.: Help for retreat

The retreat command backs away from melee combat to create distance.

Usage: 

  retreat
  Back away from all melee engagements

Why Retreat?
• Ranged weapons cannot be used in melee. If an enemy advances on you while
  you're using a bow or other ranged weapon, you must retreat before attacking.
• Create distance before fleeing the room
• Switch from melee to ranged combat style

Important Notes:
• You must be balanced to retreat
• Retreating breaks melee with ALL current melee partners
• After retreating, you remain in combat but at range
• Enemies may advance back into melee after you retreat

Balance Cost:
• Players: 3 seconds
• NPCs: 5 seconds (varies by creature)

Tactical Uses:
• Switch to ranged weapons after being caught in melee
• Create distance before fleeing
• Force enemies to spend time advancing again
• Reposition during group combat

See also: help combat, help advance, help ranged, help flee