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'''Melee''' is a form of [[combat]] (usually physical) that requires the attacker to be relatively close (arm plus weapon length) to the target as opposed to a [[ranged]] attack. Sometimes also called "hand-to-hand" or "close combat". Pronounced as mā-ˌlā / may-lay.
 
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|name=Combat Experience
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|description=Increases your total Agility and Intellect by X%.
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|class=Hunter
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|tree=Marksmanship
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|tier=6
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|affects=[[Agility]], [[Intellect]]
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|ranks=2
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|talent_req=None
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==Rank table==
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! Rank !! +Agility and +Intellect
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| 1 || 2%
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|-class="alt"
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| 2 || 4%
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{{Classfooter|Hunter}}
Close [[Weapon|weapon]] combat as opposed to [[Ranged|ranged]] weapon or [[Spell|spell]] combat.
 
 
World of Warcraft typically defines 'Melee Range' as 5 Yards or closer.
 
 
== Typical Melee Weapons ==
 
 
Typical melee weapons used:
 
* ([[Unarmed]])
 
* [[Axe]]
 
* [[Dagger]]
 
* [[Fist Weapon]]
 
* [[Hammer]]
 
* [[Mace]]
 
* [[Polearm]]
 
* [[Staff]]
 
* [[Sword]]
 
 
== Melee Ability Comparison By Class ==
 
 
NOTE: This is only a comparison of overall melee DPS ability (It does not include mitigation). Spellcasting or at least spellcasting specialized classes will have poor melee DPS, while the pure melee or melee specialized classes will have high melee DPS.
 
 
Excellent:
 
These classes have the highest potential for melee DPS, even without specialization.
 
 
* [[Warrior]] (Arms or Fury spec providing highest DPS)
 
* [[Rogue]] (Openers, stuns, other skills, and finishers)
 
* [[Death knight]]
 
 
Fair:
 
These classes can comfortably hold their own in melee, but unless specialized in it will be inferior to a Warrior or Rogue. With equal level of gearing, talents, and playing ability they can meet or exceed said classes' melee DPS.
 
 
* [[Paladin]] (Auras and Seals/Judgments)
 
* [[Shaman]] (Totems, Weapon Enchants, AP Buffs, Dual Wield, etc)
 
* [[Druid]] (Feral spec (cat form), rogue-like dps, Leader of the Pack aura)
 
 
Poor:
 
These classes can just about cope in melee, but have more efficient means of combat at their disposal.
 
 
* [[Hunter]] (Raptor Strike and Mongoose Bite, but should [[Wing Clip]] to gain range/kite)
 
 
Bad:
 
These classes should avoid any kind of melee combat where possible; even running away rather than engaging in melee.
 
 
* [[Priest]] (Power Word Shield gives mitigation, but should Fear and run away to cast better spells)
 
* [[Mage]] (Use Frost Nova and Sheep crowd control, back off and nuke.)
 
* [[Warlock]] (Defend with [[Fire Shield]] and [[Demon Skin]]/[[Demon Armor]], but should use the pet to handle melee. Warlock should instead DOT/Nuke [depending on spec] from a distance)
 
[[Category:Game terms]]
 
[[Category:Combat]]
 

Revision as of 21:13, 15 April 2011

Combat Experience
Ability hunter combatexperience
  • Combat Experience (2 ranks)
  • Marksmanship, Tier 6
  • Increases your total Agility and Intellect by X%.
Requirements
Class Hunter
Tree Marksmanship
Points required 25
Talent required None
Properties
Affects Agility, Intellect

Rank table

Rank +Agility and +Intellect
1 2%
2 4%