Melee Accuracy - Revision history

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	Melee accuracy is entirely irrelevant in a regular game of X-COM. The only melee weapon is hard-wired to 100% accuracy, period.		Melee accuracy is entirely irrelevant in a regular game of X-COM. The only melee weapon is hard-wired to 100% accuracy, period.

	If someone wants to build melee accuracy just for the fun of it, the following was written before Zombie [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/~~index.php?showtopic=~~746~~&st=178~~# showed] that the Stun Rod is hard-wired:		If someone wants to build melee accuracy just for the fun of it, the following was written before Zombie [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/topic/746-damage-modifiers-for-aliens/page__st__160#entry70596 showed] that the Stun Rod is hard-wired:

	Unless someone wants to have [[Stun_Rod#Activating_Melee_Attacks_For_Other_Items\|fun with close combat]], melee isn't a particularly viable skill in XCOM. (It might be in TFTD, though.) In XCOM, if you were thinking of stunning aliens and then reviving them (so you can stun them again and/or shoot them to death - the pathetic slobs), note that the stun-rod can deliver up to 130 stun points (2x65). But the [[Medi-Kit]] stimulant only reduces stun level by 4 points (time 10 equals 40 points of stun per Medi-Kit). Aliens can become so [[unconscious]] that you use up all your [[Medi-Kit]]s trying to revive them (plus it's a real hassle). Most players would much rather increase their [[Firing Accuracy]] and [[Reactions]] skills than Melee.		Unless someone wants to have [[Stun_Rod#Activating_Melee_Attacks_For_Other_Items\|fun with close combat]], melee isn't a particularly viable skill in XCOM. (It might be in TFTD, though.) In XCOM, if you were thinking of stunning aliens and then reviving them (so you can stun them again and/or shoot them to death - the pathetic slobs), note that the stun-rod can deliver up to 130 stun points (2x65). But the [[Medi-Kit]] stimulant only reduces stun level by 4 points (time 10 equals 40 points of stun per Medi-Kit). Aliens can become so [[unconscious]] that you use up all your [[Medi-Kit]]s trying to revive them (plus it's a real hassle). Most players would much rather increase their [[Firing Accuracy]] and [[Reactions]] skills than Melee.

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	==Improvement==		==Improvement==
	Melee Accuracy will ''only'' increase by the use of the [[Stun Rod]] in the original XCOM. In Terror From The Deep (TFTD), [[~~Vibroblade~~]]s, [[Thermic Lance]]s, and [[Heavy Thermic Lance]]s will also increase it.		Melee Accuracy will ''only'' increase by the use of the [[Stun Rod]] in the original XCOM. In Terror From The Deep (TFTD), [[Vibro Blade]]s, [[Thermic Lance]]s, and [[Heavy Thermic Lance]]s will also increase it.

	You are awarded an average of 2 skill points (range 1-3) per combat mission if you melee at least 3 times, and an average of 4 points (range 2-6) for 11+ uses. These points do <i>not</i> depend on your current skill level, only on the number of stun-rod/melee uses. For more particulars on skill-point increases, see [[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]].		You are awarded an average of 2 skill points (range 1-3) per combat mission if you melee at least 3 times, and an average of 4 points (range 2-6) for 11+ uses. These points do <i>not</i> depend on your current skill level, only on the number of stun-rod/melee uses. For more particulars on skill-point increases, see [[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]].

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	If someone wants to build melee accuracy just for the fun of it, the following was written before Zombie [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=746&st=178# showed] that the Stun Rod is hard-wired:		If someone wants to build melee accuracy just for the fun of it, the following was written before Zombie [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=746&st=178# showed] that the Stun Rod is hard-wired:

	Unless someone wants to have [[Stun_Rod#~~Usage_Notes~~\|fun with close combat]], melee isn't a particularly viable skill in XCOM. (It might be in TFTD, though.) In XCOM, if you were thinking of stunning aliens and then reviving them (so you can stun them again and/or shoot them to death - the pathetic slobs), note that the stun-rod can deliver up to 130 stun points (2x65). But the [[Medi-Kit]] stimulant only reduces stun level by 4 points (time 10 equals 40 points of stun per Medi-Kit). Aliens can become so [[unconscious]] that you use up all your [[Medi-Kit]]s trying to revive them (plus it's a real hassle). Most players would much rather increase their [[Firing Accuracy]] and [[Reactions]] skills than Melee.		Unless someone wants to have [[Stun_Rod#Activating_Melee_Attacks_For_Other_Items\|fun with close combat]], melee isn't a particularly viable skill in XCOM. (It might be in TFTD, though.) In XCOM, if you were thinking of stunning aliens and then reviving them (so you can stun them again and/or shoot them to death - the pathetic slobs), note that the stun-rod can deliver up to 130 stun points (2x65). But the [[Medi-Kit]] stimulant only reduces stun level by 4 points (time 10 equals 40 points of stun per Medi-Kit). Aliens can become so [[unconscious]] that you use up all your [[Medi-Kit]]s trying to revive them (plus it's a real hassle). Most players would much rather increase their [[Firing Accuracy]] and [[Reactions]] skills than Melee.

	Of course, the stun rod remains vital for capturing some aliens and unlocking research, even if you don't develop its accuracy.		Of course, the stun rod remains vital for capturing some aliens and unlocking research, even if you don't develop its accuracy.

	Note: You can try to exploit the use of other items as melee weapons in the original XCOM if you're feeling adventurous - see [[Stun_Rod#~~Usage_Notes~~\|NKF's notes]]. If you do, then melee accuracy might matter... or it might not. The jury's still out.		Note: You can try to exploit the use of other items as melee weapons in the original XCOM if you're feeling adventurous - see [[Stun_Rod#Activating_Melee_Attacks_For_Other_Items\|NKF's notes]]. If you do, then melee accuracy might matter... or it might not. The jury's still out.

	In case anyone was confused: The [[Small Launcher]] does not use Melee Accuracy. Firing this ranged Stun bomb weapon counts as "hits" toward your Firing Accuracy stat (and Reaction too, if applicable).		In case anyone was confused: The [[Small Launcher]] does not use Melee Accuracy. Firing this ranged Stun bomb weapon counts as "hits" toward your Firing Accuracy stat (and Reaction too, if applicable).

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	In theory, Melee Accuracy affects a soldier's ability to hit their target with a close combat, or melee, attack.		In theory, Melee Accuracy affects a soldier's ability to hit their target with a close combat, or melee, attack.
	*This statistic is not shown in any displays, but is still tracked by the game. It can be seen to rise (like other skills) when the Stun Rod is used. BUT,		*This statistic is not shown in any displays, but is still tracked by the game. It can be seen to rise (like other skills) when the Stun Rod is used. BUT,
	*Hacking this field has NO effect on Stun Rod accuracy; the Stun Rod seems hard-wired to 100% accuracy. Therefore, Melee Accuracy is an entirely useless/vestigial value, with the possible remote exception of somebody playing with hacked melee weapons (~~2hich~~ might or might not also be hard-wired to 100% accuracy).		*Hacking this field has NO effect on Stun Rod accuracy; the Stun Rod seems hard-wired to 100% accuracy. Therefore, Melee Accuracy is an entirely useless/vestigial value, with the possible remote exception of somebody playing with hacked melee weapons (which might or might not also be hard-wired to 100% accuracy).
	*Some players call this skill Melee Accuracy and some call it Close Combat Accuracy (CCA). The OSG talks about a CCA, but since it didn't wind up being shown anywhere in the game and it's not 100% clear that the OSG meant this skill as opposed to e.g. HTH, the shorter term is also used.		*Some players call this skill Melee Accuracy and some call it Close Combat Accuracy (CCA). The OSG talks about a CCA, but since it didn't wind up being shown anywhere in the game and it's not 100% clear that the OSG meant this skill as opposed to e.g. HTH, the shorter term is also used.
	*It's not hard to abuse the Item Stacking Bug so as to make "new" [[Item Stacking Bug#Effects of stacked items in hand slots\|melee weapons]].		*It's not hard to abuse the Item Stacking Bug so as to make "new" [[Item Stacking Bug#Effects of stacked items in hand slots\|melee weapons]].

MikeTheRed at 00:02, 23 September 2006

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	Melee ~~accuracy~~ affects a soldier's ability to hit their target with a close combat, or melee, attack. This statistic is not shown in any displays, but is still tracked by the game. Some players call this skill Melee Accuracy and some call it Close Combat Accuracy. (The OSG talks about a CCA, but since it didn't wind up being shown anywhere in the game and it's not 100% clear that the OSG meant this skill as opposed to e.g. HTH, the shorter term is also used.~~) Also note that it is~~ not hard to abuse the Item Stacking Bug so as to make "new" [[Item Stacking Bug#Effects of stacked items in hand slots\|melee weapons]].		In theory, Melee Accuracy affects a soldier's ability to hit their target with a close combat, or melee, attack.
			*This statistic is not shown in any displays, but is still tracked by the game. It can be seen to rise (like other skills) when the Stun Rod is used. BUT,
			*Hacking this field has NO effect on Stun Rod accuracy; the Stun Rod seems hard-wired to 100% accuracy. Therefore, Melee Accuracy is an entirely useless/vestigial value, with the possible remote exception of somebody playing with hacked melee weapons (2hich might or might not also be hard-wired to 100% accuracy).
			*Some players call this skill Melee Accuracy and some call it Close Combat Accuracy (CCA). The OSG talks about a CCA, but since it didn't wind up being shown anywhere in the game and it's not 100% clear that the OSG meant this skill as opposed to e.g. HTH, the shorter term is also used.
			*It's not hard to abuse the Item Stacking Bug so as to make "new" [[Item Stacking Bug#Effects of stacked items in hand slots\|melee weapons]].

			Even though it appears to be an entirely irrelevant field, we've still managed to pin down some of its functionality (smile).

	==Starting Values==		==Starting Values==
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	You are awarded an average of 2 skill points (range 1-3) per combat mission if you melee at least 3 times, and an average of 4 points (range 2-6) for 11+ uses. These points do <i>not</i> depend on your current skill level, only on the number of stun-rod/melee uses. For more particulars on skill-point increases, see [[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]].		You are awarded an average of 2 skill points (range 1-3) per combat mission if you melee at least 3 times, and an average of 4 points (range 2-6) for 11+ uses. These points do <i>not</i> depend on your current skill level, only on the number of stun-rod/melee uses. For more particulars on skill-point increases, see [[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]].

	''NKF or Zombie or whomever - Is it possible to "miss" with the stun rod and not have your experience counter for skill points increase, like with Firing Accuracy? The SR says it's 100% accurate, but then again it can take 2-6 SRs to put a Muton down! Am I "missing" when it takes forever? - [[User:MikeTheRed\|MikeTheRed]]''

	==Maximum Caps==		==Maximum Caps==
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	==Hidden Value==		==Hidden Value==
	Melee or Close Combat Accuracy is not shown in any display, but it clearly ~~"works"~~ when you ~~look under~~ the ~~hood~~. Possibly the XCOM programmers once hoped to emphasize melee much more in general, but then downplayed it to focus on other things. In any event, here are technical details for anyone interested. These specifics are for the original XCOM.		Melee or Close Combat Accuracy is not shown in any display, but it clearly increases when you use the Stun Rod. Possibly the XCOM programmers once hoped to emphasize melee much more in general, but then downplayed it to focus on other things. In any event, here are technical details for anyone interested. These specifics are for the original XCOM.

	Like other [[Experience#Primary Stats\|primary stats]], Melee Accuracy:		Like other [[Experience#Primary Stats\|primary stats]], Melee Accuracy:
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	*Has the same rule as other primaries for [[Experience#Primary_Stats\|skill point increases]]		*Has the same rule as other primaries for [[Experience#Primary_Stats\|skill point increases]]
	*Triggers secondary stats to increase, just like other primaries		*Triggers secondary stats to increase, just like other primaries
	So it ~~seems to be~~ quite functional. ~~However~~, the only way you can see ~~its~~ value is by [[HackerTools\|hex editing]] SOLDIER.DAT or UNITREF.DAT.		So it's quite functional relative to gaining experience.

			But Melee Accuracy DOESN'T MATTER, because the Stun Rod appears to be hard-wired to 100% accuracy. (Hacking your melee accuracy to 0 or to 255 has absolutely no effect on Stun Rod accuracy.)

			The only way you can see your Melee Accuracy value is by [[HackerTools\|hex editing]] [[SOLDIER.DAT]] (bytes [50] and [61] added together) or [[UNITREF.DAT]] (offset [56]).

	==Soldier Usage==		==Soldier Usage==
	It is ~~not known precisely how Melee Accuracy affects stun rod use~~ - ~~whether it causes more stunning~~ to ~~occur, or less misses (if they are possible)~~, ~~or what~~. ~~Perhaps NKF or Zombie know more?~~		Melee accuracy is entirely irrelevant in a regular game of X-COM. The only melee weapon is hard-wired to 100% accuracy, period.

	~~Unless~~ someone wants to ~~have [[Stun_Rod#Usage_Notes\|~~fun ~~with close combat]]~~, ~~however, melee isn't a particularly viable skill in XCOM~~. ~~(It might be in TFTD, though~~.~~) In XCOM, if you were thinking of stunning aliens and then reviving them (so you can stun them again and~~/~~or shoot them to death - the pathetic slobs), note that the stun-rod can deliver up to 65 stun points~~. ~~Aliens can become so [[unconscious]~~] that ~~you use up all your [[Medi~~-~~Kit]]s trying to revive them after only a few stuns (plus that's a real hassle). Most players would much rather increase their [[Firing Accuracy]] and [[Reactions]] skills than Melee.~~		If someone wants to build melee accuracy just for the fun of it, the following was written before Zombie [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=746&st=178# showed] that the Stun Rod is hard-wired:

	~~Of course~~, the stun rod ~~remains vital for capturing some aliens and unlocking research, even if~~ you ~~don~~'~~t care about developing its accuracy~~.		Unless someone wants to have [[Stun_Rod#Usage_Notes\|fun with close combat]], melee isn't a particularly viable skill in XCOM. (It might be in TFTD, though.) In XCOM, if you were thinking of stunning aliens and then reviving them (so you can stun them again and/or shoot them to death - the pathetic slobs), note that the stun-rod can deliver up to 130 stun points (2x65). But the [[Medi-Kit]] stimulant only reduces stun level by 4 points (time 10 equals 40 points of stun per Medi-Kit). Aliens can become so [[unconscious]] that you use up all your [[Medi-Kit]]s trying to revive them (plus it's a real hassle). Most players would much rather increase their [[Firing Accuracy]] and [[Reactions]] skills than Melee.

	~~Note: You can try to exploit~~ the ~~use of other items as melee weapons in the original XCOM~~ if you'~~re feeling adventurous - see [[Stun_Rod#Usage_Notes\|NKF's notes]]~~.		Of course, the stun rod remains vital for capturing some aliens and unlocking research, even if you don't develop its accuracy.

	In case anyone was confused: The [[Small Launcher]] does not use Melee Accuracy. Stun ~~bombing actually~~ counts as "hits" toward ~~the~~ Firing Accuracy stat (and Reaction too, if applicable).		Note: You can try to exploit the use of other items as melee weapons in the original XCOM if you're feeling adventurous - see [[Stun_Rod#Usage_Notes\|NKF's notes]]. If you do, then melee accuracy might matter... or it might not. The jury's still out.

			In case anyone was confused: The [[Small Launcher]] does not use Melee Accuracy. Firing this ranged Stun bomb weapon counts as "hits" toward your Firing Accuracy stat (and Reaction too, if applicable).

	==Alien Usage==		==Alien Usage==
	Because Aliens have no Stun Rod equivalent, the only species to utilise Melee Accuracy are the [[Silacoid]], [[Chryssalid]], [[Reaper]], and [[Zombie]], each of which have an accuracy of 80%. The ~~Melee~~ attack's damage is equal to the unit's [[Strength\|strength]].		Because Aliens have no Stun Rod equivalent, the only species to utilise Melee Accuracy are the [[Silacoid]], [[Chryssalid]], [[Reaper]], and [[Zombie]], each of which have an accuracy of 80%. The melee attack's damage is equal to the unit's [[Strength\|strength]].

	==Influencing Factors==		==Influencing Factors==
	~~Melle~~ Accuracy ''might'' be affected by the same factors as [[Firing_Accuracy\|firing]] and [[Throwing_Accuracy\|throwing]] accuracies:		Melee Accuracy ''might'' be affected by the same factors as [[Firing_Accuracy\|firing]] and [[Throwing_Accuracy\|throwing]] accuracies:

	* +15% when kneeling.		* +15% when kneeling.
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	* -10% per wound to the head or hitting arm.		* -10% per wound to the head or hitting arm.
	* -25% x (max health-current health)/max health)		* -25% x (max health-current health)/max health)

			... but probably not, because the Stun Rod seems to be hard-wired.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	~~[[Stun_Rod\|Stun Rod]]~~

	~~[[Firing_Accuracy\|Firing Accuracy]]~~

	~~[[Throwing_Accuracy\|Throwing Accuracy]]~~

	~~[[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]]~~

	[[Raw_recruit_statistical_likelihood\|Recruit Statistics]]		*[[Stun_Rod\|Stun Rod]]
			*[[Firing_Accuracy\|Firing Accuracy]]
			*[[Throwing_Accuracy\|Throwing Accuracy]]
			*[[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]]
			*[[Raw_recruit_statistical_likelihood\|Recruit Statistics]]

	[[Category:Soldiers]]		[[Category:Soldiers]]

MikeTheRed at 03:39, 3 December 2005

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	Melee accuracy affects a soldier's ability to hit their target with a close combat, or melee, attack. This statistic is not shown in any displays, but is still tracked by the game. Some players call this skill Melee Accuracy and some call it Close Combat Accuracy. (The OSG talks about a CCA, but since it didn't wind up being shown anywhere in the game and it's not 100% clear that the OSG meant this skill as opposed to e.g. HTH, the shorter term is also used.)		Melee accuracy affects a soldier's ability to hit their target with a close combat, or melee, attack. This statistic is not shown in any displays, but is still tracked by the game. Some players call this skill Melee Accuracy and some call it Close Combat Accuracy. (The OSG talks about a CCA, but since it didn't wind up being shown anywhere in the game and it's not 100% clear that the OSG meant this skill as opposed to e.g. HTH, the shorter term is also used.) Also note that it is not hard to abuse the Item Stacking Bug so as to make "new" [[Item Stacking Bug#Effects of stacked items in hand slots\|melee weapons]].

	==Starting Values==		==Starting Values==

MikeTheRed at 23:11, 10 October 2005

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	==Improvement==		==Improvement==
	Melee Accuracy will ''only'' increase by the use of the [[~~Stun_Rod\|~~Stun Rod]] in the original XCOM. ~~This may be different for other XCOM games~~, ~~especially TFTD. You can try to exploit the use of other items as melee weapons in the original XCOM if you're feeling adventurous~~, ~~though - see~~ [[~~Stun_Rod#Usage_Notes\|this~~]].		Melee Accuracy will ''only'' increase by the use of the [[Stun Rod]] in the original XCOM. In Terror From The Deep (TFTD), [[Vibroblade]]s, [[Thermic Lance]]s, and [[Heavy Thermic Lance]]s will also increase it.

	You are awarded an average of 2 skill points (range 1-3) per combat mission if you ~~use the stun rod~~ at least 3 times. ~~This point award does~~ <i>not</i> depend on your current skill level, only on the number of stun-rod uses. For more particulars on skill-point increases, see [[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]].		You are awarded an average of 2 skill points (range 1-3) per combat mission if you melee at least 3 times, and an average of 4 points (range 2-6) for 11+ uses. These points do <i>not</i> depend on your current skill level, only on the number of stun-rod/melee uses. For more particulars on skill-point increases, see [[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]].

	~~Note: I don~~'~~t know if~~ it is possible to "miss" with the stun rod, and not have your ~~melee~~ experience counter increase ~~- the~~ SR says it's 100% accurate, but then again it can take 2-6 SRs to put a Muton down! ~~Maybe somebody like Zombie or NKF can answer this better~~? ''- [[User:MikeTheRed\|MikeTheRed]]''		''NKF or Zombie or whomever - Is it possible to "miss" with the stun rod and not have your experience counter for skill points increase, like with Firing Accuracy? The SR says it's 100% accurate, but then again it can take 2-6 SRs to put a Muton down! Am I "missing" when it takes forever? - [[User:MikeTheRed\|MikeTheRed]]''

	==Maximum Caps==		==Maximum Caps==
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	It is not known precisely how Melee Accuracy affects stun rod use - whether it causes more stunning to occur, or less misses (if they are possible), or what. Perhaps NKF or Zombie know more?		It is not known precisely how Melee Accuracy affects stun rod use - whether it causes more stunning to occur, or less misses (if they are possible), or what. Perhaps NKF or Zombie know more?

	Unless someone wants to have [[Stun_Rod#Usage_Notes\|fun with close combat]], however, melee isn't a particularly viable skill. If you were thinking of stunning aliens and then reviving them (so you can stun them again and/or shoot them to death - the pathetic slobs), note that the stun-rod can deliver up to 65 stun points. Aliens can become so [[unconscious]] that you use up all your [[Medi-Kit]]s trying to revive them after only a few stuns (plus that's a real hassle). Most players would much rather increase their [[Firing Accuracy]] and [[Reactions]] than ~~melee~~.		Unless someone wants to have [[Stun_Rod#Usage_Notes\|fun with close combat]], however, melee isn't a particularly viable skill in XCOM. (It might be in TFTD, though.) In XCOM, if you were thinking of stunning aliens and then reviving them (so you can stun them again and/or shoot them to death - the pathetic slobs), note that the stun-rod can deliver up to 65 stun points. Aliens can become so [[unconscious]] that you use up all your [[Medi-Kit]]s trying to revive them after only a few stuns (plus that's a real hassle). Most players would much rather increase their [[Firing Accuracy]] and [[Reactions]] skills than Melee.

	Of course, the stun rod remains vital for capturing some aliens and unlocking research, even if you don't care about developing its accuracy.		Of course, the stun rod remains vital for capturing some aliens and unlocking research, even if you don't care about developing its accuracy.

			Note: You can try to exploit the use of other items as melee weapons in the original XCOM if you're feeling adventurous - see [[Stun_Rod#Usage_Notes\|NKF's notes]].

	In case anyone was confused: The [[Small Launcher]] does not use Melee Accuracy. Stun bombing actually counts as "hits" toward the Firing Accuracy stat (and Reaction too, if applicable).		In case anyone was confused: The [[Small Launcher]] does not use Melee Accuracy. Stun bombing actually counts as "hits" toward the Firing Accuracy stat (and Reaction too, if applicable).

MikeTheRed: added more on stats and how it's hidden - thanks for adding this Danial!

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added more on stats and how it's hidden - thanks for adding this Danial!

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	Melee accuracy affects a soldier's ability to hit their target with a close combat, or melee, attack.		Melee accuracy affects a soldier's ability to hit their target with a close combat, or melee, attack. This statistic is not shown in any displays, but is still tracked by the game. Some players call this skill Melee Accuracy and some call it Close Combat Accuracy. (The OSG talks about a CCA, but since it didn't wind up being shown anywhere in the game and it's not 100% clear that the OSG meant this skill as opposed to e.g. HTH, the shorter term is also used.)

	==Starting Values==		==Starting Values==
	New recruits ~~will~~ always begin with a value ~~between~~ 20 ~~and~~ 40.		New recruits always begin with a value from 20 to 40.

			==Improvement==
			Melee Accuracy will ''only'' increase by the use of the [[Stun_Rod\|Stun Rod]] in the original XCOM. This may be different for other XCOM games, especially TFTD. You can try to exploit the use of other items as melee weapons in the original XCOM if you're feeling adventurous, though - see [[Stun_Rod#Usage_Notes\|this]].

			You are awarded an average of 2 skill points (range 1-3) per combat mission if you use the stun rod at least 3 times. This point award does <i>not</i> depend on your current skill level, only on the number of stun-rod uses. For more particulars on skill-point increases, see [[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]].

			Note: I don't know if it is possible to "miss" with the stun rod, and not have your melee experience counter increase - the SR says it's 100% accurate, but then again it can take 2-6 SRs to put a Muton down! Maybe somebody like Zombie or NKF can answer this better? ''- [[User:MikeTheRed\|MikeTheRed]]''

	==Maximum Caps==		==Maximum Caps==
	An X-COM soldier's Melee Accuracy is capped at 120.		An X-COM soldier's Melee Accuracy is capped at 120. However, because you can get a +6 roll when at 119, a soldier can have up to 125 Melee Accuracy (if they're really lucky!). For more info, see [[Experience#Regarding_Caps\|Regarding Caps]].

	==~~Improvement~~==		==Hidden Value==
	Melee Accuracy ~~will '~~'only'' increase ~~by the use of~~ the [[~~Stun_Rod\|Stun Rod~~]].		Melee or Close Combat Accuracy is not shown in any display, but it clearly "works" when you look under the hood. Possibly the XCOM programmers once hoped to emphasize melee much more in general, but then downplayed it to focus on other things. In any event, here are technical details for anyone interested. These specifics are for the original XCOM.

			Like other [[Experience#Primary Stats\|primary stats]], Melee Accuracy:
			*Has an initial [50] and an increase [61] byte in [[SOLDIER.DAT]], in line with other primaries there
			*Has an experience byte in [[UNITREF.DAT]] (offset 82), in line with other primary counters
			*Also has its value pasted from geoscape into Unitref (offset 56), as do other primaries
			*Has a cap of 120 (composed of an initial and increase), the same as firing and throwing accuracy
			*Has the same rule as other primaries for [[Experience#Primary_Stats\|skill point increases]]
			*Triggers secondary stats to increase, just like other primaries
			So it seems to be quite functional. However, the only way you can see its value is by [[HackerTools\|hex editing]] SOLDIER.DAT or UNITREF.DAT.

			==Soldier Usage==
			It is not known precisely how Melee Accuracy affects stun rod use - whether it causes more stunning to occur, or less misses (if they are possible), or what. Perhaps NKF or Zombie know more?

			Unless someone wants to have [[Stun_Rod#Usage_Notes\|fun with close combat]], however, melee isn't a particularly viable skill. If you were thinking of stunning aliens and then reviving them (so you can stun them again and/or shoot them to death - the pathetic slobs), note that the stun-rod can deliver up to 65 stun points. Aliens can become so [[unconscious]] that you use up all your [[Medi-Kit]]s trying to revive them after only a few stuns (plus that's a real hassle). Most players would much rather increase their [[Firing Accuracy]] and [[Reactions]] than melee.

			Of course, the stun rod remains vital for capturing some aliens and unlocking research, even if you don't care about developing its accuracy.

			In case anyone was confused: The [[Small Launcher]] does not use Melee Accuracy. Stun bombing actually counts as "hits" toward the Firing Accuracy stat (and Reaction too, if applicable).

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
			[[Stun_Rod\|Stun Rod]]

	[[Firing_Accuracy\|Firing Accuracy]]		[[Firing_Accuracy\|Firing Accuracy]]

	[[Throwing_Accuracy\|Throwing Accuracy]]		[[Throwing_Accuracy\|Throwing Accuracy]]

	[[~~Stun_Rod~~\|~~Stun Rod~~]]		[[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]]

	[[Raw_recruit_statistical_likelihood\|~~Raw~~ Recruit ~~Statistical Likelihood~~]]		[[Raw_recruit_statistical_likelihood\|Recruit Statistics]]

	[[Category:Soldiers]]		[[Category:Soldiers]]

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
			*[[Stun Rod]]
	*[[~~Stun_Rod\|~~Stun Rod]]
	*[[Firing_Accuracy\|Firing Accuracy]]
	*[[Throwing_Accuracy\|Throwing Accuracy]]
	*[[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]]		*[[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|Experience]]
	*[[Raw_recruit_statistical_likelihood\|Recruit Statistics]]		*[[Raw_recruit_statistical_likelihood\|Recruit Statistics]]


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