Last updated: U48
Overview
Red traitline for Solo/DPS with strong soloability due to DoT’s and self heals. Blue traitline is for tanking and group play.
If you can master Masteries while leveling it can be a great leveler.
How Warden plays
Wardens use Gambits instead of ordinary skills. A Gambit is a short sequence of basic attacks, built from Fist, Shield, Spear and Javelin icons. From level 30, completing Gambits builds Advanced Technique, which empowers some of your strongest skills. Wardens can damage, heal and tank, but the class asks for muscle memory and a good understanding of how the Gambits fit together.
Choosing a traitline for levelling
Red (Recklessness) uses Gambits to apply strong bleeds and cash them out for extra damage. It is hard to learn but very rewarding, and it is a strong solo leveller once it clicks. Blue (Determination) is the tank line. It lacks heavy armour but makes up for it with self-healing and is the best tank at holding the attention of very large groups of enemies.
Open a colour below for its levelling rating and screenshots of the trait tree at key levels. When you reach endgame, see the full Warden build guides. Class mechanics summarised from the LOTRO Wiki.
Great for pulling large groups and applying DoTs. One of the worst DPS for group play on landscape.
Same as guardian. 4 for solo and 8 for group. Though harder to master then guardian.