Attack Calculation: Each monster in Zhentor Online is unique, having its own set of attributes. Monster attack is dependent on the monster level. The higher the monster level, the higher its attack and strike chance.

Tip: The higher the attack of the monster, the more damage it will inflict. High level monsters can have a lot of attack so you are always advised to keep a good supply of potions, as well as having sufficient armour equipped before the battle begins.

Defence Calculation: Monster defence is dependent on the monster level. The higher the monster level, the higher its defence.

Tip: The higher the defence of a monster, the harder it will be to land a successful strike against it. The damage inflicted will be sufficiently small as wall. For best results, ensure your melee attack is at least 120% of the monster's melee defence.

Theft Chance: Monsters can often try and succeed at stealing items and money from the user. The success rate is dependent on the monster's theft skill. This is not normally shown to players.

However, if the user succeeds in defeating the monster in the battle, all stolen items (if any) will be returned to the user after the battle.

Tip: Monsters with high theft skill can easily swipe your merchandise and savings from your pocket and inventory. It might be a good idea to keep more valuable items safe elsewhere, i.e. in your warehouse.

Monster Diseases: There are many foul creatures around the nation of Zhentor, some of whom may be affected by diseases and viruses. Take great care in your travels, for if you encounter an affected, you will all too easily catch the disease yourself. This feature is still in development, and is not, as of yet, implemented in the game.

Battle Messages: It can often be the case that you are in a combat with a special creature that may hold a secret message. To listen to this secret message you must successfully use the SCAN skill in the battle (by clicking on the Scan button), the success of which is dependent on your wisdom and intelligence.

Some of these battle messages may give you vital clues for some of your quests, or let you in on secret recipes and items. It's well worth pursuing!

Rewards: Defeating a creature in battle can earn you plenty of rewards. Examples of such rewards include Denars (in-game currency), Spirit Points (used to upgrade characteristics), Experience Points (needed to level-up) and Rare items (monster lootables are scarcely seen in any shops and worth a fortune).

Hint: You may also be required to kill a monster as part of your quests so refer to your Questbook on a regular basis.