A character’s effectiveness in combat is influenced by many factors, including the [[equipment ]] that he or she is using, the [[Class ]] of the character, his or her [[Attributes]], any enchantments that are in effect, etc. The Combat Statistics displayed on the Character Information screen represent the character’s current values, but do not include the effects of non-Identified [[magical items]].

'''Armor Class''' is a total of all the protection that your character is currently receiving from armor, talismans, [[shields]], etc. A high armor class allows the character to resist the effects of physical attacks, and may help against various magical effects as well.

'''Damage''' is the current range of damage that your character can inflict on a successful hit during combat. An opponent hit by the character will lose this much Life. The Damage rating is based on the [[weapon ]] being wielded, the character’s Attributes, [[Level]], and any magical bonuses.