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Class:Captain

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Official Game Entry
Class: Captain
  • Skill Level: Moderate
  • Captains are masterful leaders whose commanding presence strengthens allies. Their battle cries strike fear into the hearts of enemies and rally companions to their war banners.
  • Role: Buffer / Pets
  • The armoured Captain possesses some of the most potent enhancements to the heroes of Middle-earth, this makes the Captain a key member of any fellowship. The Captain's ability to summon a Herald pet at later levels, plus the ability to bring fallen heroes back into the fight, make it a desired group class.
Available To


Race of Man

Class Stats*
Level Might Agility Vitality Will Fate Morale Power
1 14 8 10 11 14 115 143
2 15 9 11 12 16 152 165
3 17 10 12 14 18 189 190
4 18 11 13 15 20 226 212
5 20 12 14 17 22 263 237
6 21 13 15 18 24 300 259
7 22 14 16 19 26 337 281
8 24 15 17 21 28 374 306
9 25 16 18 22 30 411 328
10 27 17 19 24 32 448 353
11 28 18 20 25 34 470 375
12 29 19 21 26 36 507 397
13 31 20 22 28 38 544 422
14 32 21 23 29 40 581 444
15 34 22 24 31 42 618 469
16 35 23 25 32 44 655 491
17 36 24 26 33 46 692 513
18 38 25 27 35 48 729 538
19 39 26 28 36 50 766 560
20 41 27 29 38 52 803 585
21 42 28 30 39 54 828 600
22 43 29 31 40 56 853 615
23 45 30 32 42 58 878 633
24 46 31 33 43 60 903 648
25 48 32 34 45 62 928 666
26 49 33 35 46 64 953 681
27 50 34 36 47 66 978 696
28 52 35 37 49 68 1003 714
29 53 36 38 50 70 1028 729
30 55 37 39 52 71 1053 747
31 56 38 40 53 72 1078 762
32 57 39 41 54 73 1103 777
33 59 40 42 56 74 1128 795
34 60 41 43 57 75 1153 810
35 62 42 44 59 76 1178 828
36 63 43 45 60 77 1203 843
37 64 44 46 61 79 1228 858
38 66 45 47 63 80 1253 876
39 67 46 48 64 81 1278 891
40 69 47 49 66 82 1303 909
41 70 48 50 67 83 1328 924
42 71 49 51 68 84 1353 939
43 73 50 52 70 85 1378 957
44 74 51 53 71 86 1403 972
45 76 52 54 73 87 1428 990
46 77 53 55 74 88 1453 1005
47 78 54 56 75 89 1478 1020
48 80 55 57 77 90 1503 1038
49 81 56 58 78 91 1528 1053
50 83 57 59 80 92 1553 1071
51 83 57 59 80 92 1575 1093
52 83 57 59 80 92 1597 1115
53 83 57 59 80 92 1619 1137
54 83 57 59 80 92 1641 1159
55 83 57 59 80 92 1663 1181
56 83 57 59 80 92 1685 1203
57 83 57 59 80 92 1707 1225
58 83 57 59 80 92 1729 1247
59 83 57 59 80 92 1751 1269
60 83 57 59 80 92 1773 1291
61 83 57 59 80 92 1795 1303
62 83 57 59 80 92 1817 1315
63 83 57 59 80 92 1839 1327
64 83 57 59 80 92 1861 1339
65 83 57 59 80 92 1883 1351
*Racial modifiers not included
Trait Based Skills
 Oathbreaker's Shame  Oathbreaker's Shame 101 25
 Shield of the Dúnedain  Shield of the Dúnedain 101 25
 In Defence of Middle-earth  In Defence of Middle-earth 101 25
Active Skills
Icon/Name Level Cost
 Battle-shout 1 1
 Defensive Strike 1 1
 Rallying Cry 1 1
 Devastating Blow 2 20
 War-cry 4 32
 Cutting Attack 4 32
 Telling Mark 6 72
 Make Haste 8 1 28
 Routing Cry 8 1 28
 Call to Arms: Herald of War 10 3
 Pressing Attack 10 3
 Noble Mark 12 7 20
 Words of Courage 14 19 60
 Motivating Speech 16 25 60
 Muster Courage 16 25 60
 Tactic: On Guard 18 32 40
 Escape from Darkness 20 40
 Shield-brother 22 48 40
 Inspire 22 48 40
 Last Stand 22 48 40
 Call to Arms: Herald of Hope 24 57 60
 Threatening Shout 26 67 60
 Tactic: Relentless Attack 28 78 40
 Blade of Elendil 30 90
 Revealing Mark 30 90
 Cry of Vengeance 32 102 40
 Call to Arms: Herald of Victory 34 115 60
 In Harm's Way 36 129 60
 Tactic: Focus 38 144 40
 To Arms 40 160
 Command Respect 40 160
 Grave Wound 42 176 40
 Kick 44 193 60
 Withdraw 46 211 60
 Strength of Will 48 230 40
 Time of Need 50 250
 Improved Defensive Strike 54 291 60
 Call to Arms: Archer 56 313 60
 Valiant Strike 58 336 40
 Shadow's Lament 60 360
 Fighting Withdrawal 62 384 40
Passive Skills
Icon/Name Level Cost
 Lute Use 5 2 50
 Horn Use 5 2 50
 Melee Critical: Rank 1 7 4 90
 Parry: Rank 1 9 8 10
 Journeyman 10 0
 Accuracy: Rank 1 11 12 10
 Evade: Rank 1 13 16 90
 Block : Rank 1 15 22 50
 Melee Critical: Rank 2 17 28 90
 Parry: Rank 2 19 36 10
 Armament Use 20 40
 Critical Defence 20 40
 Adept 20 0
 Evade: Rank 2 21 44 10
 Block : Rank 2 23 52 90
 Parry: Rank 3 25 62 50
 Accuracy: Rank 2 29 84 10
 Improved Halberd Training 30 90
 Master 30 0
 Block : Rank 3 33 108 90
 Accuracy: Rank 3 35 122 50
 Accuracy: Rank 4 39 152 10
 Summoning Horn Use 40 160
 Heroic 40 0
 Parry: Rank 4 41 168 10
Traits
Icon/Name Type Description Cost to Slot
Adherant of Elendil Class Your Blade of Elendil will do more damage. 31 25
Battle-master Class Your Pressing Attack and Devastating Blow will do more damage. 31 25
Blood of Númenor Class Allies renewed by Escape From Darkness will return with full Morale and more Power. 61 25
Captain of War Class Increases the attack speed buff of War-cry 1 25
Captain's Hope Class Improves the effects of your Banner of Hope 31 25
Captain's Valour Class Improves the effects of your Banner of War 11 25
Captain's Victory Class Improves the effects of your Banner of Victory 61 25
Composure Class Time of Need also resets the cooldowns on all Cry skills. 31 25
Deeds before Words Class Inspire will restore more morale 31 25
Defiance Class Increases the duration of Last Stand, and you are healed at the end 61 25
Defy Corruption Legendary Your Escape from Darkness ability is greatly improved and your Cry of Vengeance will revive one additional ally. 101 25
Expert Attacks Class Increases chance to crit w/ Devastating Blow and Pressing Attack 31 25
Fear no Darkness Class Your Words of Courage will heal more 11 25
Focused Strikes Class Reduces your Miss Chance Modifier 1 25
Hands of Healing Legendary +10% Healing from all Healing Skills and Valiant Strike is greatly improved. 61 25
In Defence of Middle-earth Legendary Your very presence inspires those around you to perform better in combat.
Allows use of: In Defence of Middle-earth		 101 25
Intimidation Class Increases the threat generated by your Threatening Shout and Grave Wound 31 25
Loyalty Class You supply your Herald with better equipment, inspiring loyalty. The Herald has more morale, does more damage in combat and takes less damage from enemy attacks. 11 25
Master of Oaths Legendary Your Heralds and Archers are sworn by their oaths, giving them greatly increased offensive and defensive abilites. 61 25
Master of War Legendary Shadow's Lament and Noble Mark are greatly improved. 61 25
Now for Wrath Class Rallying Cry will heal a small amount of power as well 61 25
Oathbreaker's Shame Legendary You levy a curse on your foe which increases the damage you can do to the creature.
Allows use of: Oathbreaker's Shame		 101 25
Precise Ally Class Your Herald does +20% increased damage. 11 25
Relentless Optimism Class The multiplier for critical heals is increased by +10% 31 25
Renewed Voice Class Your Battle-shout recovers more quickly than before. 1 25
Shield of the Dúnedain Legendary Your voice calls upon the will of the Dunedain protecting a companion but at the cost of half your power.
Allows use of: Shield of the Dúnedain		 101 25
Strength from Within Class Muster Courage will heal yourself in addition to its benefits versus Fear, but you cannot summon Heralds, Banners or Archers. 31 25
Strong Voice Class The power costs of Words of Courage and all your Cries and Shouts are reduced. 11 25
Subtle Command Class Reduces the threat generated by your Cries and Heals 31 25
Tactical Prowess Class Your To-Arms! Buff lasts 5 seconds longer. 31 25
Turn of the Tide Class Your routing cry does more damage and will apply a stun to everyone it effects 31 25
Deeds
Level Name Description
1 Captain of War A minor victory on the field of battle can be used to urge your warriors on to greater acts of valour.
1 Focused Strikes Warriors can have little faith in a leader who is not sure which end of a sword to hold.
1 Renewed Voice A trumpet-call and cry of triumph oft begin the rage of war.
1 Turn of the Tide No warrior, be they of light or darkness, can suffer to watch a fellow fall in battle without becoming unsettled. A clever...
10 Captain's Valour A leader who would inspire their troops to acts of great valour must lead from the front, where their example can be seen by...
10 Fear no Darkness Warriors must have courage to do battle, and in battle it is your sworn duty to ensure they have it.
10 Relentless Optimism Study how encouraging words may sometimes yield very great changes in the hearts of your fellows.
10 Strong Voice All the florid phrases and knowledge of the hearts of warriors will avail you not if you lack the strength to even draw a...
20 Captain's Hope In times of war, soldiers must rally to symbols of hope and valour if they are to prove victorious when badly outnumbered.
20 Expert Attacks A great captain must lead by example. Prove your skill in battle!
20 Intimidating Shout A skilled captain can often bluff an enemy into facing them, thus saving a hard-pressed companion.
20 Subtle Command Unfortunately, being the centre of attention in a battle can lead to an early demise.
30 Battle-master Press the advantage against your foe and strike when the time is right.
30 Blood of Númenor When a warrior falls in battle, it is not enough to simply ease their pain if the battle is to be won -- they must be made...
30 Captain's Victory Captains carry forth banners to inspire and rally their troops. Each carries their own meaning and history and those who...
30 Now for Wrath All the stalwart bravery in the world will not save a warrior who no longer has the strength to lift their sword.
40 Strength from Within Master drawing greater strength from the courage you share with your fellows.
40 Tactical Prowess Master the call to arms and the empowerment of your shield-brother.
42 The Candle's Flame The pages of this book can be found scattered across Angmar, Eregion, Forochel, and the Misty Mountains.

The...
44 The Treatise of Valour The pages of this book can be found scattered across Angmar, Eregion, Forochel, and the Misty Mountains.

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

The Book...
50 Adherent of Elendil Invoke the name of Elendil, the Elf-friend and king of old, and let his example guide your blade.
50 Composure You must learn to make the most of personal sacrifice to be of the greatest aid to your fellows and your cause.
50 Deeds before Words Be an example to your shield-brother, and you will find your inspiration greater still.
50 Precise Ally You must field your archer to practice his art in order to cultivate greater skill and precision.
60 The Master of the Charge 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) (Captain) Delve deep into the ruined halls of Moria and face the threats that lie within.
60 The Path of the Healing Hands You have begun to follow the Path of the Healing Hands. If you follow this path to its end, you may learn how to better...
Quests
Level Name Description
15 An Inspiration to Men The mark of a great captain is the ability to inspire others to greatness, and their loyalty and friendship are the truest...
30 A Captain's Standard A captain must willingly go forth into danger, for he inspires by example, and in that is his aid most needed.
30 Instance: A Captain's Standard You have journeyed to Ost Galumar with Jarl Copperbrace to raise the standards of the Free Peoples over the Dourhand-occupied...
50 A Lesson from Boromir Dawn Stockard has learned that a mighty captain has come to Eriador from the south and thinks he may be willing to speak with...
50 Articles of Command Dawn Stockard has agreed to help you fashion a piece of equipment worthy of your stature as a captain.
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 War Dawn Stockard has agreed to help you fashion a weapon worthy of your status as a great captain.
50 The Noblest Path is Service Your banner brings the flame of hope to the hearts of good people, and your name is praised by those who follow you into...
58 Path of the Healing Hand asddf
58 The Path of the Healing Hands Captain Garnyd has summoned you into her presence.

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Class Description

The Captain is a very versatile class, possessing skills to buff, heal, and revive your fellows, and to taunt and damage your enemies. Flexibility and adaptability are the keys to playing this class well. One fellowship might need you to play a healing role, and the next may ask that you be a tank. The captain's varied abilities may mean you will find that players are unaware of the roles that a captain can fill. The talented captain will find ways to come forward and explain what you can do for your fellowship.

One of the classes main features is the Herald (Herald of Hope, Herald of War, Herald of Victory), a human companion (pet) that can be commanded. The main use of a Herald is to provide durable, mobile buffs to your fellows. At later levels, a Captain can deploy a Standard which is an item that approximately replicates the Herald's buffs without it's tendency to draw aggro and providing higher levels of buffs--but at the expense of mobility.

Community Information on Playing a Captain

There is a wealth of information from the LOTRO community on playing this class. To view some of this information, see Mechanics:Captain.

Captain Guides

Captain guides can be found here.

Class Traits and Legendary Skills

Detailed information is available at Category:Captain_Class_Traits

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