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Class:Guardian

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.
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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

*Racial modifiers not included
 Sting 1 1
 Guardian's Ward 1 1
 Shield-blow 1 1
 Sweeping Cut 2 20
 Shield-swipe 4 32

 Lute Use 5 2 50
 Horn Use 5 2 50
 Block : Rank 1 7 4 90
 Parry: Rank 1 9 8 10
 Journeyman 10 0

Blocking Force This trait enables you to gain a block event when you critical with Force Opening.
Brave Heart Warrior's Heart resets faster and opens up all your base reactionary skills.
Challenge the Darkness 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.
Controlled Breathing Your Catch a Breath skill heals additional morale and also heals power. Your base Vitality is also increased.
Defensive Expertise Increases the Block Rate & Mitigation boost provided by your shield. All of your special attacks generate additional threat as well.