This, like some other guides here, is a HEAVY work in progress.
So, you want to learn how to beat people up? Then you've come to the right place!
Here you will learn how to fight from someone who is definitely qualified to teach you. I totally know what I'm doing!
Combat is stat/skill based, pick your fights, if you aren't playing a combat class you're probably going to lose
The most important aspect to combat is landing a critical, the second most important part is disarming.
Stamina is everything. no stamina, no fighting - dodging drains stamina immensely (iirc)
Combat is hyper-lethal, avoid direct confrontation unless you're sure you can win
You're more likely to win a 2v1 than a 1v1
There are 6 combat intents, Feint, Swift, Strong, Defend, Aimed, and Weak.