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= Introduction =
The following guide takes the player through the combat of the {{ItA}} [[Into the Abyss Expansion]] with as little effort as possible. It can be started after completing {{ZoneIcon|Impending Darkness Event}} but it's recommended {{TotH}} [[Combat_Guide/Throne_of_the_Herald|Throne of the Herald]] and {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} [[Combat_Guide/Atlas_of_Discovery|Atlas of discovery]] are completed first.

Frequent skill swapping is a lot more important than in {{Melvor}} base game, so if you are struggling to progress try leveling some non-combat skills first. 

[[Skill Tree]]s are also extremely important, make sure you are acquiring the buffs as those points come in to make progression significantly faster.

This Guide is NOT designed with the [[Ancient Relics]] Game Mode in mind. Players looking for more information about that [[Game Mode]] should visit the [[Ancient Relics/Guide|Ancient Relics Guide]]. 

A simplistic order for completing combat:
# {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Woe}}
# {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Decay}}
# {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Fear}}
# {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Ruin}}
# {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Isolation}}
# {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Dissolve}}
# {{ZoneIcon|Stronghold of Blight}}
# {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Resolve}}
# {{ZoneIcon|Stronghold of Fear}}
# {{ZoneIcon|Stronghold of the Overlords}}
# {{ZoneIcon|The Final Depth}}

== How Into the Abyss affects Combat ==
=== {{Icon|Abyssal Damage|type=damage|nolink=true}} ===
'''{{Icon|Abyssal Damage|type=damage}}''' is dealt by all monsters in the {{ItA}} [[Into the Abyss Expansion]], making {{Icon|Damage Reduction}} useless. '''{{Icon|Abyssal Resistance}}''' is the stat required to reduce damage by these enemies.

=== {{Icon|Combat_Reversed_Triangle|Reversed Combat Triangle|nolink=true}} ===
In the [[Abyssal Realm]], the direction of the [[Combat Triangle]] is reversed. Note that if your {{Icon|Abyssal Resistance|nolink=true}} is reduced by the enemy's 'Abyssal Intimidation' passive, the combat triangle is applied last.
* {{Skill|Attack|Melee}} is strong against {{Skill|Magic}}
* {{Skill|Ranged}} is strong against {{Skill|Attack|Melee}}
* {{Skill|Magic}} is strong against {{Skill|Ranged}}

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File:Combat Triangle Standard Reversed.png|Reversed Combat Triangle (Standard Mode)
File:Combat Triangle Hardcore Reversed.png|Reversed Combat Triangle (Hardcore Mode)
</gallery>

=== {{Icon|Skill Tree|Skill Trees}} (WIP)===

''Write skill tree info here''

=== {{Icon|Combat|Combat Simulator|nolink=true}} ===
''Because the combat mechanics in this expansion are rather complex, and minor changes in enemy, equipment and player stats can make specific items better or worse it is always recommended to use the [[Scripting_and_Extensions/Combat_Simulator|Combat Simulator]] to verify how to get the most kills per hour or drops per hour.''

== Stats and Buffs ==
Having progressed through {{TotH}} [[Combat_Guide/Throne_of_the_Herald|Throne of the Herald]] and {{AoD}} [[Combat_Guide/Atlas_of_Discovery|Atlas of discovery]] combat will make {{ItA}} [[Into the Abyss Expansion|Into the Abyss]] significantly easier. This is due to {{TotH}} [[Combat_Guide/Throne_of_the_Herald|Throne of the Herald]] powerful starting potions from {{Skill|Herblore}}, {{Skill|Agility}} bonuses, {{Skill|Astrology}} bonuses and {{Skill|Summoning}} familiars. {{AoD}} [[Combat_Guide/Atlas_of_Discovery|Atlas of discovery]] also has many benefits such as the {{Skill|Cartography|notext=true}} [[Cartography#All_Points_of_Interest|Points of Interest]] added which give many useful combat buffs, some of the {{Icon|Unholy Prayers|nolink=true|notext=true}} [[Unholy_Prayers#Unholy_Items|Unholy Items]] can be useful too.

''Make sure to run in [[Scripting_and_Extensions/Combat_Simulator|Combat Simulator]] to find out what to use! These are just recommendations.''

=== {{Icon|Combat|Starting Gear|nolink=true}} ===
Recommended gear to get before starting:

==== {{Melvor}} Base Game ====
*{{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}}
*{{ItemIcon|Shield of Ranged Power}}

==== {{TotH}} Throne of the Herald ====
*{{ItemIcon|Blazing Helmet}}
*{{ItemIcon|Perfect Sight Legs}}
*{{ItemIcon|Superior Max Skillcape}}
*{{ItemIcon|Voodoo Trinket}}

==== {{AoD}} Atlas of Discovery ====
*{{ItemIcon|Eradicating Gloves (m)}}
*{{ItemIcon|Ring of Malice (m)}}
*{{ItemIcon|Combination Fury Gem}}
*{{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
*{{ItemIcon|Elusive Boots}}

=== {{Icon|Skill Tree|Skill Trees}} (WIP)===
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|-|[[File:Attack_(skill).png|25x25px]] Attack=
''Insert recommended Attack skill tree here''
|-|[[File:Strength_(skill).png|25x25px]] Strength=
''Insert recommended Strength skill tree here''
|-|[[File:Defence_(skill).png|25x25px]] Defence=
''Insert recommended Defence skill tree here''
|-|[[File:Hitpoints_(skill).png|25x25px]] Hitpoints=
''Insert recommended Hitpoints skill tree here''
|-|[[File:Ranged_(skill).png|25x25px]] Ranged=
''Insert recommended Ranged skill tree here''
|-|[[File:Magic_(skill).png|25x25px]] Magic=
''Insert recommended Magic skill tree here''
|-|[[File:Prayer_(skill).png|25x25px]] Prayer=
''Insert recommended Prayer skill tree here''
|-|[[File:Slayer_(skill).png|25x25px]] Slayer=
''Insert recommended Slayer skill tree here''
|-|[[File:Corruption_(skill).png|25x25px]] Corruption=
''Insert recommended Corruption skill tree here''
</tabber>

=== {{Skill|Summoning|nolink=true}} ===
There are a few useful summoning synergies to have before you get {{ItA}} [[Summoning#Abyssal|Abyssal Familiars]]:
* {{TotH}} {{Synergy|Fox|Spider}} (worse {{Melvor}} {{Synergy|Centaur|Dragon}})
* {{TotH}} {{Synergy|Siren|Lightning Spirit}}
* {{TotH}} {{Synergy|Occultist|Lightning Spirit}}

Useful {{ItA}} [[Summoning#Abyssal|Abyssal Familiars]]
* {{Synergy|Abyssal Occultist|Abyssal Centaur}} ranged (worse)
* {{Synergy|Abyssal Centaur|Eldritch Eyeball}} ranged (better)
* {{Synergy|Abyssal Minotaur|Eldritch Eyeball}} melee
* {{Synergy|Eldritch Eyeball|Imp}} magic (damage)
* {{Synergy|Eldritch Eyeball|Abyssal Yak}} magic (resistance)

=== {{Skill|Herblore|nolink=true}} ===
* {{TotH}} {{ItemIcon|Critical Strike Potion IV}} +20% crit chance
* {{ItA}} {{ItemIcon|Shadeveil Potion IV}} +20% crit chance and +50% chance to apply {{EffectIcon|Shadeveil}} when critically hitting with an attack

=== {{Icon|Prayer|Prayers|nolink=true}} ===
Roughly in order of unlock. Be sure to look at dungeon/stronghold guides.

# {{PrayerIcon|Menace}} + {{PrayerIcon|Focused}}
# {{PrayerIcon|Piercer}} + {{PrayerIcon|Terrorize}}
# {{PrayerIcon|Opress}} + {{PrayerIcon|Ravage}}
# {{PrayerIcon|Deadshot}} + {{PrayerIcon|Tyranny}}
# {{PrayerIcon|Meticulous}} + {{PrayerIcon|Evisceration}}
# {{PrayerIcon|Unrelenting}} + {{PrayerIcon|Evisceration}}

=== {{Icon|Undead_Enhancement_(Superior)|Enhancements|nolink=true}} ===
Enhancements are very useful for both non-combat skilling and combat. They are obtained from [[Strongholds]]. Before starting it is recommended that you acquire all four {{Melvor}} Melvor Realm enhancements:
# {{ItemIcon|Undead Enhancement (Superior)}} 
# {{ItemIcon|Dragon Enhancement (Superior)}} 
# {{ItemIcon|Magic Enhancement (Superior)}} 
# {{ItemIcon|Gods Enhancement (Superior)}} 

{{ItA}} [[Strongholds|Abyssal Stronghold]] enhancements will be acquired as progress is made in the expansion:
# {{ItemIcon|Blighted Enhancement (Superior)}}
# {{ItemIcon|Fear Enhancement (Superior)}}
# {{ItemIcon|Overlords Enhancement (Superior)}}

=== {{ItemIcon|Lurker Gem|Gems|nolink=true}} ===
*{{ItemIcon|Lurker Gem}}
*{{ItemIcon|Combination Fury Gem}}
*{{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}

=== {{ItemIcon|Abyssal Resist Consumable III|Consumables|nolink=true}} ===
* {{ItemIcon|Enhanced Township Food Scroll}}
* {{ItemIcon|Fear Consumable III}}
* {{ItemIcon|Abyssal Resist Consumable III}}

=== {{Skill|Cartography|Points of Interest|nolink=true}} ===
* {{POIIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}} for respawn timer reduction
* {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}} for melee
* {{POIIcon|Bandit Hideout}} for ranged
* {{POIIcon|The Academia Arcanum}} for magic

== Into the Abyss Combat ==
=== Early Game Into the Abyss ===
After collecting all suggested gear from the [[#Gear|Gear]] section, proceed to start combat. Immediate goals are to begin gathering {{Icon|Abyssal Resistance}} gear. Remember that leveling all skills simultaneously is a lot more important in {{ItA}} [[Into the Abyss Expansion|Into the Abyss]] than base game. It is recommended that other abyssal skills are leveled a bit before starting combat to get their AXP bonuses from the respective [[Skill Tree|Skill trees]]: {{Skill|Astrology}}, {{Skill|Agility}}, {{Skill|Township}} and {{Skill|Firemaking}}.

Items that are acquired from other skills will be omitted in the interest of verbosity. 

''Remember to check Dungeon guides before attempting to ensure you meet the minimum requirements! Or just use [[Combat Simulator]] if you have that.''

==== Major Goals ====
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Woe}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Woeful Gloves}}
# Acquire {{ItemIcon|Abyssal Shield}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Toxic Protection Mask}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Smog Fiend Cape}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Thorn Defender}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Decay}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Blighting Gloves}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Fear}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Fear Hunter Whip}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Seismic Wave Boots}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Seismic Toss Gloves}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Fractured Beast Shield}}

=== Mid Game Into the Abyss ===
==== Major Goals ====
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Ruin}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Abyssal Darkshield}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Echo Drifter Cape}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Isolation}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Netherite Gloves}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Wither Guard Shield}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Echo Walker Boots}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Phantom Shift Platelegs}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Dissolve}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Eldritch Harbinger Legs}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Eldritch Harbinger Boots}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Witherbind Wand}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Stronghold of Blight}} for {{ItemIcon|Blighted Enhancement (Superior)}}

=== Late Game Into the Abyss ===
This is mostly preparing for {{ZoneIcon|The Final Depth}}. Creating the {{ItemIcon|Exalted Ornament of Destruction, Illusion, Umbra & Sorcery|Exodius}} will take a while, it's recommended you follow the [[Exalted_Ornament_of_Destruction,_Illusion,_Umbra_%26_Sorcery/Guide|guide]] for it. The items up to {{ItemIcon|Voidburst Gloves}} are all from {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Resolve}} farming so if you intend on getting everything anyways ignore up to there.

==== Major Goals ====
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Resolve}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Artificer Body}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Artificer Legs}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Shield}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Vagrant Robes}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Vagrant Bottoms}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Entity Platebody}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Entity Platelegs}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidburst Gloves}}
# Acquire {{ItemIcon|Voidborne Shield}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Artificer Helmet}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Artificer Boots}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Entity Helmet}}
# Acquire {{ItemIcon|Void Vortex Whip}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Vagrant Helmet}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Vagrant Boots}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Stronghold of Fear}} for {{ItemIcon|Fear Enhancement (Superior)}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Stronghold of the Overlords}} for {{ItemIcon|Overlords Enhancement (Superior)}}
# Acquire {{ItemIcon|Exalted Ornament of Destruction, Illusion, Umbra & Sorcery}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|The Final Depth}}

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