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Great post by octopusx over here at mmosite that pulls together a ton of information about the guardian profession all in one neat little package.
For those that prefer to read it without opening a new window, here you go:
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For those that prefer to read it without opening a new window, here you go:
Thank you so much, octopusx for combining all this profession-related info into one easy-to-read article!The second class/profession I will present with the info available to us so far is the Guardian.
Introduction:
Guardians specialize in protective and defensive magic. A deep sense of loyalty to their allies fuels their passion and power. As a soldier profession, guardians wear heavy armor. The guardian is a devoted fighter who calls upon powerful virtues to smite enemies and protect allies. As dangerous with a staff as he is with a mighty two-handed hammer, a true guardian is a master tactician who knows when to sacrifice his own defenses to empower his allies to achieve victory. Each guardian is supported by passive benefits, but he can relinquish those benefits, passing his powers on to his allies. This ability makes the guardian an excellent supportive fighter whether they are leading an assault or defending your party's flanks.
Traits:
The guardian has five general trait lines: Zeal, Radiance, Valor, Honor and Virtues.
Weapons:
Two-handed
Hammer — provides powerful close range AoE attacks and abilities.
Greatsword — imbue allies with swiftness and control foes with leaping attacks and binds.
Staff — controls enemies with wards and AoE damage and supports allies with defensive spells.
Main-hand
Mace — gives access to a chain of mace attacks, as well as support abilities.
Scepter — offensive spellcasting weapon to bind and smite single enemy.
Sword — a melee weapon with a good balance of offense and defense.
Off-hand
Focus — provides supportive spells for both offense and defense.
Shield — A protective off-hand shield for local area of effect shielding.
Torch — Scorches enemies while cleansing allies of conditions.
Aquatic
Spear — Used for rapid, close range damage.
Trident — Magical, long range support.
There are twelve possible weapon sets for this profession and two weapon sets while underwater. The guardian can equip and alternate between two weapon sets during combat.
Armor:
The guardian is a soldier profession and thus wears heavy armor.
Skills:
*Profession mechanic skills
Skill types unique to Guardian:
Chains — three skills that share a single skill slot, which are executed in sequence on a single target.
Shouts — these instantly buff allies or de-buff enemies when used.
Spirit Weapons — summon ephemeral weapons to fight alongside the guardian. Spirit weapons cannot be attacked by enemies and can be commanded to inflict a powerful attack before disappearing.
Symbols — these ground-targetted skills inflict damage to enemies or deliver a benefit to allies. Symbols persist for a few seconds and then dissipate.
Wards — a marked area on the ground that stops enemies from passing through while allowing allies to move freely.
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