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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is divided into the armies of Order and the armies of Destruction. Constantly at war with one another, both armies have ten distinct classes spread out among three different races. Each class also has mastery paths that allow them to specialize in certain skills.
Balance exists between the armies of Order and the armies of Destruction. As such, each class has an equivalent in the other realm. While there are differences between the two classes, they share the same theme and tend to play the same basic role.
Warhammer Online Classes - The Armies of the Empire
Warrior Priest
Primary Focus: Healer
Destruction Equivalent: Disciple of Khaine
Description: A healer that likes to get into the thick of things, the Warrior Priest builds up righteous fury by pounding on the enemy and then transfers it into powerful healing magic. This class is best for those who want a support role that can dish out some good melee damage.
Masteries: Path of Salvation (Healing), Path of Grace (Melee and Protection), Path of Wrath (Melee and Weakening)
Sample Powers:
- Rampaging Siphon. Damages surrounding enemies and heals your companions for that amount.
- Divine Protection. All groupmates are surrounded by a shield that can protect them from damage.
- Vow of Silence. A powerful attack that damages the enemy and silences them for a time rendering them incapable of casting magical spells.
Bright Wizard
Primary Focus: Ranged Damage
Destruction Equivalent: Sorceress
Description: Powerful pyromancers, Bright Wizards are so in tune with their fiery magic that they live with the ever-present threat of it backfiring on them. But this threat is a small price to pay for the deadly magic they wield. This class is perfect for those that like to play straight wizards who concentrate on dealing damage and little else.
Masteries: Path of Incineration (Immediate Damage), Path of Immolation (Damage over Time), Path of Conflagration (Area Effect Damage)
Sample Powers:
- Siphon Power. Steals action points from an opponent and reduces their intelligence for a short time.
- Slow Boil. A harmful effect that makes an opponent's abilities take longer to cool down and dishes out damage when the effect ends.
- Searing Vitality. The Sear damage spell will heal the Bright Wizard for 2/3 of the damage it deals while this tactic is in play.
Witch Hunter
Primary Focus: Melee Damage
Destruction Equivalent: Witch Elf
Description: A clever fighter that focuses on powerful execution attacks, the Witch Hunter holds a blade in one hand and a pistol in the other. Intended more for offense than defense, the Witch Hunter is at his best when he has built up enough accusation against an opponent to unleash his special attacks.
Masteries: Path of Confession (Melee Combat), Path of Inquisition (Weakening effects), Path of Judgment (Surprise attacks and positional combat)
Sample Powers:
- Burn, Heretic! A cleansing shot of flame burns the victim with damage based on the Accusations built up in combat.
- Sudden Accusation. You burst from the shadows to accuse your enemy causing them to take damage anytime they move for a short time.
- Reversal of Fortune. Deals damage to enemies around you and disarms them for a short time.
Warhammer Online Classes - The Armies of the Elves
Archmage
Primary Focus: Healing
Destruction Equivalent: Shaman
Description: The elven Archmage is able to both heal and damage by weaving powerful spells together and using offensive magic to boost her healing spells. This allows them to stand in the back of the battle, bolstering the morale of the troops, providing support, and still able to dish out damage to the enemy.
Masteries: Path of Isha (Healing), Path of Asuryan (Damage), Path of Vaul (Weakening)
Sample Powers:
- Divine Fury. While in effect, you deal 25% more damage but your healing magic is 20% less effective.
- Wind Blast. You call forth a powerful wind that knocks down foes and snares them.
- Dissipating Energies. Surrounds a groupmate with powerful energy that damage nearby foes for a short time.
Swordmaster
Primary Focus: Tank
Destruction Equivalent: Chosen
Description: The Swordmaster combines hard steel with the power of magic to unleash powerful melee attacks on the enemy. Standing at the front of the battle, the Swordmaster's attacks grow in power with each swing.
Masteries: Path of Khaine (Offense), Path of Vaul (Defense), Path of Hoeth (Magical Attacks)
Sample Powers:
- Phantom Blade. You enchant your sword with the spirits of the dead granting a 25% chance on each attack of raising an shield capable of absorbing damage for a short time. Only one sword enchantment can be active at a time.
- Wrath of Hoeth. The magic of your blade is released damaging nearby enemies.
- Wings of Heaven. You take a magical leap through the air and snare nearby enemies when you land.
Shadow Warrior
Primary Focus: Ranged Damage
Destruction Equivalent: Marauder
Description: The Shadow Warrior is trained in both sword and bow. With the ability to fling death from afar, they can support the ranks from the rear of the battle or lead a flanking maneuver. And their ability with the sword makes them formidable foes even when in striking distance of an enemy.
Masteries: Path of the Scout (Bows), Path of Assault (Melee), Path of the Skirmisher (Short ranged bow attacks)
Sample Powers:
- Flame Arrow. An arrow that explodes when it hits damaging nearby enemies.
- Rapid Fire. You rain down a storm of arrows on your enemy in rapid succession.
- Blood-soaked War. When you kill an enemy, you regain health.
White Lion
Primary Focus: Melee Damage
Destruction Equivalent: Squig Herder
Description: The White Lion fight alongside a powerful lion companion capable of mauling an enemy while the White Lion strikes them down with a mighty great axe. This combination of fighter and pet companion creates a versatile class capable of multiple tactics when fighting the Greenskins.
Masteries: Path of the Hunter (Balanced), Path of the Axeman (Personal Damage), Path of the Guardian (Pet Damage)
Sample Powers:
- Train to Kill. Your White Lion gains the ability to attack enemies with a powerful mauling attack.
- Broad Swings. For a short time, your attacks will effect multiple enemies in the area.
- Fetch. You command your Lion to toss its target through the air towards you.
Warhammer Online Classes - The Armies of the Dwarves
Rune Priest
Primary Focus: Healing
Destruction Equivalent: Zealot
Description: The Rune Priest specializes in powerful rune magic that can both heals and supports their companions. Their knowledge of runes extends to offensive magic that can damage the enemy from afar, and they can even place runes on stones given to their companions enabling them to unleash the magic at a chosen time.
Masteries: Path of Grungni (Direct effects), Path of Valaya (Duration effects), Path of Grimnir (Area effects)
Sample Powers:
- Grimnir's Shield. For a short time you take 50% less damage and cannot be set back.
- Rune of Insanity. Deals damage to opponent and reduces their action points.
- Oath Rune of Sanctuary. Increases group members toughness and can be consumed by group member to resurrect themselves.
Ironbreaker
Primary Focus: Tank
Destruction Equivalent: Black Orc
Description: The Ironbreaker is the ultimate tank, capable of dishing out and withstanding an astounding amount of damage. Known for their stubborn nature, the Ironbreaker holds a grudge against the enemy which allows him to dish out greater and greater damage with every hit he takes in combat.
Masteries: Path of Vengeance (Offense), Path of Stone (Defense), Path of Brotherhood (Support)
Sample Powers:
- Guarded Attack. A defensive attack that damages the foe and increases your armor for a short time. If your oath friend is nearby, it will increase their armor as well.
- Hold the Line! Increases your ability to dodge and disrupt attacks for a short time and increases the same abilities for everyone immediately behind you.
- Skin of Iron. All damage is reduced by 100% for a short time.
Engineer
Primary Focus: Ranged Damage
Destruction Equivalent: Magus
Description: A master tinkerer, the Engineer is capable of constructing small turrets on the battlefield that can unleash their destructive powers against the enemy. A master of the gun, the Engineer can also bash the enemy that comes too close, and he always keep a wrench nearby for just that purpose.
Masteries: Path of the Rifleman (Long range attacks), Path of the Grenadier (Medium range attacks), Path of the Tinkerer (Short range attacks and gadgets)
Sample Powers:
- Bombardment Turret. A turret capable of automatically firing grenades at nearby enemies.
- Flak Jacket. An experimental suit that increases your armor but fades after you have been hit 20 times.
- Land Mine. You fling a short duration land mine that will detonate if an enemy comes too close to it.
Warhammer Online Classes: The Armies of Destruction
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