Melee

Melee is in many roguelikes a matter of moving into the square of a monster to attack it with the wielded weapon. Melee attacks can in many roguelikes be dodged, blocked (if wielding a shield) and/or parried. If a melee attack hits its damage can be reduced by worn armor.

Some roguelikes give the option of setting close combat tactics or stances, such as offensive or defensive combat.