Final Fantasy XI/Combat

As in many RPGs, combat is at the core of Final Fantasy XI. There are several different ways one can enjoy the battle.
 * Fighting normal monsters for experience, items, or skill improvement.
 * Burning Circle Notorious Monster fights, a battle within a controlled arena with special conditions such as level and party size limits.
 * Ballista, combat against other players to further national conquest.
 * Besieged, an instanced event in which players and NPCs alike defend the city of Al Zahbi against invading beastmen forces.