Skills

Every skill runs from level 1 to 100. The six combat skills average into your combat level; the rest make, gather and unlock things.

Combat skills

Your combat level is the average of these six, rounded down.

DexterityRaises your maximum stamina, and trains when you hit with a sword, spear, bow or greatsword.16 ways to train, 17 unlocks
StrengthRaises melee damage, and trains when you hit with a mace, axe, pickaxe, throwing axe or greatsword.6 ways to train, 16 unlocks
DefenseCuts the damage you take from every kind of attack, and trains on the damage your defenses soak up.8 ways to train, 70 unlocks
VitalityRaises your maximum health, and trains when food and potions heal you.10 ways to train, 0 unlocks
RangedRaises damage from bows, crossbows and throwing axes, and trains when you hit with them.9 ways to train, 32 unlocks
SorceryRaises heat, cold and energy damage, and trains when you hit with a staff, a wand or a sorcery ability.8 ways to train, 34 unlocks

Other skills

How experience and levels work in general, including effective levels and potions, is onskills and experience.