting as an organized unit; each participant fights as an individual. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melee More info]. | ||
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| + | ==Melee in games== | ||
| + | In games, melee can very well be organised combat, the main thing it's CLOSE combat. It's the opposite of [[ranged]] attacks, and generally mean that the [[character]] or [[monster]] that is within "melee range" can be attacked by others in melee range. | ||
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| + | The word melee will also apply when a combatant use a spell or spell-like ability to damage her opponent while being in such a close vicinity to it that it could hurt her back in turn. Some melee attacks use an [[Area of Effect]] instead of a single individual as target. | ||
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==Melee Classes== | ==Melee Classes== | ||
| − | In [[Diablo 3]], the following classes are considered " | + | In [[Diablo 3]], the following classes are considered "melee" [[class]]es: |
* [[Barbarian]] - Pure melee class. Almost no non-melee oriented skills. | * [[Barbarian]] - Pure melee class. Almost no non-melee oriented skills. | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Monk]] - The melee caster hybrid. |
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==Melee Monsters== | ==Melee Monsters== | ||
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* [[Grotesque]] - Durable with average attacks, and a special ability to release [[Lamprey]] when he dies. | * [[Grotesque]] - Durable with average attacks, and a special ability to release [[Lamprey]] when he dies. | ||
* [[Wraith]] - Incorporeal monster with ability to drain life. Often resistant or immune to physical damage. | * [[Wraith]] - Incorporeal monster with ability to drain life. Often resistant or immune to physical damage. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:30, 13 August 2011
Melee means close quarter combat. Examples include spear, sword, mace, dagger or fist combat. Melee range is about 1-3 yards, normally.
Background[edit | edit source]
Melee (from the French mêlée), or sometimes referred to as "brawl", generally refers to disorganized close combat involving a group of fighters. A melee ensues when groups become locked together in combat with no regard to group tactics or fighting as an organized unit; each participant fights as an individual. More info.
Melee in games[edit | edit source]
In games, melee can very well be organised combat, the main thing it's CLOSE combat. It's the opposite of ranged attacks, and generally mean that the character or monster that is within "melee range" can be attacked by others in melee range.
The word melee will also apply when a combatant use a spell or spell-like ability to damage her opponent while being in such a close vicinity to it that it could hurt her back in turn. Some melee attacks use an Area of Effect instead of a single individual as target.
Melee Classes[edit | edit source]
In Diablo 3, the following classes are considered "melee" classes:
Melee Monsters[edit | edit source]
The majority of monsters in Diablo III are melee-oriented, with a few exceptions. Here are a few examples of melee monsters, with different mechanics:
- Goatman - Straight forward cannonfodder. They run up, hit fast but not very hard and then the player kills them. Dangerous in great numbers.
- Skeletal Shieldman - A soldier that can absorb a huge amound of damage with shields, shielding themselves as well as ranged monsters behind them. Attach from behind, or stun them for easy kills.
- Skeletal Executioner - Slow but powerful attacks. A player can move out of the way, and kill the monster after his power-swing.
- Activated Vessel - Generally high life and damage monster. Like chopping down a big tree, with dangers of being hit by a falling branch.
- Grotesque - Durable with average attacks, and a special ability to release Lamprey when he dies.
- Wraith - Incorporeal monster with ability to drain life. Often resistant or immune to physical damage.
Related Articles[edit | edit source]
Related articles include:
| Classes of the Diablo games |
Skills - Active skills - Skill runes - Passives - Resource - Movement ability [e] Barbarian Demon Hunter Monk Necromancer Witch Doctor Wizard Followers Other Classes Fan-made |
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| The Barbarian | Fury - Barbarian Active Skills (Archive) | Barbarian Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary Might |
Secondary Tactics |
Defensive Rage |
Pound of Flesh (10) |
Superstition (30) |
| (X) = the level at which the skill becomes unlocked. | |||||
| Barbarian skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Might Tactics Rage |
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Bash |
Cleave |
Frenzy |
[e] |
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Hammer of the Ancients |
Rend |
Seismic Slam |
Whirlwind |
[e] |
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Ground Stomp |
Leap |
Sprint |
Ignore Pain |
[e] |
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Ancient Spear |
Revenge |
Furious Charge |
Overpower |
[e] |
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Weapon Throw |
Threatening Shout |
Battle Rage |
War Cry |
[e] |
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Earthquake |
Call of the Ancients |
Wrath of the Berserker |
[e] |
| Demon Hunter skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Hunting Devices Archery |
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Hungering Arrow |
Entangling Shot |
Bola Shot |
Grenades |
[e] |
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Impale |
Rapid Fire |
Chakram |
Elemental Arrow |
[e] |
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Caltrops |
Smoke Screen |
Shadow Power |
[e] |
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Vault |
Preparation |
Companion |
Marked for Death |
[e] |
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Evasive Fire |
Fan of Knives |
Spike Trap |
Sentry |
[e] |
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Strafe |
Multishot |
Cluster Arrow |
Rain of Vengeance |
[e] |
| Monk skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Techniques Focus Mantras |
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Fists of Thunder |
Deadly Reach |
Crippling Wave |
Way of the Hundred Fists |
[e] |
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Lashing Tail Kick |
Tempest Rush |
Wave of Light |
[e] |
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Blinding Flash |
Breath of Heaven |
Serenity |
Inner Sanctuary |
[e] |
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Dashing Strike |
Exploding Palm |
Sweeping Wind |
[e] |
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Cyclone Strike |
Seven-Sided Strike |
Mystic Ally |
[e] |
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Mantra of Evasion |
Mantra of Retribution |
Mantra of Healing |
Mantra of Conviction |
[e] |
| Necromancer skill categories: Primary Secondary Corpses Blood and Bone Reanimation Curses |
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| Witch Doctor skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Terror Decay Voodoo |
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Poison Dart - Rune effects |
Corpse Spiders |
Plague of Toads |
Firebomb |
[e] |
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Grasp of the Dead |
Firebats |
Haunt |
Locust Swarm |
[e] |
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Summon Zombie Dogs |
Horrify |
Spirit Walk |
Hex |
[e] |
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Soul Harvest |
Sacrifice |
Mass Confusion |
[e] |
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Zombie Charger |
Spirit Barrage |
Acid Cloud |
Wall of Zombies |
[e] |
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Gargantuan |
Big Bad Voodoo |
Fetish Army |
[e] |
| Wizard skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Force Conjuration Mastery |
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Magic Missile |
Shock Pulse |
Spectral Blade |
Electrocute |
[e] |
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Ray of Frost |
Arcane Orb |
Arcane Torrent |
Disintegrate |
[e] |
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Frost Nova |
Diamond Skin |
Slow Time |
Teleport |
[e] |
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Wave of Force |
Energy Twister |
Hydra |
Meteor |
Blizzard |
[e] |
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Ice Armor |
Storm Armor |
Magic Weapon |
Familiar |
Energy Armor |
[e] |
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Explosive Blast |
Mirror Image |
Archon |
[e] |
| Followers | Kormac the Templar | Lyndon the Scoundrel | Eirena the Enchantress [e] | |||
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Level 10: |
Level 5: Level 10: |
Level 15: |
Level 15: Level 20: |
Level 25: Level 30: | ||
| Diablo III Other Classes | Diablo II Classes | Diablo I Classes [e] | ||||
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Archetypes: |
Archetype sub-types: |
Other classes: |
Diablo II: |
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| Fan-made Classes | Fan-made Skills [e] | ||||
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• Alchemist |
• Flagellant |
• Ranger |
Dragon Warrior Skills |
Aurian Mage Skill | |
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