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# Melee Damage

Melee damage ![](/files/3UMpOzyjFIhWOJSIcj96) is usually a single damage amount, with an 80% chance to hit your opponent. This provides a balance of skill, card power and chance.

In most cases Immortal and Equipment card Melee modifiers will increase damage amount.

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*“Sometimes you just need a bigger hammer.”*\
*- Steelshard, Deepsmith forger*