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Melee Damage Skill: Effect and How to Use

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Melee Damage is one of the Warrior skills in Horizon Forbidden West (HFW). Read on to learn more about its effects, skill point cost, how to use and unlock it, and the best playstyles to use with this skill.

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Melee Damage Skill Effect and How to Use

Melee Damage Basic Information

Melee Damage
Horizon Forbidden West Melee Damage Skill
Skill Type Warrior
Description Deal more damage with Light and Heavy Attacks.
Tap R1 to use a Light Attack.
Tap R2 to use a Heavy Attack.
Skill Point Cost 1
Required Skill -

How to Use the Melee Damage Skill

Passive boost

This is a passive boost to melee damage. Keep upgrading this skill to experience the full benefits of Melee Damage.

Best Playstyles for the Melee Damage Skill

Engage in Close-Range Combat

This skill is one of the Warrior-type skills that unlock new melee combos and increase melee damage and effectiveness. Engage enemies in close-range fights to take full advantage of this skill's effect.

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