How does combat strength work in Avatar: FoP?

Make sure you’re ready for the challenge.

Na'vi in Avatar Frontiers of Pandora.

You can explore the beautiful yet dangerous world of the Western Frontier in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. To survive, you’ll have to hone your combat skills which means learning the ins and outs of combat strength.

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Paying attention to combat strength will alert you to whether you’re ready for a certain challenge or if it is a better idea to spend time on other activities first. This Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora guide will tell you everything you need to know about combat strength and how to increase it.

Na'vi fighting in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Screenshot by Destructoid.

What is combat strength?

Combat strength gives you an indication of your character’s current power level. As you explore the Western Frontier, you’ll discover different activities each with their own combat strength levels. Think of them as recommendations alerting you whether your character has what it takes to beat the quest.

If a quest’s combat strength matches yours or is lower, proceed. It’ll offer you a manageable challenge. If the quest’s combat strength is higher, you may be better off saving for later. Of course, if you’re looking for a challenge you can always attempt to punch above your weight.

Na'vi with hands outstretched in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Screenshot by Destructoid.

How to increase your combat strength

There are a couple of ways to boost your combat strength. The first, as you’d imagine, is to work on your skill tree. Unlocking new skills gives you access to a variety of perks and advantages, including increased combat strength in some cases. You can tell which skills will raise your combat strength by paying attention to the descriptions. To get more skills from your skill tree, be on the lookout for Tarsyu Flowers or Tarsyu Saplings.

Another important factor is the weapons and armor you possess. The better they are, the higher your combat strength. Accumulate Clan Favor and you can obtain weapons from clan artisans. Of course, you’ll need some armor to go with your weapons, and it’ll also improve your combat strength. Clan artisans can also help you on this front.

As an alternative to clan artisans, you can also craft your own gear if you have the right materials. If you’ve gathered better weapons and your combat strength hasn’t risen, it’s probably because you haven’t added them to your quick-select slots.

It’s been a long wait for Frontiers of Pandora protracted by several delays. The game has finally arrived and it’s easy to argue that the wait was very much worth it. Though it’s not about to revolutionize the gaming industry, it is one of the best offerings from Ubisoft in recent years.

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