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Guardian

Overview

The Guardians are the stout protectors of the weak, and defenders of those in need. They are loyal companions to the end. True Guardians stand in the forefront of battle, shielding allies from enemy assaults.
This class was inspired by the hobbit Samwise Gamgee, whose loyalty to Frodo Baggins knew no bounds.

Roles

1. Tank (blue)
2. DPS (red)

Races

Dwarf, Elf, High Elf, Hobbit, Man, River Hobbit, Stout-axe

Gameplay

Guardians are the shields of the Free Peoples. They stand at the forefront of the battle in order to win great victories in the name of the Kings of Middle-Earth. Guardians must be focused in the fights they wage, managing to capitalize off of their own parrying and blocking of enemy attacks. As a Tank, Guardians excel in managing large amounts of enemies and surviving without support from their allies from the usage of their strong defensive abilities. With the building of Fortifications from their Shield skills, they can support the Fellowship, but at a cost to their own defence. Guardians can also specialize to deal damage by maintaining a series of devastating bleeds on their foes.

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Difficulty

Basic

Builds

Blue (Tank)

Guardian

The Defender of the Free

Red (DPS)

Guardian

The Keen Blade

Unavailable

Guardian

The Fighter of Shadow

Leveling

Guardian

Leveling Guide

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