In 7.4, your melee skill determines your damage output and leveling speed.
The "Holy Grail" of 7.4 training is finding a Mage to summon Monks . Attacking a Monk on Full Defense allows for long, semi-AFK training sessions because they heal themselves. Knight Leveling Roadmap Knight leveling guide | Tibia General Wiki
Highest raw attack (e.g., Knight Axe, Fire Axe, Stonecutter Axe).
Upgrade to a Knight Set (Knight Armor and Knight Legs). Your shield should be a Dragon Shield or Medusa Shield . Weapon Choice:
Cheapest option, but often lacks top-tier endgame power compared to the others in 7.4. The Core: Skill Training