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Classes and Races

Introduction

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Playing difficulty

The Juggler is appropriate for experienced players.

Description

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Facts about the class

Class Bonuses

Dexterity	+2
Agility	+2

List of Skills

Offensive Skills
Knife Combat (primary skill; available as of level 1)
Use Throwing Weapons (primary skill; available as of level 2)
Brawling (primary skill; available as of level 2)
Cut-throat (primary skill; available as of level 12)

Debuff Skills

Ambush (exceptional skill; available as of level 7)
Throw Net (exceptional skill; available as of level 8)
Prankster (secondary skill; available as of level 10)
Puzzling Attack (secondary skill; available as of level 11)
Amulet of Weakness (exceptional skill; available as of level 14)

Defensive Skills
Dodge Blow (primary skill; available as of level 2)
Dodge Missile (primary skill; available as of level 3)
Ignorance (exceptional skill; available as of level 11)
Resist Magic (exceptional skill; available as of level 14)

Improvement Skills
Drink (secondary skill; available as of level 2)
Wrestling (secondary skill; available as of level 3)
Reaction (secondary skill; available as of level 3)
Jugglery (primary skill; available as of level 4)
Detect Traps (exceptional skill; available as of level 4)
Last-second escape (primary skill; available as of level 4)
Acrobatics (primary skill; available as of level 6)
Poison Weapon (secondary skill; available as of level 6)
Premonition (primary skill; available as of level 8)
Amulet of Power (exceptional skill; available as of level 8)
Somersault (secondary skill; available as of level 9)
Blademaster (secondary skill; available as of level 12)
Precision Throwing (secondary skill; available as of level 13)
Apply Herbs (secondary skill; available as of level 15)
Blessed by the stars (secondary skill; available as of level 16)
Leap Attack (secondary skill; available as of level 17)
Herbal Lore (exceptional skill; available as of level 17)
Burst of Speed (exceptional skill; available as of level 18)
Charmer (exceptional skill; available as of level 19)
Resist Poison (exceptional skill; available as of level 20)
Prestidigation (exceptional skill; available as of level 21)
Eagle-Eye (exceptional skill; available as of level 22)
Second Sight (secondary skill; available as of level 24)

Healing Skills
Drink Healing Potion (exceptional skill; available as of level 1)
Drink Mana Potion (exceptional skill; available as of level 1)
First aid (exceptional skill; available as of level 9)

Initiative Skills
Nimbleness (primary skill; available as of level 5)

Talents

Performer

The performer is usually the main attraction in the show. They are physically fit and strong and quite capable of performing great feats of strength. They are often used as the base of the human pyramids at the end of the greatest performances.

Talent: Steadfast (available as of level 23)
Talent: Self Assurance (available as of level 26)
Talent: Base of the Pyramid (available as of level 29)

Contortionist

Small and agile, the contortionist is capable of maneuvering through the most tight passages. They are also able to free themselves from the strongest bonds and their skill with throwing weapons is known throughout the lands. Their juggling act with flaming pins is also a spectacular attraction.

Talent: Stealth (available as of level 23)
Talent: Master of Ensnarement (available as of level 26)
Talent: Living Target (available as of level 29)

Harlequin

Childen love the harlequins with their painted face and sad eyes. They provide entertainment and fun every chance they are offered. They always seem to bring a smile to their companions faces. Despite their good reputation, they are becoming a rare sight throughout the lands.

Talent: Clown (available as of level 23)
Talent: Enrapture (available as of level 26)
Talent: Blademaster (available as of level 29)

Main class orientations

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The Knifer

The knife fighter is a very variable character, which captivates through good defense and attacks. He can take the role of the Off-Tank and hold the back or the flank alone without problems. Knifers are also one of the best duelling classes in the game.

The Cut-throat

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The Thrower

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The Tank

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The Supporter

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Detailed information on the orientations

The Knifer

Description

The knife fighter concentrates mainly on his attack rolls, damage and defense. The lower damage is compensated by the higher AG and the more ST for HP.

Attack roll:	2 x Agility + Perception + 2 x Knife Combat
Melee defense (Knife Combat):	2 x Agility + Perception + 2 x Knife Combat
Melee defense (Dodge Blow):	2 x Dexterity + Agility + 2 x Dodge Blow
Ranged defense roll	2 x Agility + Perception + 2 x Dodge Missile
Damage roll:	Strength / 2 + Agility / 3 + Knife Combat / 2
Initiative roll:	2 x Agility + Perception

Advantages / Disadvantages

Advantages:

• good defense
• good attacks
• good duel ability
• not very support-hungry

Disadvantages:

• No “weapons of mass destructionâ€?

Suggested Races

Every class can be played with every racce, but some races are better suited for a Knifer than others.

Mag-Mor Elf

The best choice for a high Initiative. Good attack rolls but weak on Hitpoints.

• Bonus on the two main Attributes, Agility and Perception
• Initiative can be pushed further with the skills Silent Movement and Perfect Sight
• Melee attack bonus +1+20% of your heroes level

• Penalty on Hitpoints by a malus to constitution and -10% HP

Dinturan

The most offensive race without Hitpoint malus. But with a lower Initiative and a malus on magical defense.

• More HP due to bonus on constitution and the skill Toughness (2*skill rank)
• Very good melee attack bonus (+3+34% of your heroes level)
• Trollblood skill (Hitpoint regeneration +34% of skill rank)

• Less mana due to malus on intelligence and -10% Mana points
• Nasty spell defense malus -4-50% of your heroes level

Mountain-Dwarves

Also a good option for a knifer. Good attacks, enough hitpoints and very nice Supportskills.

• Bonus on constitution, hitpoints +5% and Toughness skill (2*skill rank)
• very nice Support skills with Trollblood, Mineralogy and Rune Magic
• Melee attack bonus +1+20% of you heroes level
• Good defense bonuses

• Low Mana due to a manapoint malus of -15%
• No skills to push Initiative

Attributes

Strength:	for damage and HP depending on tastes.
Constitution:	for HP, disease defense and requirements.
Intelligence:	for item requirements and for raising mana. Can be kept low since Mana is not an issue for knifers.
Dexterity:	not needed, thus only for item requirements.
Charisma:	for social defense and item requirements. Can be kept low.
Agility:	Can't be high enough as the most important Attribute for a knifer. (Defense, Attacks, Initiative and secondary for damage)
Perception:	also quite high, since this is the secondary attribute for the most important skills.
Willpower:	for social defense and mana, similarly skilled to Intelligence.

Note - if it costs less than primary roll attributes, you should raise the secondary ones 2 times, so the roll gain is the same.

Skills

Knife Combat	most important skill, raise anytime you can.
Dodge Missile	Can be kept low due to high values in agility. Higher values are needed for duels against Archers though.
Somersault	a good push-skill for the pre-round. Should be replaced with Leap Attack later on.
Leap Attack	best pre-round skill.
Blademaster	push knife combat even further.
Ambush	very good debuff skill. Compulsory in duels.
Burst of Speed	agility boost.
Eagle-Eye	perception boost.
Use Throwing Weapons	nice additional debuff with poisoned weapons.
Reaction	for additional actions.

Talents

The Harlequin is probably the most common specialization with knifers because of the really good Talent: Blademaster, which offers a good bonus on attack and damage. The disadvantage of this specialization is that both other talents don't offer anything useful.

All three skills of the Performer are useful. They offer bonuses on defense, hitpoints and attack. Especially for races which are low on hitpoints like the Elves, this should be the way to go.

The contortionist doesn't offer much for a knifer. Stick to one of the other two.

The Cut-Throat

Suggested Races

Every race can be played with every racce, but some races are better suited for a Support-Hunter than others.

The Thrower

Suggested Races

Every race can be played with every racce, but some races are better suited for a Support-Hunter than others.

FAQ

Thanks to "Nalaas Shadowblade" from Aberon, who put together this guide.

Classes and Races