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Class:Guardian

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Official Game Entry
Class: Guardian
  • Skill Level: Moderate
  • The Guardians are protectors of the weak and defenders of those in need. They are capable of withstanding mighty blows and retaliating in kind. True Guardians stand to the forefront of battle, shielding their allies from enemy assaults.
  • Role: Tank
  • The Guardian's ability to wear heavy armour and defensive skills enable the Guardian to face creatures that would make other heroes' morale fail. Guardians also have the ability to draw foes' attention away from their allies and to themselves.
Available To


Hobbit


Race of Man


Elf


Dwarf

Class Stats*
Level Might Agility Vitality Will Fate Morale Power
1 14 10 14 11 8 142 143
2 15 11 16 12 9 187 165
3 17 12 18 14 10 232 190
4 18 13 20 15 11 277 212
5 20 14 22 17 12 322 237
6 21 15 24 18 13 367 259
7 22 16 26 19 14 412 281
8 24 17 28 21 15 457 306
9 25 18 30 22 16 502 328
10 27 19 32 24 17 547 353
11 28 20 34 25 18 592 375
12 29 21 36 26 19 637 397
13 31 22 38 28 20 682 422
14 32 23 40 29 21 727 444
15 34 24 42 31 22 772 469
16 35 25 44 32 23 817 491
17 36 26 46 33 24 862 513
18 38 27 48 35 25 907 538
19 39 28 50 36 26 952 560
20 41 29 52 38 27 997 585
21 42 30 54 39 28 1030 600
22 43 31 56 40 29 1063 615
23 45 32 58 42 30 1096 633
24 46 33 60 43 31 1129 648
25 48 34 62 45 32 1162 666
26 49 35 64 46 33 1195 681
27 50 36 66 47 34 1228 696
28 52 37 68 49 35 1261 714
29 53 38 70 50 36 1294 729
30 55 39 71 52 37 1324 747
31 56 40 72 53 38 1354 762
32 57 41 73 54 39 1384 777
33 59 42 74 56 40 1414 795
34 60 43 75 57 41 1444 810
35 62 44 76 59 42 1474 828
36 63 45 77 60 43 1504 843
37 64 46 79 61 44 1537 858
38 66 47 80 63 45 1567 876
39 67 48 81 64 46 1597 891
40 69 49 82 66 47 1627 909
41 70 50 83 67 48 1657 924
42 71 51 84 68 49 1687 939
43 73 52 85 70 50 1717 957
44 74 53 86 71 51 1747 972
45 76 54 87 73 52 1777 990
46 77 55 88 74 53 1807 1005
47 78 56 89 75 54 1837 1020
48 80 57 90 77 55 1867 1038
49 81 58 91 78 56 1897 1053
50 83 59 92 80 57 1927 1071
51 83 59 92 80 57 1954 1083
52 83 59 92 80 57 1981 1095
53 83 59 92 80 57 2008 1107
54 83 59 92 80 57 2035 1119
55 83 59 92 80 57 2062 1131
56 83 59 92 80 57 2089 1143
57 83 59 92 80 57 2116 1155
58 83 59 92 80 57 2143 1167
59 83 59 92 80 57 2170 1179
60 83 59 92 80 57 2197 1191
61 83 59 92 80 57 2224 1203
62 83 59 92 80 57 2251 1215
63 83 59 92 80 57 2278 1227
64 83 59 92 80 57 2305 1239
65 83 59 92 80 57 2332 1251
*Racial modifiers not included
Trait Based Skills
 Challenge the Darkness  Challenge the Darkness 101 25
 Shield-smash  Shield-smash 101 25
 Guardian's Threat  Guardian's Threat 101 25
 To the King  To the King 101 25
Active Skills
Icon/Name Level Cost
 Sting 1 1
 Guardian's Ward 1 1
 Shield-blow 1 1
 Sweeping Cut 2 20
 Shield-swipe 4 32
 Guardian's Defence 4 32
 Vexing Blow 6 72
 Retaliation 8 1 28
 Bash 10 3
 Overwhelm 10 3
 Guardian's Parry 12 7 20
 Whirling Retaliation 14 19 60
 Catch a Breath 16 25 60
 Thrust 18 32 40
 Overpower 20 40
 Guardian's Pledge 20 40
 Shield-taunt 22 48 40
 Protection 24 57 60
 Challenge 26 67 60
 Summon Tinker 26 67 60
 Salt the Wound 28 78 40
 Thrill of Danger 28 78 40
 Let Fly 30 90
 Warrior's Heart 30 90
 Force Opening 30 90
 Stamp 32 102 40
 Deep Breath 34 115 60
 Turn the Tables 36 129 60
 Guardian's Promise 38 144 40
 Fray the Edge 40 160
 Engage 42 176 40
 Stagger 46 211 60
 Charge 48 230 40
 Shield Wall 50 250
 Improved Sting 52 270 40
 Improved Shield-blow 54 291 60
 Brutal Assault 56 313 60
 Take to Heart 58 336 40
 Litany of Defiance 60 360
 Brutal Charge 62 384 40
 Warrior's Fortitude 64 409 60
Passive Skills
Icon/Name Level Cost
 Horn Use 5 2 50
 Lute Use 5 2 50
 Block : Rank 1 7 4 90
 Parry: Rank 1 9 8 10
 Journeyman 10 0
 Evade: Rank 1 11 12 10
 Accuracy: Rank 1 11 12 10
 Melee Critical: Rank 1 13 16 90
 Block : Rank 2 17 28 90
 Adept 20 0
 Shield Spike Use 20 40
 Critical Defence 20 40
 Parry: Rank 2 21 44 10
 Evade: Rank 2 23 52 90
 Accuracy: Rank 2 23 52 90
 Melee Critical: Rank 2 25 62 50
 Accuracy: Rank 3 29 84 10
 Master 30 0
 Parry: Rank 3 33 108 90
 Block : Rank 3 35 122 50
 Evade: Rank 3 37 136 90
 Parry: Rank 4 39 152 10
 Heroic 40 0
 Accuracy: Rank 4 41 168 10
 Block : Rank 4 43 184 90
 Evade: Rank 4 50 250
Traits
Icon/Name Type Description Cost to Slot
Blocking Force Class This trait enables you to gain a block event when you critical with Force Opening as well as reducing the cooldown of Force Opening. 31 25
Brave Heart Class Warrior's Heart resets faster and opens up all your base reactionary skills. 61 25
Challenge the Darkness Legendary You know how to goad your enemies into attacking you, leaving your allies free to maneuver. This skill generates additional threat and forces nearby opponents to attack you as well as raising guardians ward.
Allows use of: Challenge the Darkness		 101 25
Controlled Breathing Class Your Catch a Breath skill heals additional morale and also heals power. Your base Vitality is also increased. 61 25
Defensive Expertise Class Increases the Block Rate & Mitigation boost provided by your shield. All of your special attacks generate additional threat as well. 1 25
Deflected Blows Class You regenerate some of your power whenver you block and incoming attack. 11 25
Final Straw Class This trait enables a sixth component to Fray the Edge, which raises your conjuction chances to 30% 31 25
Grim Challenge Class Your Challenge skills takes less time to reset. Your base Vitality is also increased. 31 25
Guardian's Threat Legendary You focus yourself on enraging your enemies.
Allows use of: Guardian's Threat		 101 25
Guardian's Ward Class Your Guardian's Ward also increases your natural damage mitigation. All of your special attacks generate additional threat as well. 1 25
Harasser Class Your Vexing Blow may hit up to two targets in a 90-degree arc and recovers faster. Your base Vitality is also increased. 11 25
Heart of Fire Legendary This trait enchances Take To Heart, reducing its cooldown and reducing its morale cost enabling it to be used more often to protract long encounters and snatch victory from long fought fights. 101 25
Heat of Battle Class Thrill of Danger resets faster and opens up all your base reactionary skills. 61 25
Hemorrhage Legendary This skill enables brutal assult to apply a stackable bleed 50% of the time. 101 25
Hit Where It Hurts Class This trait raises the chances of Staggering Scoring a critical hit. 31 25
Litany Master Legendary This legendary ability enables a stackable version of the Litany of Challenge to be levied when you crit on Whirling Retaltion, Shield Smash, Sweeping Cut and Improved Vexing Blow. 101 25
Litany of Challenge Class This trait enables Challenge's force attack to last for a few precious seconds extra. 31 25
Parried Blows Class You regenerate some of your power whenver you parry and incoming attack. 61 25
Parried Blows Class You regenerate some of your power whenver you parry and incoming attack. 61 25
Quick of Foot Class Your Stamp skill recovers 15 seconds quicker. 31 25
Quickness Class Increases your base attack rate by 5%. Your base Might is also increased. 31 25
Raw Power Class This trait raises the Damage Bonus of Overpower by 5% but increase the Power Cost by 5% 31 25
Reactive Block Class Damage your attacker whenever you block an incoming attack. Your base Might is also increased. 1 25
Selfless Defence Class Your Protection skill now reduces the threat generated by your target and increases threat generated by you. All of your special attacks generate additional threat as well. 31 25
Shield of Fire Class This trait enables Shield Taunt to generate 15% more aggro. 31 25
Shield-smash Legendary After a successful Shield Bash or Shield Taunt, you may bash him again with your shield for greater damage. This skill generates additional threat
Allows use of: Shield-smash		 101 25
Stinging Blow Class Sting resets more quickly and does more damage. Your base Might is also increased. 1 25
Stoic Class Your base vitality and fate are increased. All of your special attacks generate additional threat as well. 31 25
Strong Lungs Class Deep Breath resets faster and lasts longer. Your base Might is also increased. 11 25
Threatening Presence Class This trait enhances the threat output of some of your shield skills. 31 25
To the King Legendary You are able to make a powerful attack against an enemy who has suffered from Overwhelm or Shiv, potentially knocking him down.
Allows use of: To the King		 101 25
To the Rescue Class Your base movement rate is increasted by 5%. Your vitality is also increased. 11 25
Deeds
Level Name Description
1 Reactive Block A shield is not simply some hobbit's door that has been strapped to your arm. It is as effective a weapon as any, and better...
1 Shield Expertise To truly measure the worth of a shield, one must master it as a living thing with a motion and cunning equal to that of any...
1 Stinging Blow Sometimes the most basic styles avail the greatest results.
10 Controlled Breathing There is no point in going into a fight if you always run out of breath just as things are getting good.
10 Guardian's Ward Constant vigilance is needed to protect oneself in battle. A moment's forgetfulness can be the end of you.
10 Harasser A Guardian is talented at drawing the attention of his enemies away from his friends.
10 Raw Power Practice assuming an aggressive stance and learn how to make it stronger still.
10 To the Rescue Above all, a Guardian must be where they are needed and quickly, for your companions are not so sturdy as you.
20 Grim Challenge A Guardian's task is to protect his allies from the assaults of their foes.
20 Quickness Time is of the essense in battle. It can either be your ally or your enemy. It is best to have it on your side, because you...
20 Selfless Defence A Guardian's most important role is to ensure the lives of their companions. A Guardian who forgets this creed is no Guardian...
20 Stoic Many would call Guardians fatalistic. Perhaps they should try holding a bridge alone against countless Orcs?
30 Brave Heart Every warrior tests his limits and faces his own mortality in battle.
30 Heat of Battle Many claim that the Champion knows the greatest joy in battle. Those who believe this have never seen a Guardian wading into...
30 Litany of Challenge Master the goading of your foes...train to draw and hold their ire ever longer.
30 Strong Lungs When preparing for intense exertion, it is advisable to take a deep breath before diving into the fray.
40 Blocking Force Practice opening your opponent's guard and learn how to gain further advantage from it.
40 Quick of Foot Practise your stamp to interrupt your foes, for using the skill repeatedly will help you to perform it with greater ease in...
40 Threatening Presence Cultivate a threatening demeanor and practice the imposing art of putting your shield into your enemy's face.
42 The Best Defence The pages of this book can be found scattered across Angmar, Eregion, Forochel, and the Misty Mountains.

This book...
44 A Shield-maiden's Song The pages of this book can be found scattered across Angmar, Eregion, Forochel, and the Misty Mountains.

A...
46 The Final Word The pages of this book can be found scattered across Angmar, Eregion, Forochel, and the Misty Mountains.

This book...
50 Final Straw Practice harrying your foes, encouraging them to expose their vulnerabilities.
50 Hit Where It Hurts A well-placed strike can throw your opponent off-balance.
50 Shield of Fire Taunt your foes without relent, for you know they would not spare you or your allies the blade.
60 A Keen Blade You have heard it whispered that the libraries of Moria yet contain many tomes, while many other volumes were brought by the...
60 The Mines of Moria (Epic) (Guardian) Delve deep into the ruined halls of Moria and face the threats that lie within.
60 The Path of Freedom's Defender You have begun to follow the path of the Freedom's Defender. If you follow this path to its end, you will find that your...
Quests
Level Name Description
2 Intro: A Guardian's Sweeping Cut Your trainer wants you to use your new skills to prove that you are ready to face the many dangers that exist in the world.
2 Intro: A Guardian's Sweeping Cut Your trainer wants you to use your new skills to prove that you are ready to face the many dangers that exist in the world.
2 Intro: A Strong Shield Your trainer wants you to use your new skills to prove that you are ready to face the many dangers that exist in the world.
15 A Shield Against Adversity A mighty guardian is known by the scars he bears and the dents in his armour, for he is always at the forefront of battle,...
30 A Guardian's Duty A guardian must become hardened to the dangers of the world, for he stands between those evils and all good folk.
30 Instance: A Guardian's Duty Severin Wheeler has enlisted your help in the defence of Trestlebridge. The town is hard-pressed by the Orcs, and guardians...
50 A Lesson from Samwise Gamgee Wáli heard that Samwise Gamgee is an extremely skilled guardian, peerless and without compare.
50 Articles of Fortitude Wáli has agreed to help you fashion a piece of equipment worthy of your might as a guardian.
50 Vol. II, Book 1, Chapter 9: A Weapon of the Elder Days The dwarves are desperate for some means of defeating the Watcher that waits in the Black Pool before the Walls of Moria.
50 Implements of Battle Wáli has agreed to help you fashion a weapon worthy of your might as a guardian. He has assured you that from great toil...
50 The Bravest Deed is Selfless You are a guardian almost without equal, and the Free Peoples of Middle-earth are shielded by your arm and your will.
58 The Path of the Defender of the Free
58 The Path of the Defender of the Free You have been instructed to find Dithrik in the Foundations of Stone in Moria in order to further your prowess as a Guardian.

Player Entry
Player Entry

Guardian Guides

Guardian guides can be found here.



Armour Proficiencies

Light/Medium Armour and Shields.....Level 1

Heavy Armour and Heavy Shields .....Level 15

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