# Combat Damage ## Damage Types Different attack animations can have one or more effects on the opponent if landed successfully. * Damage * Stun * Knockback ### Damage This is a simple reduction in the health of the Gladiator. THe amount of damage is applied after any armour reductions. ### Stun This causes a momentery loss of control for a player where control inputs are ignored, simulating the stun effect of the blow. Stuns will always be very short in duration. Sun also affects AI characters. ### Knockback This pushes the opponent backwards or away from the direction of the blow. The opponent staggers backwards a short distance and then recovers. \