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{{Otheruses|the {{ItA}} Into the Abyss guide to combat|frequently asked questions (FAQ)|Into the Abyss FAQ}}
{{Otheruses|the {{ItA}} Into the Abyss guide to combat|frequently asked questions (FAQ)|Into the Abyss FAQ}}


=Introduction=
= 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.
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.


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# {{ZoneIcon|The Final Depth}}
# {{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}} ===
==How Into the Abyss affects Combat==
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.
 
==={{Icon|Combat_Reversed_Triangle|notext=true|nolink=true}} Reversed Combat Triangle===
 
In the Abyssal Realm, the direction of the combat triangle is reversed. Note that if your AR is reduced by the Abyssal Intimidation passive, the combat triangle is applied last.
* {{Skill|Attack|Melee}} is strong against {{Skill|Magic}}
* {{Skill|Attack|Melee}} is strong against {{Skill|Magic}}
* {{Skill|Ranged}} is strong against {{Skill|Attack|Melee}}
* {{Skill|Ranged}} is strong against {{Skill|Attack|Melee}}
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==={{Icon|Abyssal Damage|notext=true|nolink=true}} Abyssal Damage===
=== {{Icon|Combat|Combat Simulator|nolink=true}} ===
 
{{Icon|Abyssal Damage|notext=true|nolink=true}} '''Abyssal Damage''' is dealt by all monsters in the {{ItA}} [[Into the Abyss Expansion]], making {{Melvor}} [[Damage Reduction]] useless. {{Icon|Abyssal Damage|notext=true|nolink=true}} '''Abyssal Resistance''' is the stat required to reduce damage by these enemies.
 
==={{Icon|Combat|notext=true|nolink=true}} Combat Simulator===
 
''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.''
''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==
== 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.
Having progressed through {{TotH}} [[Combat_Guide/Throne_of_the_Herald|Throne of the Herald]] and {{AoD|Atlas of Discovery}} [[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|Atlas of Discovery}} [[Combat_Guide/Atlas_of_Discovery|Atlas of discovery]] also has many benefits such as the {{Skill|Cartography|notext=true}} [[Cartography#All_Points_of_Interest/Point's of interest|Point's 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.''
''Make sure to run in [[Scripting_and_Extensions/Combat_Simulator|Combat Simulator]] to find out what to use! These are just recommendations.''


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


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


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


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


==={{Skill|Summoning|notext=true|nolink=true}} Summoning===
=== {{Skill|Summoning|nolink=true}} ===
 
There are a few useful summoning synergies to have before you get {{ItA}} [[Summoning#Abyssal|Abyssal Familiars]]:
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|Fox|Spider}} (worse {{Melvor}} {{Synergy|Centaur|Dragon}})
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* {{Synergy|Eldritch Eyeball|Abyssal Yak}} magic (resistance)
* {{Synergy|Eldritch Eyeball|Abyssal Yak}} magic (resistance)


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


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


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# {{PrayerIcon|Unrelenting}} + {{PrayerIcon|Evisceration}}
# {{PrayerIcon|Unrelenting}} + {{PrayerIcon|Evisceration}}


==={{Icon|Undead_Enhancement_(Superior)|notext=true|nolink=true}} Enhancements===
=== {{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:
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|Undead Enhancement (Superior)}}  
# {{ItemIcon|Dragon Enhancement (Superior)}}  
# {{ItemIcon|Dragon Enhancement (Superior)}}  
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# {{ItemIcon|Overlords Enhancement (Superior)}}
# {{ItemIcon|Overlords Enhancement (Superior)}}


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


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


==={{Skill|Cartography|notext=true|nolink=true}} Point's of Interest===
=== {{Skill|Cartography|Points of Interest|nolink=true}} ===
 
* {{POIIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}} for respawn timer reduction
* {{POIIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}} for respawn timer reduction
* {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}} for melee
* {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}} for melee
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* {{POIIcon|The Academia Arcanum}} for magic
* {{POIIcon|The Academia Arcanum}} for magic


==Into the Abyss Combat==
== Into the Abyss Combat ==
 
=== Early Game Into the Abyss ===
===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}}.
 
After collecting all suggested gear from the [[#Gear|Gear]] section, proceed to start combat. Immediate goals are to begin gathering {{Icon|Abyssal Damage}} resistant 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.  
Items that are acquired from other skills will be omitted in the interest of verbosity.  
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''Remember to check Dungeon guides before attempting to ensure you meet the minimum requirements! Or just use [[Combat Simulator]] if you have that.''
''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====
==== Major Goals ====
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Woe}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Woe}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Woeful Gloves}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Woeful Gloves}}
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# Loot {{ItemIcon|Fractured Beast Shield}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Fractured Beast Shield}}


===Mid Game Into the Abyss===
=== Mid Game Into the Abyss ===
 
==== Major Goals ====
====Major Goals====
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Ruin}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Ruin}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Abyssal Darkshield}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Abyssal Darkshield}}
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# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Stronghold of Blight}} for {{ItemIcon|Blighted Enhancement (Superior)}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Stronghold of Blight}} for {{ItemIcon|Blighted Enhancement (Superior)}}


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


====Major Goals====
==== Major Goals ====
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Resolve}}
# Clear {{ZoneIcon|Depths of Resolve}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Artificer Body}}
# Loot {{ItemIcon|Voidium Artificer Body}}