During the Trial of Rebirth, newbies are taught brawling, an ability in the skill of survival. The basics of hand-to-hand combat, brawling allows an adventurer to punch, kick, or headslam its victim when no other class skills or weapons are available.
Brawling becomes more powerful with the use of the artefact item, Metal Knuckles. Adventurers may protect themselves from brawling attacks with a Shield of Absorption.