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During the first few days in Stardew Valley, the mines are closed due to an accident by [[Setting#Joja Corporation|Joja Corporation]].  On or around day 5, the player will receive a letter from Joja Corp. explaining that the landslide blocking the mines has been cleared, and the mine entrance will be open.  At this point, combat becomes available to players who have not chosen the [[Farm Maps|Wilderness Farm]].  

During the first few days in Stardew Valley, the mines are closed due to an accident by [[Setting#Joja Corporation|Joja Corporation]].  On or around day 5, the player will receive a letter from Joja Corp. explaining that the landslide blocking the mines has been cleared, and the mine entrance will be open.  At this point, combat becomes available to players who have not chosen the [[Farm Maps|Wilderness Farm]].  

Combat is increased by killing monsters.  Each increase in Combat Level adds +5 [[health]] and one or more [[Crafting]] or [[Cooking]] recipes.  (Choosing the Fighter Profession at Level 5 gives +15 HP instead of the normal +5 HP, while choosing the Scout, Acrobat, Desperado, or Brute Professions gives no HP bonus).

Combat is increased by killing monsters.  Each increase in Combat Level adds one or more [[Crafting]] or [[Cooking]] recipes and may add HP ([[health]] points) to the player's health meter.

Experience level is increased immediately upon slaying a monster, but the "level up" window doesn't appear until after going to sleep.

Experience level is increased immediately upon slaying a monster, but the "level up" window doesn't appear until after going to sleep.