Available to: Man, Elf

A keeper of ancient lore and otherwise lost knowledge, the Lore-master uses his knowledge of the lesser and greater powers of the world around him to stave off the advances of the shadow for a time, and to treat the wounds and suffering of his companions. In dire need he can use this knowledge to hurt his foes; but this task being extremely difficult, a wise Lore-master would rarely attempt it.

The Lore-master will be the class of choice for the player that enjoys using the power of ancient lore to aid their allies and hinder their foes. Steeped in the histories of Middle-earth Lore-masters are able to aid their fellows in recovering from maladies caused by the forces of the Dark Lord. They can also use their knowledge to daze, harm, or hinder their enemies, as well as give of themselves to strengthen another. Some Lore-masters are even said to be able to communicate with animals and request their aid. A Lore-master’s combat style is anchored in the power of knowledge and using it intelligently to defeat evil.

Skills of the Lore-master

Raven-lore: An understanding of the speech of ravens allows the Lore-master to call upon one.

Beacon of Hope: Transfers morale to an ally or pet.

Blinding Flash: A blinding flash accompanied by a loud crack and the smell of gunpowder causes the target to stop all action. Any damage caused to the target will break its stupor.

Cracked Earth: The ground cracks beneath a target’s feet, doing damage and hampering their movement.

Burning Embers: Red-hot embers swirl around the target, causing damage over time.

Gust of Wind: Air swirls around the target, kicking up debris and other objects that can cause damage to enemies.

Traits of the Lore-master
Here are some of the Class-specific Trait the Lore-master can obtain while adventuring in Middle-earth.

Dúnadan-learning: The Lore-master’s knowledge of the lore of the Dúnedain grants bonuses to his Signs of Vigilance and Righteousness.

Master of Beasts: The Lore-master’s knowledge of the Signs of Animals gives him greater control over them.

Available to: Man, Elf, Dwarf, Hobbit

With song and tale, a Minstrel brings hope to places thick with gloom. She can inspire those with desperate minds and heavy hearts to great deeds. In battle, she can turn the tide with songs that strengthen her allies and dirges which strike fear into the hearts of enemies.

The Minstrel will be the class of choice for players who want to aid their friends, inspiring them to keep going through the darkest of times. With a vast repertoire of tales both fair and foul, a Minstrel restores the morale of her fellows, as well as causing enemies to despair. Though able to wield weapons, she prefers to let her words, rather than her sword, speak for her. A Minstrel’s style of combat is based on maintaining hope no matter what the odds.

Skills of the Minstrel

Raise the Spirit: The Minstrel’s words of encouragement renew the morale of a companion.

Clarion of the Valar: Calling upon the name of the Valar can send evil foes fleeing in terror for a short time.

Tale of Heroism: Increases the Will and Fate of the Minstrel’s fellowship.

Inspire Fellows: Words of encouragement renew the morale of the Minstrel’s fellowship and increase its vigour.

Soothing Song: Decreases the Minstrel’s threat in the eyes of her enemy target and all adjacent enemies.

Noble Cause: The next three Herald’s Strikes that the Minstrel executes do extra damage and return part of that as morale to her group.

Traits of the Minstrel
Here are some of the Class-specific Traits the Minstrel can obtain while adventuring in Middle-earth.

Life-singer: The Power costs for the Minstrel’s morale-renewing skills are reduced.

Harmonious Melody: The Minstrel has a longer window of opportunity in which to perform her next tier of Ballads.

Available to: Man, Elf, Dwarf, Hobbit

Woodsman, pathfinder, and master of the bow, the keen-eyed Hunter can use his arrows to devastating effect from a distance. Archery is not the only thing the Hunter excels at, for he can lead his companions through the forest at greater speed than they could on their own, and can set up traps to ambush enemies. The archer is no close-quarters fighter, however, and would generally rather let his bow do the work than resort to his sword.

The Hunter will be the class of choice for players who enjoy striking a target at range. Clever by nature, the Hunter is known to lure his targets into traps to hinder them, giving him time to use his bow to deadly effect. A Hunter’s knowledge of nature also provides skills that help him and his fellows survive in the wild. A Hunter’s combat style depends on the ability to injure a foe while staying out of harm’s way.

Skills of the Hunter

Quick Shot: Allows the Hunter to nock and loose an arrow quickly.

Set Trap: The Hunter’s survival skills enable him to lay traps to ensnare enemies.

Purge Poison: The Hunter’s survival lore allows him to use naturally-occurring medicines to purge poisons from an ally.

Barbed Arrow: The Hunter’s arrow causes a wound that bleeds and slightly slows movement speed.

Swift Bow: Loose two missiles in rapid succession.

Rain of Arrows: The Hunter rains five arrows down upon his enemies, allowing him to hit multiple targets.

Traits of the Hunter
Here are some of the Class-specific Trait the Hunter can obtain while adventuring in Middle-earth.

True Shot: The Hunter’s Penetrating Shot pierces more deeply through an enemy’s armour, ignoring more of the armour’s damage mitigation.

Hail of Arrows: The Hunter has a greater chance of landing Critical Hits with his Rain of Arrows.

Available to: Man, Hobbit

A stealthy trickster, the Burglar can dart in and out of the shadows to befuddle, weaken, or damage foes. An unexpected strike from behind by a burglar can stun or trip enemies, allowing others in his party to combine their efforts for a devastating attack. Unassuming on his own, a burglar would be wise to not be caught alone.

The Burglar will be the class of choice for players that enjoy using cunning and tricks to defeat their opponents. Using concealment, a Burglar can strike from the shadows, taking his opponents unawares. With his wit, a Burglar can show his allies where a foe’s weakness lies — or trap someone in a riddle. A Burglar’s combat style hinges on his ability to outmaneuver and outwit opponents while hitting them where it hurts.

Skills of the Burglar

Sneak: Allows the Burglar to move about unseen, though there is a chance of detection.

Surprise Strike: An atack in which the Burglar inflicts more damage when attacking from behind or while sneaking.

Burglar’s Advantage: Execute another attack after a critical hit, inflicting more damage when the Burglar attacks from behind.

Diversion: When in stealth, the Burglar can divert an enemy’s attention away from himself for a short time.

Trip: Knock an opponent down, opening up a conjunction opportunity if the Burglar is in a fellowship. Only useable while sneaking.

Cunning Attack: The Burglar’s formidable cunning allows a darting attack which continues to deal damage after he strikes, dealing even more damage if the attack is made while sneaking.

Traits of the Burglar
Here are some of the Class-specific Trait the Burglar can obtain while adventuring in Middle-earth.

Hidden Danger: The Burglar’s attacks while using Stealth are far more accurate, reducing the chances that he may miss or that his enemy may somehow avoid them.

Footpad: The Burglar’s ability to move about with Stealth has developed beyond his natural aptitude.

Available to: Man

Bearing her banner into battle, a Captain provides hope and leadership to her fellows, inspiring them to greater deeds. A skilled Captain can rally a party back from the brink of defeat, or seal a victory against many foes. While a Captain is a respected fighter on her own accord, she is primarily driven by her powerful sense of leadership to those fighting around her.

The Captain will be the class of choice for players who enjoy supporting their fellows while participating in melee combat. With her unique ability to plant banners to increase the battle prowess of those near them, the Captain helps to define where a fight will happen. Her battle cries allow her to take advantage of certain events in combat to aid the morale or combat ability of her fellows. A Captain’s style of combat focuses on inspiring those around her to glory.

Skills of the Captain

Rallying Cry: When the Captain’s enemy is defeated, her cry boosts her fellowship’s morale.

War-cry: When the Captain’s enemy is defeated, she lets out a cry which rallies her nearby companions to attack with greater speed and determination.

Command: Make Haste: Inspires the Captain’s fellowship to greater haste, both in and out of battle.

Defensive Strike: The Captain attacks defensively, causing light damage but recovering quickly to protect herself from returned attacks.

Enraged Shout: A fearsome shout which strikes terror into the hearts of enemies and puts the Captain into a battle-readied state.

Pressing Attack: Allows the Captain to swing twice at her enemy, inflicting medium damage.

Traits of the Captain
Here are some of the Class-specific Traits the Captain can obtain while adventuring in Middle-earth.

Captain’s Valour: The Captain’s Banner of War evokes greater effects upon her allies.

Captain’s Hope: The Captain’s Banner of Hope evokes greater effects upon her allies.

Available to: Man, Elf, Dwarf, Hobbit

A doughty fighter and protector of the weak, a skilled Guardian can face even the toughest foes and survive. The Guardian is one of the few classes willing and able to try to draw more blows onto themselves, so they can retaliate with devastating maneuvers in response.

The Guardian will be the class of choice for players that enjoy drawing the attention of their foes in combat and taking advantage of their missteps. Masters of the defensive arts, Guardians use taxing attacks and irksome taunts to draw and hold opponents’ attention, relying on their shield and weapon to turn aside incoming attacks with blocks and parries. A Guardian’s combat style depends on creating openings during an opponent’s attack to provide the opportunity for their own counter attack.

Skills of the Guardian

Challenge: The Guardian knows how to goad his enemies into attacking, leaving his allies free to maneuver.

Shield Swipe: After successfully blocking an enemy’s blow, the Guardian may attack with both weapon and shield.

Bash: After a successful Shield Swipe agaist an enemy, the Guardian may bash it again with his shield, possibly stunning it.

Vexing Blow: The Guardian is capable of drawing an enemy’s attention to himself with this attack.

Protection: When wielding a shield, the Guardian may protect one of his allies, improving his ally’s defense and allowing the Guardian to react to attacks made against him.

Stamp: Enables the Guardian to break his enemy’s concentration, interrupting its actions.

Traits of the Guardian
Here are some of the Class-specific Traits the Guardian can obtain while adventuring in Middle-earth.

Guardian’s Ward: Guardian’s Ward increases the Guardian’s natural damage mitigation. All of his special attacks also more strongly direct his enemy’s ire towards him.

Selfless Defense: The Guardian’s Protection skill makes his target less threatening, while drawing the enemy’s ire towards him. All of his special attacks also more strongly direct his enemy’s ire towards him.

Available to: Man, Elf, Dwarf

A true master of arms, the Champion excels at combat, focusing on little other than destroying her foes. The Champion’s whirling blades can strike fear into the heart of even the foulest orc, cutting down swaths of their numbers at once. While a Champion’s training and armor grants her some survivability, it is not her focus, and a Champion can quickly find herself in trouble when facing several foes on her own.

The Champion will be the class of choice for players that enjoy fast-paced combat with multiple options available at any given moment. Champions can use various weapon styles, but focus on using two weapons simultaneously. With their active play-style Champions are able to consistently cause large amounts of damage to both single and multiple opponents in combat. Their style of combat revolves around the idea that the best defense is a good offense.

Skills of the Champion

Wild Attack: A damaging attack. This increases fervor, allowing the use of other Champion skills.

Flurry: An attack that increases the Champion’s attack speed and fervor.

Blade Storm: A 360-degree area-of-effect attack.

Champion’s Challenge: A taunting cry that forces the target to face and attack the Champion.

Savage Strikes: A double attack.

Blade Wall: A frontal area-of-effect attack.

Traits of the Champion
Here are some of the Class-specific Traits the Champion can obtain while adventuring in Middle-earth.

Call of the Wild: The Champion’s Wild Attack generates additional threat and she gains a small amount of natural armour.

At the Ready: The Champion’s base block rate is increased and she gains a small amount of natural armour.