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Tactics are the core of PvP. Different sides will develop their own tactics, and individual players will develop their own fighting styles and preferences. Decision making is a key part of PvP, and weighs heavily on the success of the players involved. There are a few things that are commonly agreed upon, such as taking height advantage, and focusing in one x one encounters. Different parts of the body are often aimed at to cripple or impair the enemy, and opponents are singled out based on their strength and current position in combat. PvP is often a group effort, and so organized tactics are often developed. Below is a list of things that are often considered in one on one combat.
'''Height Advantage: ''' Being a significant distance above the player gives you height advantage. This adds to your combat rating, and thus increases your chance to hit and your general effectiveness in combat. Falling into a pit can be deadly, as a player must climb out with the enemy on them, while suffering from decreased combat rating do to moving, poor footing, and being beneath their enemy. Height advantage can also be gained by riding a horse, although engaging an enemy with a horse that is unequipped with barding could prove fatal to the animal.
'''Movement: ''' Most likely players will be moving frequently when engaged in one on one combat. They will be seeking height advantage, and attempting to get behind the other player. Moving increases your chance to be hit, so this too must be considered while fighting.
'''Flanking Bonus (for being behind players): ''' If you are behind a player, you have a greatly increased chance to hit. If it is possible, it is advised to be behind your enemy as much as possible. This is sometimes too difficult to do however, and can be considered an opportunity more than a tactic.
'''Pets: ''' Having a pet in combat (usually a troll or crocodile) will give you what is known as 'gank bonus'. This greatly increases your chance to hit, and the chance of your pet hitting.
'''Aiming: ''' Aiming for any spot besides the torso decreases your chance to hit the player, however the torso is also the most resistant of all body parts. While you may land more hits, they will each do considerably less damage than hits to anywhere else on the body. When chasing someone down, people generally aim for the feet/calves, which will cause the greatest slow down in movement speed. If the player is not wearing a great helm, the head is often aimed for, as a single powerful shot may kill them if it hits their unprotected face. When no obvious weak spots are present, players will normally aim for whatever piece of armor they think is weakest.
'''Focusing: ''' Each level of focus grants a +1 bonus to CR. This is the equivalent of 5 levels of fight skill in PvP. In one on one combat, it is highly recommended that you focus, in order to gain the upper hand in the fight. If one player gets to high focus, whoever gets the first hit in will often be the victor, as the they will immediately be in a position of power. Focusing takes four seconds, and the player is more vulnerable during this time. If you out focus your enemy, it is arguable that the disadvantage is made up for by the levels of focus already gained.
