Newbs, Combat, and Stats?

[Lupich]

What should I work on to handle a toe to toe battle? I now have the "mechanics" of combat down - Took a fox down its defense bar and started damaging it, but I don't think I have enough health.

Constitution, Strength, and Agility? Hopefully I'll have my hands on a sword here soon too, if that helps.

[Potjeh]

Either unarmed combat or melee combat.

[Lupich]

I intend to go melee.... Is melee more powerful? I assumed it was, but I could be wrong.

[Potjeh]

Does more damage, but unarmed gets faster IP, offence and defence. Do note that you still need UA for pvp even if you're going melee, else the opponent will own you with manoeuvres.