Combat class

Some classes rely mostly upon combat. However, this does not proclude them from also being spellcasters. It just means that their focus is mostly on combat and less on spellcasting.

Combat ability

Each combat class typically relies on a different style of combat. The combat styles are affected by two main attributes, Strength and Dexterity. While these combat styles are not restricted to any particular class or prestige, the typical classes that use that particular method are shown on the table. Some classes, such as the Fighter, can utilize any of these combat styles effectively. Others, such as the Bard, favor one style over all of the others. Again, while the table lists the most common classes to utilize a particular style of combat, any class can be built around any particular combat style.

Style	Ability	Classes that typically use this style
Archery	Dexterity	Arcane archer, Bard, Ranger, Rogue, Stormlord, Warlock
One Handed	Strength	Eldritch knight, Warlock
One Handed	Dexterity*	Bard, Duellist, Rogue, Shadow Thief of Amn (class), Warlock
One Handed plus shield	Strength	Barbarian, Blackguard, Divine champion, Dwarven defender, Fighter, Frenzied berserker, Neverwinter Nine (class), Paladin, Warpriest, Weapon master
One Handed plus shield	Dexterity*	Barbarian, Dwarven defender, Frenzied berserker, Weapon master
Two Handed	Strength	Barbarian, Blackguard, Divine champion, Fighter, Frenzied berserker, Paladin, Red dragon disciple, Stormlord, Weapon master
Two Weapon	Strength	Frenzied berserker, Ranger, Red dragon disciple
Two Weapon	Dexterity*	Assassin, Bard, Invisible blade, Ranger, Rogue, Shadow Dancer
Unarmed	Strength	Monk, Sacred fist
Unarmed	Dexterity*	Monk

* The use of Dexterity by this combat feat involves the use of the Weapon Finesse feat. This allows the combatant to use their Dexterity bonus instead of Strength to their Attack Bonus for the purposes of hitting the opponent. However, damage dealt is still based upon Strength.

Combat Classes (including classes from Kaedrin's PRC Pack)

This is a list that adds all of the classes from Kaedrin's PRC Pack, and will allow for easy comparison between the classes from the original game and those added by Kaedrin.(This is a work in progress.)

Style	Ability	Classes that typically use this style
Archery	Dexterity	Arcane archer, Bard, Canaith Lyrist, Ninja, Ranger, Rogue, Scout, Stormlord, Thug Warlock
One Handed	Strength	Bladesinger, Eldritch knight, Warlock
One Handed	Dexterity*	Bard, Bladesinger, Canaith Lyrist, Duellist, Rogue, Scout, Shadow Thief of Amn (class), Warlock
One Handed plus shield	Strength	Anointed Knight, Barbarian, Black Flame Zealot, Blackguard, Champion of the Silver Flame, Champion of the Wild, Divine champion, Dwarven defender, Fighter, Frenzied berserker, Neverwinter Nine (class), Paladin, Warpriest, Weapon master
One Handed plus shield	Dexterity*	Barbarian, Champion of the Wild, Dwarven defender, Frenzied berserker, Weapon master
Two Handed	Strength	Anointed Knight, Barbarian, Black Flame Zealot, Blackguard, Divine champion, Fighter, Frenzied berserker, Champion of the Silver Flame, Paladin, Red dragon disciple, Stormlord, Weapon master
Two Weapon	Strength	Champion of the Wild, Frenzied berserker, Ranger, Red dragon disciple
Two Weapon	Dexterity*	Assassin, Avenger, Bard, Canaith Lyrist, Champion of the Wild, Invisible blade, Ninja, Ranger, Rogue, Scout, Shadow Dancer
Unarmed	Strength	Monk, Sacred fist
Unarmed	Dexterity*	Monk