Combat skills are various skills that deal damage or offer other combat effects, such as Force powers, armor for gear, and Beast Mastery for pets.
The method to level most combat skills requires using them in real fights: land at least one hit (where applicable) and have you or a party member get the killing blow. Force powers and Devices cannot miss. Armor levels passively while worn in combat. Beast pets gain XP when summoned; they need not attack.
Perk purchases: use the links under “Perk pages” — each opens one table for that style (Armor, One-Handed, etc.).
Ability to effectively wear and defend against attacks with armor.
Ability to tame wild animals, raise them, and train them.
Ability to use grenades, bombs, and other electronics.
Ability to use Force abilities.
Ability to fight using katars and staves in combat.
Ability to use one-handed weapons like vibroblades, finesse vibroblades, and lightsabers.
Ability to use ranged weapons like pistols, shurikens, and rifles in combat.
Ability to use heavy weapons like heavy vibroblades, polearms, and saberstaffs in combat.