As many of you are well aware, the duel arena has become ever popular in recent times as more and more players ditch their mains and start a-fresh in an effort to create an ultra effecient stake machine. Most of the time, the thought process behind it revolves around a little bit of fun, or maybe the hope of a large amount of wealth. But my reason behind this post is not to outline what you all already know. I am here to question the formula Jagex has created behind the duel arena and the combat system (melee specifically). A long lasting string of nothing but bad luck in the arena got me asking several question that nobody could answer. Is the result of the fight decided as soon as you press the 'accept' button :?: Defence; does it reduce the number of hits you take, or the size of the damage from hits you take? Or both :?: Attack; does it reduce the number of 0's you hit, or increase the number of max damage hits you deal? Or both :?: My personal favourite - how much is really just luck :?: This should not be in the help and advice board, im not asking for help, merely just giving tip.it'ers various subtopics to discuss. It will be interesting to see what people believe they understand. The duel arena - discuss. :lol: