We're also changing the method the combat levels are calculated. We're scrapping the current design of 138 maximum and replacing it with a calculation that is much simpler to OSRS gold comprehend: X + Defence level +2 = your Combat level. (X) Your most advanced stats in Magic or Ranged Attack. Strength or Magic. This is the latest maximum combat level of 200
We made this change to make it easier for determining the Combat level for beginners and veterans. We're removing any effects on your Combat level that Prayer, Summoning, and Constitution levels have. While they have a desired effect, incorporating them into Combat level calculations is not really necessary.
Encouraging challenging fights. This is the biggest aspect of the Evolution of Combat update. In PvE combat we're rebalancing all NPCs that play in the game to make them more compatible with players with similar levels. This means giving NPCs ranged and magic attacks in order to position them in the triangular combat.
You will find that most of the creatures in the game are limited to cheap RuneScape Mobile gold basic melee attack, so you won't need to use any other weapon. All that will change as we'll encourage you to learn the strengths and weaknesses of each monster (all shown very clearly on the combat side panel, where your stab/slash/crush/special attack buttons used to be) and to learn the best combat method and gear to use against them.