Combat and Effect

Combat

Combat verb - To oppose (someone) in physical conflict.

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Effect and combat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Effect" instead a verb "Combat".

Effect verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

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Combat and effect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Combat" instead a verb "Effect".

similar	similar combat	similar effect
normal	normal combat	normal effect
direct	direct combat	direct effect
original	original combat	original effect
Other adjectives: single, actual, real, little, magic, deadly, magical.

world	combat world	effect world
times	combat times	effect times

This trope is also often in effect in Tabletop RPGs, as most of them are still aimed at "action" genres, where combat is a common mode of conflict resolution by definition.

Source: RPGs Equal Combat
The rebooted Tomb Raider (2013) has a longbow as Lara's signature weapon, and can use a climbing axe to lethal effect in close combat after earning enough experience.

Source: Bow and Sword, in Accord
This is arguable the most useful "Life" skill since Dex has a huge effect on the amount of damage you inflict in combat, especially ranged combat; and this skill has the largest effect on Dex.

Source: Guide Dang It / Eastern RPG

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